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reeve105a

Where's the best position for my thermostat sensor?. I've positioned it on a piece of bark under the spot light. I'm getting the exact temperature I want but I don't know if it's safe to position it there.... Very Happy

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aidan · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject:

whats in the tank (animal)
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2.4. beardies
1.1 fire n uce beardies
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
0.0.1 corns
0.0.2 crested geckos

Exalted Gecko · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

I place the sensor in the part of the viv I want to be the warmest and adjust the temps accordingly.

For example with my leopard geckos wanting a their warm hide to be 90F, the sensor is in the hide, ensuring that with a little initial calibration, the gecko is warm enough.
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Chris

reeve105a · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject:

Applegate Phase San Diego Gopher snake
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aidan · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject:

yes put it were the hottest point is
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2.4. beardies
1.1 fire n uce beardies
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
0.0.1 corns
0.0.2 crested geckos

H.S. · Key Member Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 481 Location: Kent

I place my sensors in the middle of the viv (at floor level). I then set the thermostat for the mid range temp. It takes just a little bit of tweaking, but it ensures a good gradient throughout the viv. Smile

Obviously, this is for snake warm to cool temp range, it would be different when setting up as a basking spot for lizards.
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