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OK so Rocko is around 2 years old. Hes in a 3'x2' wooden cage (for now, waiting on a 4x2)
He has a UV light strip and a 50 watt heat bulb.
Ive been having a problem with the temps recently due to the weather starting to warm up.
Is hot spot temp is 107,
ambient temp is a little high: 85-90
his cool side temp is also high (shaded with lots of fake plants and a log) stays 80
My apartment doesnt have central A/C so the room hes in gets a little warm. (so i open a window when im home)
now. Im guessing his behavior is linked to this temp problem.
Ive been noticing that he gets up in the morning, basks for a couple hours, but then anytime between 1-3 he retires back to his shady spot and sleeps for the rest of the day. Hes not active anymore.
once outside the enclosure hes running around fine.
Sooooo I ordered a 15 watt heat bulb online. (still waiting for it to come in) Im hoping this will help lower the temps. I realize I could just keep his basking bulb off during the day but im worried about keeping a gradient. He still should have a warmer basking spot right?
Im also thinking I should drill more vent holes? Theres a large square vent in the back as well as a smaller 3 inch circular one. Theres also a gap around the entire hinged door.
But in the winter it does get pretty cold in this hell-hole apartment, so thats why ive been holding off on more air vents.
what are your guys' thoughts on this?
He has a UV light strip and a 50 watt heat bulb.
Ive been having a problem with the temps recently due to the weather starting to warm up.
Is hot spot temp is 107,
ambient temp is a little high: 85-90
his cool side temp is also high (shaded with lots of fake plants and a log) stays 80
My apartment doesnt have central A/C so the room hes in gets a little warm. (so i open a window when im home)
now. Im guessing his behavior is linked to this temp problem.
Ive been noticing that he gets up in the morning, basks for a couple hours, but then anytime between 1-3 he retires back to his shady spot and sleeps for the rest of the day. Hes not active anymore.
once outside the enclosure hes running around fine.
Sooooo I ordered a 15 watt heat bulb online. (still waiting for it to come in) Im hoping this will help lower the temps. I realize I could just keep his basking bulb off during the day but im worried about keeping a gradient. He still should have a warmer basking spot right?
Im also thinking I should drill more vent holes? Theres a large square vent in the back as well as a smaller 3 inch circular one. Theres also a gap around the entire hinged door.
But in the winter it does get pretty cold in this hell-hole apartment, so thats why ive been holding off on more air vents.
what are your guys' thoughts on this?
