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thepenguin · I'm new here... Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 10

Does anyone know of any good digital thermometers that are able to measure over 120F? I'd like the temp at my uromastyx's basking spot to be 120-130F, but this is impossible to measure with my current equipment.

Also, his basking rock is usually red hot to the touch - is this acceptable? I'm slightly concerned since I've read so much about the dangers of electrical hot rocks burning lizards.

I'm currently using a 100W tight-beam basking spot lamp about 8 inches above the basking rock, but I also have a 75W daylight spot I can swap it with.

Thanks

Simon

GJ · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Infrared temp gun,
http://www.livefoods.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=66&products_id=569

DeanThorpe · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject:

No, red hot is not atall acceptable.
what type of rock is it and how far from the actual face of the basking bulb is it? oh sorry see its 8 inches, well could you make it 10 inches maybe? or cover the rock with a thin piece of cork bark maybe.

as for digi thermometers, theres a few about, many only measure in C rather than F though.
If you can find any in/out types with a probe attached they will measure the temps required usually well up to 160 f, much higher i think.
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thepenguin · I'm new here... Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 10

Thanks for the quick replies. I've ordered one of those temp guns.

Dean, the face of the bulb is 8 inches from the rock face. Not sure what type of rock it is exactly, sort of a yellowy/red sandstoney type affair. Are there any particular types of rock that are more suitable for basking spots then? I've also got some slate available, but I was concerned about it's sharpish edges.

I've only just put the 100W bulb in today, since I wanted to see if I could get Genghis' basking spot up near the 130F mark, so I'll switch back to the 75W bulb I think.

Thanks again

Simon

DeanThorpe · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject:

hi.
no its just the darker coloured the more heat it attracts and holds [as a general rule, its also down to type of rock but im not sure on specifics, sandstone is good to use though, i also use slate but not directly under a bask]
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eric35 · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

Error , sorry.