How hot is to hot?

[crimsonrazac]

I finaly perfected my black and whites cage temps and humidity. then I noticed the basking temp was 120* f ..
Is this a safe temp?

It should be near 110 right?

 

[LouDog760]

110 should be max. 105 or little lower will be fine.

 

[crimsonrazac]

guess I have to figure something else out

 

[LouDog760]

If your basking rock is on top of your substrate, take the substrate out underneath the rock so it sits lower to the bottom.

 

[crimsonrazac]

Its as low as it can go.. I think I know how to fix it though :chin

thank you!

 

[LouDog760]

Your welcome, Good luck!

 

[ColdThirst]

Thats why everyone says don't use hot rocks because they always get too hot and burn your animal. Heat lamps are the only thing I will use.

 

[PuffDragon]

Thats why everyone says don't use hot rocks because they always get too hot and burn your animal. Heat lamps are the only thing I will use.

No where did it say he is using a hot rock :doh

What type of bulb are you using? Try a lower wattage to get the temp where it needs to be. I like mine around 115 F.

 

[crimsonrazac]

havn't used a hot rock sence I was 6... I did end up getting the temps to 107 with a little bit of work :-D thanks everyone

I am using a MVB it does a pretty good job when room temps stay around 75. that wont last for long