Collecting faecal matter?

[AllanonsWrath]

So if u cant move the basking spot any, try raising the light away some more. Raise it another 2" or so away from the basking spot and see what that gets you.

 

[bdalton]

You could try moving the light to the left or right, no more than 2" so it's not shining down directly on her but is still over top of her. I have done this and it's worked fine. You could also try a low watt flood light. I think they make 30 or 40 watt, but the smaller watt flood will be smaller than a normal house bulb and not put off as much heat. I have also used a clear round bulb like you would put above bathroom mirror and have noticed they are not quite as hot. A 40 watt of them won't be as hot as a 40 house bulb. There are so many sizes ad shaped bulbs that if you play around you will find the right one.

 

[bdalton]

Or try a halogen flood light in 40 watt because halogen is hotter than a normal bulb.

 

[AllanonsWrath]

There is also a dimmer switch or rheostat you could purchase and just dim the light a little bit to get the right temp.

 

[fresnowitte]

Exactly what type of bulb are you using for a basking bulb?

Could you post a few pic's of you set up?

I use Phillip's brand flood bulbs as basking bulbs. They come in many more sizes and wattage's making it easier to get proper temps.

 

[Nathan1995]

I'm using prorep 40/60 watt bulbs.
Today I discovered that weather affects the temps drasitcally! With the 60watt bulb I'm only getting a basking spot of around 98F now. Is that high enough? If not I'll look into this flood light idea for definate.

I just got back from the vet, and after explaining everything he gave her a check over, and everythings all good. I've given him a faecal sample and he's gona get back to me with the float results tomorrow. So I'll let you guys know.

She seems better today with her lower temperatures, I found her sleeping, but not in the corner as normal, and she had pooped on her log, so I assume she was basking mid day while I was at school. She just ate her crickets as soon as I gave her them so i'm hoping things are on the up.

These are some pictures of her set up taken right after the vet visit:

The spare lamp holder is from when I thought she needed 2 bulbs! Stupid mee

Thanks for everyones help and in put