if it is inaccurate then he may be too cold. I am going to suction cup it by the basking spot and see what it reads after a while.
The t8 version needs to be around 8 inches from the basking surface. Being placed on top of a screen cuts the strength of the bulb around 30-40% depending on how fine the screen is. So, the t8 on top of the screen would need to be really close, which is why we recommend mounting it either unobstructed by the screen, or under the screen.Valerie876":1gwrwhvo said:Into the tank????? Is it not okay sitting on top of a screen?
No, you want the probe touching the surface. the 105-110 range we recommended is for the basking surface temp. 121 is too hot, you need to either lower the basking surface, or raise the bulb higher. Basically, just create a bigger distance so that you get your basking surface to 105-110.Valerie876":1gwrwhvo said:I believe the probe thermometer is supposed to be suction cupped on the glass and that is why it is reading so high. Because the end of the probe is touching the surface
This is not true. Mouth gaping is a method they have to thermoregulate, but it doesn't mean that their temperatures are too hot or too cold if they do or don't do it. It's like us sweating. We can be too hot without sweating. They can be too hot and not mouth gape.Valerie876":1gwrwhvo said:I read some where that if they are not mouth gaping then they are probably not hot enough.