Does it it would know if this is a good idea?

[insanebassninja]

OK I've been looking over the temperatures of the uros and the beardys. There both very close. Would a basking in light of 115 be OK for a bearded dragon or am I just pushing my luck?

 

[DaisyDragon123]

115 basking spot may be okay for a baby dragon but it is too hot for an adult (appx. 100 - 105 degrees).

 

[insanebassninja]

115 basking spot may be okay for a baby dragon but it is too hot for an adult (appx. 100 - 105 degrees).

Ok am pushing my luck then because my dragon is a adult then.

 

[ruben0311]

just get a table lamp dimmer, that way you can still use the bulb, plus if you ever change things up you'll already have a stronger bulb to use at greater distances.

 

[Taterbug]

-If- you have a large enclosure and can offer multiple basking sites you can offer higher -surface- temperatures even to adults. The important part is to give a gradient that allows the dragon freedom of choice including cool areas and basking sites that are at least as big as the dragons head+body. I offer my adult basking sites between 90-120 and he uses them to his own preference/routine.

 

[insanebassninja]

OK I went and got some new digital all temperature gauges. The hot side is 94.5 and the cool side 79.7.
So should I get a 100watt heat bulb for her? The apartment is going to stay at 72 degrees Inshallah.

 

[kingofnobbys]

I aim for about 40oC for my basking spot temperature for all my beardies.

 

[diamc]

It sounds like you're now using round gauge (dial) thermometers stuck to the glass. Those can actually be off at least 20 degrees. So if yor'e getting a reading of "94.5 on the hot side", the basking surface is definitely hotter than that. You need to invest in either a temp gun or a digital with a long wire and probe end since those are the only 2 ways to get the basking surface temp which is the most important to know. Seems like 100 watts would be too hot in this case.

 

[insanebassninja]

It sounds like you're now using round gauge (dial) thermometers stuck to the glass. Those can actually be off at least 20 degrees. So if yor'e getting a reading of "94.5 on the hot side", the basking surface is definitely hotter than that. You need to invest in either a temp gun or a digital with a long wire and probe end since those are the only 2 ways to get the basking surface temp which is the most important to know. Seems like 100 watts would be too hot in this case.

I finlly got it to 102.6 so am pleased with that.

 

[diamc]

What type of thermometer did you get that reading from? Is the 102.6 the glass temp?

 

[insanebassninja]

What type of thermometer did you get that reading from? Is the 102.6 the glass temp?

Its one of those that go on the glass yea. so maybe its hotter then I think it is then? I also Changed out the UVB to a Long light fixture as well So I can add more heat for winter.

 

[CooperDragon]

It could be. The analog thermometers that stick on the glass aren't known for accuracy. It's a good idea to read surface temperatures too so I suggest picking up either a digital thermometer with a couple of probes (one for the basking area and one for the cool side surface) or an IR temp gun like this: https://www.amazon.com/Nubee-Temperature-Non-contact-Infrared-Thermometer/dp/B00CVHIJDK To get accurate surface readings and adjust lighting accordingly.