Change in routine

[Strike2]

Well my patty who I have had for a couple of weeks now has made a slight change in his patterns. He now prefers to sleep on the cool side of the tank...could this be from too much heat or the possibility that it is much darker on this sides hide? The temps on the warm side are 86-90 degrees under the log, and 92-95 on top of the log...the temp on the cool side is 78-82.

 

[moosassah]

Maybe move the hot hide over a few inches? If it's reading 95 on top of the log then inside has got to be warmer than 90. I notice a 5 degree change in only a few inches in my tank. Might make enough of a difference to make him happy again.

 

[Strike2]

Well I returned home and he was in his usual place, but I have been thinking of moving the lamp over towards the middle of the tank. (its only a 40 watt heating bulb)

 

[ReptileMan27]

If he is eating like normal and is fine otherwise, I wouldnt worry about it. he just is more comfortable on the cool side.