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What are you using to monitor your temperatures? Also, it sounds like you have an undertank heating pad on the cool side. If so, either move it to the hot side or remove it altogether. I have experience with rat/corn snakes, boas, and pythons and most of the snake community has little to no...

Brandon, absolutely add it to your post. I did read it and a great informative (a lot of info) read it was, however I was already 3-4 days into owning the little guy. I've owned a few snakes in the past and as much as I know not to listen to anyone who works at Petco, the whole "oh it's...

You're very right and that's a great comparison. Surface temps and temperatures are completely different. I did expect there to be some difference, but not a difference of nearly 40 degrees. That said, what surface AND air temperatures are we shooting for at basking spot, warm side, and cold...

Let's beat the dead horse some more. Why? Because it's important. I'm new to this too and I just today experienced first hand how off temperatures from a guage style thermometer can be. If you take one thing from this post, make it this; Buy the digital probe thermometer or infared temp gun...

I've had (and am having to a lesser extent) the same issues. I'd be curious to see how this could be corrected.

Recieved a response from Aqueon saying that it was not tempered. So I picked up a glass cutter from depot and despite my experience of wood and metal work, engineering knowledge, and my general handiness, I cracked the first side I attempted. 40 Gallon long it is.

I wanted to take height off the tank....

There's a 100 different ways to skin a cat and every person on here probably has a different way, but I'll share with you what I've found works. I've battled beetles and flies that were driftwood born and breeding; I had hundreds of tiny beetles in my rat snake's viv for days until I figured out...

Hey all, I know I have more potential issues than my beardie possibly not liking crickets (the temp gun is on the way), but I was wondering if there were any alternate diet staples for these guys that are fairly cheap and readily available. Thanks for the help guys. - Zak

Good evening all, My young beardie is currently in a 10 gallon tank and I know I quickly need to find something bigger. I've been looking at a 40 gallon long 36 (l) x 18 (w) x 13 (h) for $68 as an intermediate tank for him and although I think this a fair price, cheaper is always good. I...

Very good looking dragon!

Upon researching dimming halogen lights that aren't marked dimmable, I'd say don't do it just to be safe. There's some that say it works fine and others that say you'll burn your house down. I'll take the safe route until this is more proven. It's not like they're any more expensive. On a side...

You're the best Zandi! Do the halogens need a certain lamp, or can I use the 150 watt heat lamp I have now? I also noticed that light says dimmable. Are all halogens not dimmable?

Thanks for the info. Zandi, what kind of flood light would be the best option? Halogen, CFL, etc. Links would be appreciated. I'll probably pick that up with the dimmer this weekend; its a great idea. Thanks again guys.

Zandi any more info on parts and how you have it wired up? Just got done ordering the temp gun and vitamins off of Petco. Thanks again.