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Basic Temps for an IJ X Northern
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:47 pm
by MissMeg
I know each bluey is a bit diffrent so I was wondering what were the basic temps for an IJ x Northern?
I just picked up an awsome temp gun. was $79.99 CAD and got it for $40.00 CAD! Awsome deal lol
Basking
Ambient Hot
Ambient Cold
Night
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:20 pm
by James Wilson
The temps listed below have worked well for me in the past with both Northerns and Irian Jayas.
Basking: 95-100
Ambient: 80-85
Night: 70-75
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:26 pm
by MissMeg
Thanks James Im pretty close to all of those, But Ill have to raise the temps a wee bit.
How do you keep it that warm at night. Do you use heat mats or a ceramic light? Or is it because you live in beautiful Cali and it doesnt get that cold anyways lol
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:45 pm
by James Wilson
Ya, San diego is pretty mild and very easy when it comes to keeping reptiles.
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:42 pm
by MissMeg
Lucky bum lol. Ill haveto purchase some heat pads. Thanks for the info very helpful
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:22 pm
by Katrina
Meg - I also have the same problem with nights being cool. Now with multiple BTS it was just easiest to keep the house at 70 F / 21 C so that is what we set the furnace to, but I have used red heat bulbs and heat pads. UTHs are easy but please get a good quality dimmer and use it! They are notorious for overheating so should always be used with a dimmer / thermostat.
