mattj
New Member
I recently got two small jacksons. A male and female appx 4-5 months. When I first set up the new enclosure I had them together (they have since been separated) but I put in a 75w basking bulb a few inches about the cage top. The basking area read 85f measured with a digital temp gauge. The ambient temp was around 70.
I knew jacksons liked it a little cooler and was told by someone to remove the bulb that it was WAY too hot. I didn't think it was that big considering they were in a big enough cage with plenty of space and places to hide.
Now I have them seperate and thought that the 70f temp was too low with no basking spot. So I put in a 40watt bulb and brought a basking spot up to 74-75f.
Is this good? Should I change anything? Am I close or way off? Some help would be appreciated.
They both seem to be ok. Male has been drinking and eating. Female hasn't done much since I moved her to her new cage yesterday. Which is pretty bare bones til thursday. She has a big scheffelera in there and one dowel but not much else for now.
I knew jacksons liked it a little cooler and was told by someone to remove the bulb that it was WAY too hot. I didn't think it was that big considering they were in a big enough cage with plenty of space and places to hide.
Now I have them seperate and thought that the 70f temp was too low with no basking spot. So I put in a 40watt bulb and brought a basking spot up to 74-75f.
Is this good? Should I change anything? Am I close or way off? Some help would be appreciated.
They both seem to be ok. Male has been drinking and eating. Female hasn't done much since I moved her to her new cage yesterday. Which is pretty bare bones til thursday. She has a big scheffelera in there and one dowel but not much else for now.
