Exo Terra

by admin on July 15, 2008

Search Live eBay Auctions for Exo Terra at Bottom of Page
Exo Terra

Leopard Gecko Heating-Tips That Make A Difference

For leopard gecko heating let’s get the do not’s out of the way first...

NEVER EVER USE A Hot Rock, HEAT ROCK, OR ANY SIMILAR PRODUCT if you do you risk the possibility of thermal  burns.

Just skip light bulbs altogether and use an under Tank Heater. They do not emit any light, no replacement needed and less of a fire hazard if set up properly. They also do not dry the air out as much.

Do not use crappy heat mats go with the  Exo-Terra Desert model.

If you must have a light use a red light. The reason for red light is that they cannot see it; you keep from having a massive temperature drop at night. You would not see much of you gecko with a blaring bright light.  Also there are black and blue light that will work however you will not see the gecko at night very well if at all.

Do not measure the temperature in the tank with a thermometer on a wall etc., the temperature on the bottom of the tank that matters where the gecko spends the majority of its time.

Here are some more tips for a properly warmed and happy gecko.

The leopard gecko heating environment should be between 82 to 88 degrees all day and night.

Heat one end of the environment more so that the gecko can move to and from the heat source to regulate its body temperature.

Leave the Heating Pad on all night. Think about the room temperature also. If you live somewhere where the temperature may vary significantly, make sure not to overheat the cage in the summer or under heat during the winter. Temperatures in most homes can range from about 64 in the winter to 85 in the summer. So turn off one or both of the heating elements during the hottest parts of the summer. (Try using a thermostat and adjust accordingly.)

About the Author

Heat one end of the environment more so that the gecko can move to and from the heat source to regulate its body temperature. Leopard Gecko Heating

EXO TERRA TERRARIUM REPTILE 3D ROCK BACKGROUND 12 x 18
EXO TERRA TERRARIUM REPTILE 3D ROCK BACKGROUND 12 x 18
Paypal   US $20.79
EXO TERRA REPTILE TERRARIUM TANK TURTLE ISLAND FLOATS M
EXO TERRA REPTILE TERRARIUM TANK TURTLE ISLAND FLOATS M
Paypal   US $29.99
48 Inch ReptiGlo Exoterra 40 W 80 UVB Lamp
48 Inch ReptiGlo Exoterra 40 W 80 UVB Lamp
Paypal   US $14.99
Exo Terra Reptile Den Terrarium Tunnel System Small
Exo Terra Reptile Den Terrarium Tunnel System Small
Paypal   US $9.99
EXO TERRA TERRARIUM REPTILE 3D ROCK BACKGROUND 24 x 24
EXO TERRA TERRARIUM REPTILE 3D ROCK BACKGROUND 24 x 24
Paypal   US $30.19
Exo terra reptile light unit kit 2x40w
Exo terra reptile light unit kit 2x40w
Paypal   US $35.00
Exo Terra Natural Terrarium 18x24x24 Screen Top Open Front Panels Glass
Exo Terra Natural Terrarium 18x24x24 Screen Top Open Front Panels Glass
Paypal   US $76.00
Exo Terra FAUNARIUM Reptile Cage Mini 7 x 4 x 55
Exo Terra FAUNARIUM Reptile Cage Mini 7 x 4 x 55
Paypal   US $4.79
Exo Terra Terrarium 18 x 18 x 18
Exo Terra Terrarium 18 x 18 x 18
Paypal   US $39.00
Exo Terra Ultrasonic Fogger Replacement Membrane
Exo Terra Ultrasonic Fogger Replacement Membrane
Paypal   US $5.99
Exo Terra Large Turtle Pebbles Decor 10lbs PT3833
Exo Terra Large Turtle Pebbles Decor 10lbs PT3833
Paypal   US $17.85
EXO TERRA FOGGER
EXO TERRA FOGGER
Paypal   US $20.00
Exo Terra X Large Reptile Cave Hide Rock for Desert Tropical Terrariums NEW
Exo Terra X Large Reptile Cave Hide Rock for Desert Tropical Terrariums NEW
Paypal   US $10.00
Lot of 2 Exo terra reptile light unit kit 2x40w
Lot of 2 Exo terra reptile light unit kit 2x40w
Paypal   US $60.00
Zoo Med XL Repti Ramp Mini Heat Rock Exo Terra Food Dish Reptiles Turtles
Zoo Med XL Repti Ramp Mini Heat Rock Exo Terra Food Dish Reptiles Turtles
Paypal   US $10.00
Exo Terra Analog THERMOMETER Reptile Temperature Gauge
Exo Terra Analog THERMOMETER Reptile Temperature Gauge
Paypal   US $3.99
Exo Terra FEEDING TWEEZER Tongs Reptile Stainless Steel PT2075
Exo Terra FEEDING TWEEZER Tongs Reptile Stainless Steel PT2075
Paypal   US $7.49
24x 18 Exo Terra TURTLE TERRARIUM New Glass Tank PT3750
24x 18 Exo Terra TURTLE TERRARIUM New Glass Tank PT3750
Paypal   US $124.95
Hagen Exo Terra Day Glo Showcase Lamp 150 Watt
Hagen Exo Terra Day Glo Showcase Lamp 150 Watt
Paypal   US $7.99
Hagen Exo Terra Medium Water Dish
Hagen Exo Terra Medium Water Dish
Paypal   US $6.29
Exo Terra Digital THERMOMETER Reptile with Probe PT2472 SALE
Exo Terra Digital THERMOMETER Reptile with Probe PT2472 SALE
Paypal   US $10.49
Exo terra reptile moonlight glo T10 40W vivarium lamp
Exo terra reptile moonlight glo T10 40W vivarium lamp
Paypal   US $6.31
Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder Supplement 30g For Reptiles Amphibians
Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder Supplement 30g For Reptiles Amphibians
Paypal   US $7.26
Exo Terra Monsoon PT2495 Free Shipping
Exo Terra Monsoon PT2495 Free Shipping
Paypal   US $119.99
Exo Terra Combo Water Feeding Dish GECKO DISH PT2810 NIB
Exo Terra Combo Water Feeding Dish GECKO DISH PT2810 NIB
Paypal   US $8.50
Hagen Exo Terra Water Well Lizard Water Feeder or Water Well
Hagen Exo Terra Water Well Lizard Water Feeder or Water Well
Paypal   US $6.00
Exo Terra Crickets Reptile Food Small 12 oz Can
Exo Terra Crickets Reptile Food Small 12 oz Can
Paypal   US $7.55
Exo Terra Iguana Reptile Food Juvenile 10 oz Bag
Exo Terra Iguana Reptile Food Juvenile 10 oz Bag
Paypal   US $4.79
Exo Terra Reptile Water Cleansing Calcimize 33 oz
Exo Terra Reptile Water Cleansing Calcimize 33 oz
Paypal   US $9.59
Exo Terra Snails Unshelled REPTILE FOOD 17 oz Can
Exo Terra Snails Unshelled REPTILE FOOD 17 oz Can
Paypal   US $4.79
Exo Terra Wild Silkworm Pupae MEDIUM 12 oz Can
Exo Terra Wild Silkworm Pupae MEDIUM 12 oz Can
Paypal   US $4.79
ExoTerra Wild Flat Grasshoppers Reptile Food 12 oz Can
ExoTerra Wild Flat Grasshoppers Reptile Food 12 oz Can
Paypal   US $4.79
Exo Terra Wild Silkworm Pupae MEDIUM 24 oz Can
Exo Terra Wild Silkworm Pupae MEDIUM 24 oz Can
Paypal   US $8.39
ExoTerra Wild Male Grasshoppers Reptile Food 12 oz CAN
ExoTerra Wild Male Grasshoppers Reptile Food 12 oz CAN
Paypal   US $4.79
NEW EXO TERRA TURTLE CLIFF TERRARIUM HABITAT PUMP MED
NEW EXO TERRA TURTLE CLIFF TERRARIUM HABITAT PUMP MED
Paypal   US $54.90
Hagen Exo Terra Sun Glo Basking Spot Lamp Tight Beam 50w Intense Basking Spot
Hagen Exo Terra Sun Glo Basking Spot Lamp Tight Beam 50w Intense Basking Spot
Paypal   US $7.19
Exo Terra Natural Waterfall with Pump Medium Reptile Terrarium
Exo Terra Natural Waterfall with Pump Medium Reptile Terrarium
Paypal   US $20.00
Tortoise table Similar to Exo Terra 13W Repti Glo 50 UVB Compact Lamp Reptile
Tortoise table Similar to Exo Terra 13W Repti Glo 50 UVB Compact Lamp Reptile
Paypal   US $15.79
EXO TERRA HEAT WAVE HEATER
EXO TERRA HEAT WAVE HEATER
Paypal   US $15.00
Exo Terra Large Size Reptile Food Water Dish
Exo Terra Large Size Reptile Food Water Dish
Paypal   US $18.00
HAGEN Exo Terra Medium Silkworms 24 oz
HAGEN Exo Terra Medium Silkworms 24 oz
Paypal   US $5.39
HAGEN Exo Terra Snails Unshelled 34 oz
HAGEN Exo Terra Snails Unshelled 34 oz
Paypal   US $5.39
HAGEN Exo Terra Wild Flat Head Grasshoppers 24 oz
HAGEN Exo Terra Wild Flat Head Grasshoppers 24 oz
Paypal   US $5.39
Exo Terra Rainforest Terrarium Plant Spider Orchid
Exo Terra Rainforest Terrarium Plant Spider Orchid
Paypal   US $17.99
ExoTerra Ultrasonic Fogger Fog Generator
ExoTerra Ultrasonic Fogger Fog Generator
Paypal   US $35.00
Exo Terra Rainforest Terrarium Plant Boxwood Bush
Exo Terra Rainforest Terrarium Plant Boxwood Bush
Paypal   US $13.99
Exo Terra Reptile Termite Hill Cricket Feeder
Exo Terra Reptile Termite Hill Cricket Feeder
Paypal   US $5.00
Exo Terra Snake Frog Chameleon Jungle Plant Croton LG
Exo Terra Snake Frog Chameleon Jungle Plant Croton LG
Paypal   US $8.99
Exo Terra Aquatic Floating Water Plants Water Hyacinth
Exo Terra Aquatic Floating Water Plants Water Hyacinth
Paypal   US $4.99
Exo Terra SUN GLO Inc Reptile Bulb 40W
Exo Terra SUN GLO Inc Reptile Bulb 40W
Paypal   US $5.99
Exo Terra SUN GLO Halogen Neodymium Reptile Lamp 50W
Exo Terra SUN GLO Halogen Neodymium Reptile Lamp 50W
Paypal   US $13.99
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 20 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 30W
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 20 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 30W
Paypal   US $18.99
Exo Terra SUN GLO Neodymium Reptile Bulb 15W
Exo Terra SUN GLO Neodymium Reptile Bulb 15W
Paypal   US $5.49
Exo Terra SUN GLO Neodymium Reptile Bulb 100W A19
Exo Terra SUN GLO Neodymium Reptile Bulb 100W A19
Paypal   US $5.49
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 50 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 30W
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 50 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 30W
Paypal   US $22.99
Exo Terra Rock Outcrop Medium
Exo Terra Rock Outcrop Medium
Paypal   US $24.99
Exo Terra Rock Outcrop Large
Exo Terra Rock Outcrop Large
Paypal   US $35.99
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 20 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 14W
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 20 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 14W
Paypal   US $13.49
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 50 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 40W
Exo Terra REPTI GLO 50 Fluorescent Reptile Bulb 40W
Paypal   US $30.99
Exo Terra SUN GLO Daylight Halogen Reptile Lamp 150W
Exo Terra SUN GLO Daylight Halogen Reptile Lamp 150W
Paypal   US $15.19

HerpHut - Exo Terra Simple Gecko Terrarium Setup

Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Blogplay

Leave a Comment

Previous post:

Next post: