His light is a t8 10.0. It's in the tank with him with a reflector behind it. It's about 6 to 8 inches away from him. 6 being when he's right under it. And 8 when he's to the side.
<<< then it's most likely NOT a UV issue.
He's only had 1 shed. He drinks water during his
bath.
<<< that's OK then so long as the baths are not stressing him.
The light covers about 3/4, maybe a little more of the tank. I'm getting his temps with a digital themoeter probe.
<<< should be accurate
The ones science classes usually use since I'm a science major, I have those lying around and check the temp now and then. And as for as how long the lights are on. I have it on a timer that goes 14 hours on 10 hours off.
<<< that's OK
I do feed him multiple times, when I was saying he only ate one when I hand fed him. I mean he would only eat during one if the feedings offered. I feed him 3 times a day. And I always provide a fresh salad in the morning
<<< you may have a piggy who is filling up on salad and then has no room left for his bugs , been there done that, I simply held back the greens and salad until last bug meal , ensuring the hatchling was good and hungry for the bugs and getting the insect proteins and fats dietary calcium needed to thrive and grow strong, this worked for my gang as hatchlings , I left the greens & salad in overnight and removed at brekky.