Critical Discussion on Temperatures

Apr 25, 2012
Reptile Forums UK
by Editor in Chief

Reptile Forums UK - A member brings up a critical point that very few consider when they try and tell beginners what “basking temps” their lizard needs.  Surface temperatures and ambient temperatures are very different and should be treated as such.

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