Beardie not eating that many crickets

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TheownerofROJO

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KarrieRee":3dtojmq9 said:
Thats good but you want an actual basking temp -- the only way to get that is w/ a infrared heat gun-- we dont know if its warmer or cooler --- w/ the probe-- how long did you let it sit for before reading it? 92 is ok for an adult -- your little guy needs to be warmer like 105-110
Karrie

I had it sit for 10 minutes before reading. Also what type should I get to get it to 105-110
 

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Depends on tank--- what do you have in there now? I would get a IR gun first so you get actual temp and go from there - IR guns are around $10 from Walmart home Depot or lowes---
Karrie
 

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Ok after 10 minutes it should be fairly accurate. You definitely need to up that temp.

You have a couple options:
  • lower your light closer to the basking surface
    Raise your basking surface
    Get a higher wattage bulb

You gotta get that temperature up otherwise your little guy will be having one heck of a time digesting :)

-Brandon
 

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claudiusx":2904pxt4 said:
Ok after 10 minutes it should be fairly accurate. You definitely need to up that temp.

You have a couple options:
  • lower your light closer to the basking surface
    Raise your basking surface
    Get a higher wattage bulb

You gotta get that temperature up otherwise your little guy will be having one heck of a time digesting :)

The new lights arrived and now his basking is 100-110 . He is eating more, and has more of an appetite...
-Brandon
 

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Great news!
Sometimes things are complicated to get setup in the beginning, but once you have it all good to go, you're ready to really enjoy your new bud :)

-Brandon
 
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