I recently raised Sammy's basking tile and she is loving it. She's been lying under it and it brought up a question:
Does it really matter if your Bluey is laying on the basking tile or underneath it? I mean, she is still raising her body temp so she should be able to digest her food properly. Am I right?
On or under basking rock?
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Do you have a UVB light? If so under it is blocking the rays. If not, then it doesn't matter if she's under or above. I would check the temp above it though and make sure it's not too hot. Most of my guys have a hide underneath their basking spot and it's one of their favorite hides. Especially in the colder weather as it retains some of the heat at night.
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That's just fine, but a lot of people use this as an excuse to insist they don't need a basking spot. I've received lots of emails saying their bluey is just fine with a warm cage, but no heat light. I like to use the example of a sauna as opposed to sun tanning by a pool. Yeah, a sauna keeps you warm, but direct rays on the back are essential. And that's exactly what the hot bulb is meant to replicate in our "mini-habitats". This post isn't a bash at anyone, it just reminded me of some of the stubborn folks I've spoke with online! And of course, it all goes back to the fact that blue tongues are so danged tough....you can abuse them with lack of lights and proper food and they'll still live for a long time with no signs of illness. Take almost any other type of common reptile pet and they would have died long ago....
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I have a little hide/ basking log right under my basking light. Floyd actually spends most of his day burrowed under it.
He does go on top when he wakes up, after eating, or if he's been outside his tank for a while.
I'm going to agree with Zach and say as long as there is a spot for them to bask they'll be fine.
He does go on top when he wakes up, after eating, or if he's been outside his tank for a while.
I'm going to agree with Zach and say as long as there is a spot for them to bask they'll be fine.
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