I am using a Repti-Sun 10.0 fluorescent, and I replaced it back in February. I replace the bulb every year. She gets lots of outside time in the summertime, so she gets a lot of natural light. In the fall and winter, she's in her cage more so I replace the bulb. The bulb is approx. 8" away from her log and her basking rock.
I have no way of gauging the humidity, but it is usually very dry where I live, and I don't keep water in the tank.
Yes, she's active. She gets especially excited when I approach her tank hoping for a treat.
I use a probe thermometer, and her basking temps are usually around 85-90 degrees. Anything hotter than that and she starts gaping or moves away from her basking rock. Should I turn up the temps anyway?
Her poops are more solid and normal looking now that she is eating more supers. This is the thread I started awhile ago in regards to that.
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Isn't a
black beard an indication of stress? I find it hard to believe she is stressed out though.
Also, this may be unrelated, but she did lay a clutch of unfertilized eggs this past June, and and again in July.