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ginko and co · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: question of heating?

hi there,i have got a little problem,i have 2 leos in 2 different terras and i heat them by basking lamps 15w but the fact is that i can't really control totally the temperatures in the vivs.how can i do that without using a thermostat(a temperature controller thing).
how do you heat your leos?
what are the good temperatures for them in °C?
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Ailurus · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:52 am Post subject:

use heater pads not lamps as leos are nocturnal so require no lighting anyway. If you turn off the light at night it will drop to a low temperature way to low for a leo. Try having a heater pad under one third of the vivarium and use a light (simple bulb) for lighting, turn off the light at night, this will give a natural drop in temperature
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ginko and co · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject:

you know i'm french and i did't get you by saying the words heater padds.
and i did't get what you said aboiut lamp would you like me to put a normal lamp?what does it means?a lamp not specified for geckos?
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Daisyleo · Contributing Member Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 67

you shouldn't use ANY Heater lamp or heat mat without a thermostat, if your natural air temperature fluctuates what is going to stop the gecko being burnt alive if your lamp over heats or the mat sets on fire?
you only need a temp of 88-90 degrees for a leopard gecko, the thermostat should be set to cut of the heater when it reaches that temp. how does yours know when to switch off without a thermostat? Shocked

Scott W · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject:

As DaisyLeo say's you should really use a thermostat, especially if your vivariums are quite small. I'm sure you can buy one for less than 50 euros.
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