Basking Temp Question

[Bummblebee]

Is there temp I do not want my basking spot to go above? I know its min is 95 but what can the max be

 

[midmichicer]

I wont let mine go above 105ish

 

[Bummblebee]

I just cleaned my cage out his 75 g w bleach and water and moved things around and noticed the log he bask on was up to 130ish I have moved it just now Its droping he has another log to cool off on so hes fine but wow I thought Im gonna cook him YIKES :shock: Ok well I dont want an unhealthy hot just right before I moved things around he basked regularly open mouthed so I know hes fine I just dont wanna ruine that

 

[midmichicer]

Do you have a thermometer with a probe? If so, let it sit on his basking spot for about 30 min to see what the temps are. If it gets over 110, then its to hot,imo.

 

[Bummblebee]

Yes I have the thermomoter from walmart with the probe Its droping its at like 114 now I may have to move it further away or drop the watt of my light bulb THANX FOR YOUR HELP Midmichicer