Why is she doing this?

[murphy2747]

My leopard gecko went to the cold side of her viv and did this. (sorry it's portrait)
I think she's doing it because it is too hot. I took her out and let her cool off while I added more eco-earth. I'm going to wait before I turn the UTH back on because the substrate is a little damp and will make it really hot on the UTH. Is that why she's doing it?

 

[scm133]

What are you temp readings? Hot and cold side?

 

[murphy2747]

In the hot hide it was about 100 degrees Fahrenheit which I know is too hot and cool side was 79. I added more eco-earth so it would cool off.

 

[Music City Geckos]

100 degrees on the hot side is about 10 degrees too hot IMO. I keep mine around 88-90.

 

[scm133]

The only thing that worries me, is the fact that she could dig up the eco earth, and possibly get burned. I would suggest controlling the UTH temps with a thermostat.

 

[murphy2747]

Thanks! I'm going to get crickets today, so I'll see if they have a thermostat at the store.

 

[scm133]

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[murphy2747]

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