too hot basking spot too cold cool end?

[Joshandmushu]

hey all got a problem I've got a basking spot reaching highs of 115F and a cool end in between 70-80F is this bad. my bearded dragons 8 months old by the way.

 

[Vacren]

115 is too hot. What are you using to take temps?

 

[Joshandmushu]

digital thermometer

 

[Vacren]

At 115, he needs a lower watt lamp. If you're having trouble keeping the cool side... do you have pics of his tank?

 

[Joshandmushu]

hey vacren my trouble is I want to turn down the basking spot but the cool side may get too cold the vivarium is 3' by 19" by 20" I have 150 watt infra red bulb controlled by a dimming thermostat. By the way thanks for all help your giving to me it's much appreciated.

 

[diamc]

Does your digital thermometer have a probe? How long are you waiting before getting the final readings?

The colored bulbs are hard on their eyes, they actually do better with a bright white basking bulb. In fact, you can even use a standard household light bulb. With that size tank, you shouldn't really need a 150 watt heat bulb.

 

[Joshandmushu]

Does your digital thermometer have a probe? How long are you waiting before getting the final readings?

The colored bulbs are hard on their eyes, they actually do better with a bright white basking bulb. In fact, you can even use a standard household light bulb. With that size tank, you shouldn't really need a 150 watt heat bulb.

Hey I'm using an infra red bulb because it gets cold in my room so I needed a 24 hour heat source.

 

[wes]

I'm curious what others think. I don't think it matters that the cool side is that low. Isn't the point just to have somewhere cooler to go? They spend most of their time basking anyway. I've never seen a beardie hang out on the cool end for any extended length of time. It seems far more important to me that the basking temp be good so your beardie digests his food properly.

 

[jpjohnsr]

for night time heating try a non light producing heat emitter.

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Big-Apple-Black-Infrared-Ceramic-Emitters?sc=2&category=13

The term infa-red does not have to indicate a red light. The red light heat bulbs are bad for the beardies eyes though.

 

[Vacren]

Josh, check your email.

 

[Slave2Scarlett]

I have a 4x2x2 wooden enclosure and had the same problem.. I ended up using a 45w GE Indoor flood bulb for my hot side and basking spot and my temps are usually around 105-108 and then I also use a regular household 40w bulb for the cool side b/c my temps were too cool..