temp gun
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Psychobunny
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I would not do it.
I have a few of those too, and they are a must for keeping temps in order, but I would never point the laser in the animals direction, accidents can happen, and it's better safe then sorry.
Do you have one where you can turn the laser pointer off?
I have a few of those too, and they are a must for keeping temps in order, but I would never point the laser in the animals direction, accidents can happen, and it's better safe then sorry.
Do you have one where you can turn the laser pointer off?
Psychobunny
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What I do is wait till they move, then take several readings where he was perched and take the average.
On mine, I can turn the laser off, but then I dont know where it is pointing!!
On mine, I can turn the laser off, but then I dont know where it is pointing!!
Solid Snake
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There is a specific rating(cant remember what its called specifically) that lets you know how far away from the surface your measuring you have to be to get an accurate reading. You need to know this.
What temp gun are you using?
They would need to look into the laser, like dead on, for some time to receive any injuries. Just dont point it in her eye.
I take surface temps of them all the time, I think its a good practice.
What temp gun are you using?
They would need to look into the laser, like dead on, for some time to receive any injuries. Just dont point it in her eye.
I take surface temps of them all the time, I think its a good practice.
Solid Snake
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I check the head, and both sides of the animal when I can.
If shes basking, one side will be turned towards the heat(generally), if you dont want her bady temp to go over 88F, then I wouldnt let that side get over 88F. The side thats turned away from the heat source, will generally be a few degrees cooler.
A temp gun is only good for checking body temp. In my opinion anyhow.
I cant speak on whether or not the temp you want her at is appropriate.
Im assuming you want to keep it under 88F to reduce egg production?
In that case, If 88F is a recomended basking temp, then her having a higher body temp may be fine, as generally basking area measurements refer to the ambient(air) temp in the basking area. A chameleon might sit in a 75F basking area, and have a much higher body temp.
I have no experience with females of an egg laying species though, so as I said, I cant really say for sure. Just some things to keep in mind.
If shes basking, one side will be turned towards the heat(generally), if you dont want her bady temp to go over 88F, then I wouldnt let that side get over 88F. The side thats turned away from the heat source, will generally be a few degrees cooler.
A temp gun is only good for checking body temp. In my opinion anyhow.
I cant speak on whether or not the temp you want her at is appropriate.
Im assuming you want to keep it under 88F to reduce egg production?
In that case, If 88F is a recomended basking temp, then her having a higher body temp may be fine, as generally basking area measurements refer to the ambient(air) temp in the basking area. A chameleon might sit in a 75F basking area, and have a much higher body temp.
I have no experience with females of an egg laying species though, so as I said, I cant really say for sure. Just some things to keep in mind.
