Question

[metrapper]

hi all
sam (my dragon) sit with his mouth open a lot is this ok
thanks chester and beth

 

[beardie_love]

If he's doing it in his basking spot, then it's not a problem. It is known as 'gaping' which means he is regulating his body temperature.

 

[metrapper]

good that makes me feel better ;D

 

[renich]

Yep, they do it to regulate their body temps. But frequent gaping could mean the temps are too hot or too cold. What are your hot and cold side temps? What do you use to measure your temps?

 

[metrapper]

the cold side reads any where from 70 to 80 the hot side i do not have a thermometer on i am getting one tomorrow i have learned a lot on this site

 

[li]

Make sure you get a digital thermometer. The sticky ones can be up to 20* off.