Best heating device

[bscata8]

I have heating lamps on my gecko tanks right now but after spending some time on here I'm thinking I should switch to UTH. Thoughts? Ideas? If UTH heaters are better I may use a taller and bigger tank


Bri

 

[Neon Aurora]

Having a UTH is definitely better than having a light. Leopard geckos are nocturnal, so they don't bask. Naturally, they hide during the day and come out at night when the rocks are still warm from the sun (although no sun is present, so they do not get heat from above). They need belly heat to digest their food properly.

Besides, leopard geckos need heat during the night, especially in winter, which you could not provide without screwing up their circadian rhythm.

Edit: It's also very important to run the UTH off of a thermostat or lamp dimmer.

 

[bscata8]

Thanks for the help! I'll be ordering some UTH's on Amazon tonight


Bri