Is a boaphile (48x24x11) okay for geckoes?

SidAndCira · Jun 27, 2011

I'm just worried about lighting(despite them being nocturnal) and air ventilation in the cage? I've been opening the cage every day for about 5-10 min, then again when I feed them at night.

Golden Gate Geckos · Jun 28, 2011

Sounds like a gecko mansion! Depending on what type of Boaphile enclosure you are referring to, many would not be appropriate for under-tank heating since thick plastic is not a good heat conductor. Don't worry about lighting as long as the geckos can tell whether it's night or day.

panthergecko · Jun 28, 2011

Golden Gate Geckos said:
Sounds like a gecko mansion! Depending on what type of Boaphile enclosure you are referring to, many would not be appropriate for under-tank heating since thick plastic is not a good heat conductor. Don't worry about lighting as long as the geckos can tell whether it's night or day.

i was told to drop lights

SidAndCira · Jun 28, 2011

Golden Gate Geckos said:
Sounds like a gecko mansion! Depending on what type of Boaphile enclosure you are referring to, many would not be appropriate for under-tank heating since thick plastic is not a good heat conductor. Don't worry about lighting as long as the geckos can tell whether it's night or day.

I've layered the spot with the heat watt so it gets to be about 80 degrees on the surface rather than extremeeeely hot.

Golden Gate Geckos · Jun 28, 2011

I've layered the spot with the heat watt so it gets to be about 80 degrees on the surface rather than extremeeeely hot.

Leopard geckos need a hot spot of around 90-94 degrees (belly surface temp). 80 degrees is not sufficient for their digestion, metabolism, and immune system to function properly.

Franklinj480 · Jun 28, 2011

panthergecko said:
i was told to drop lights

probably sound advice, having a 100w incandescent spotlight is different than having the windows in your room open to allow a natural circadian rhythm

SidAndCira · Jun 28, 2011

Golden Gate Geckos said:
Leopard geckos need a hot spot of around 90-94 degrees (belly surface temp). 80 degrees is not sufficient for their digestion, metabolism, and immune system to function properly.

One more reason I hate my vet, she has no idea. She told me 80-82. I'll fix this, now. Thank you.

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