Yes I do not recommend slate -- how are you getting the surface basking temps? Digital probe thermometers are the most accurate - IR guns are good but cannot read off of certain materials and I do believe slate is one of themrecently i got a new basking slate for my bearded dragon (its like a black slate) and shes not going to bask but rather stays on the other side of her tank. the temperatures are always between 98-102 which i think is ideal so im not sure what the problem is. is the black slate tile absorbing too much heat to the point staying on it is too hot for her? its definitely too hot for me to touch but not unbearable.
i have a digital probe one. what should i get instead of slate?Yes I do not recommend slate -- how are you getting the surface basking temps? Digital probe thermometers are the most accurate - IR guns are good but cannot read off of certain materials and I do believe slate is one of them
Wood or resin - I use decor from PetSmart that are made out of resin - some people use bricks to me they are too coarse - I have this piece but it is made out of resin easy to clean https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...cor/thrive-driftwood-reptile-decor-54734.html I have this one https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...rive-rainforest-cave-reptile-decor-55905.htmli have a digital probe one. what should i get instead of slate?
i can use the second link for her basking spot?Wood or resin - I use decor from PetSmart that are made out of resin - some people use bricks to me they are too coarse - I have this piece but it is made out of resin easy to clean https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...cor/thrive-driftwood-reptile-decor-54734.html I have this one https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...rive-rainforest-cave-reptile-decor-55905.html
I dont use the hubba huts they are too hard to clean - you can also get pieces of wood from outside but you must bake them in the oven to kill what ever is living in them - bake at 300 for like 15 minutes - you can look on dubiaroaches.com they have nice hides I have this one https://dubiaroaches.com/products/exo-terra-reptile-cave-x-large
It is up to you but the slate gets way too hot --
Are you in the states?i can use the second link for her basking spot?
yesAre you in the states?
Ok so the second link is the one from PetSmart-- those are all good basking decor pieces- just make sure you get a surface basking temp after you change it out
ok. thank u. i also put a paper towel over her basking slate temporarily until i get a new one but shes still avoiding itOk so the second link is the one from PetSmart-- those are all good basking decor pieces- just make sure you get a surface basking temp after you change it out
Temp is too hot - you want surface basking temps 95-100ok. thank u. i also put a paper towel over her basking slate temporarily until i get a new one but shes still avoiding it