Saddlepatch
Hatchling Member
Hey everyone, I have a question concerning heating my beardie's basking side of the tank. I have an 8.5" black ceramic heat emitter and I usually use regular 100-watt light bulbs. I remember that setup working in the past, but for some reason, it doesn't seem like that's doing the job anymore. I've tested my thermometer, and it isn't broken at all, and I'm pretty sure that my beardie's basking hammock is at a good distance from the lamp (close but not too close).
Anyways, some numbers: The temperature at the basking site is only in the mid-80's, and my beardie doesn't seem to want to hang out in his hammock much anymore. Instead, he hides in the cool spots and acts a bit groggy all the time. I know it's because he's not getting heated up enough; every time I pick him up, he feels very cold; I don't even really remember the last time he felt warm.
I'm wondering if it's the bulbs I'm using; is it really worth it to buy the more-expensive reptile bulbs at pet stores?
Here's a photo of his enclosure:
Anyways, some numbers: The temperature at the basking site is only in the mid-80's, and my beardie doesn't seem to want to hang out in his hammock much anymore. Instead, he hides in the cool spots and acts a bit groggy all the time. I know it's because he's not getting heated up enough; every time I pick him up, he feels very cold; I don't even really remember the last time he felt warm.
I'm wondering if it's the bulbs I'm using; is it really worth it to buy the more-expensive reptile bulbs at pet stores?
Here's a photo of his enclosure: