Heating Questions

rob462 · Jul 6, 2015

First: What temp the bottom of the tank be for a leopard gecko? Currently my tank bottom is 77 on the cool side and 92 on the hot hot side.
Second: What is to hot for a leopard gecko tank to be on the bottom?
Third: What is the best thermostat to use to regulate the heat on a heat mat? Because I'm worried about the heat mat getting to hot for his belly.

warhawk · Jul 6, 2015

My tanks are cool side 75-77 degrees but those will change in the winter time to a little cooler as the room cools off. Warm side I aim for 90-92 degrees again it will swing a little as the temps change out side.

For me 95 is my max and if it gets warmer I will adjust the heaters.

I don't use thermostats so can't recommend any. I use rheostats (dimmer switch) to adjust the power going to the heat tape.

indyana · Jul 7, 2015

For thermostats, Hydrofarm, Zilla, and Big Apple Herp are good. Agree with the temperatures above. In the summer, my enclosures usually run ~90 floor warm, and 77-80 cool because the house is hotter though.

sasquatch43 · Jul 27, 2015

I have carpet zoomed. I use with 98F. The Gecko love this temperature. This is dangerous?

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indyana · Jul 29, 2015

98 F is a little high if the actual surface temperature of the carpet is 98 F. If the top of the carpet is 98 F when measured with a temp gun or digital temperature probe, you may want to decrease the heat.

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