belly temps

[earls413]

What is too hot I'm trying to decide between tile and carpet which will get hotter. My digital thermometer just gave a tile reading of 92.7 is that too hot?

 

[acpart]

It depends on the keeper. The number I've heard most consistently is 92. Most people don't go lower than that. Some people swear that their geckos do better at 95-97.

Aliza

 

[earls413]

thanxs. I'm still in a debate with myself over carpet or tile. The carpet was 92.8 the tile 93.7. Can tile get too hot and burn him

 

[acpart]

Anything can get too hot and if it gets over 100 it will burn him. Although I have found that a certain size UTH in a certain size tank with tile (1-5 gallon UTH in a 10 gallon tank, 10-20 gallon UTH in a 20 long) seems to heat to the correct temp without a thermostat, you will be better off using a thermostat or rheostat to regulate the temperatures.

Aliza

 

[earls413]

I'm using a 30-40uth for a 30L is that too big

 

[monkeytechahoo]

I have a 55gal tile floor with a 10/20gal UTH. It's on a rheostat and the temp fluxes between 92 & 97 all day/night. Our Texas temps in the house range alot different than when I lived in Mobile, AL.

I'm new at this as well, but like Aliza says, it's up to the human.