Quote Originally Posted by R3N3G4D3 View Post
Ok, so the temperature has dropped into the fifties and sixties here in Jacksonville. As a result, my Pacman Frog's habitat has as well. Last night, I went out and bought a 10 gallon terrarium (because the XL plastic tote wasn't maintaining heat well), but his/her new set up is actually staying around the same temp. (70 to 73 degrees) as his/her old one! I bought the appropriate size tank heater and it's mounted on the side opposite the water dish, so I can't figure out why the habitat isn't heating properly. He/she is buried near the heater and moving, so I know he/she is ok for now - I really need to get the temperature raised though, so what are some suggestions for all you experienced keepers who have braved the winter?

Some side information:

I have my apartment's heater set at 73 degrees.
The terrarium is sitting on a book shelf, which is close to the patio glass door.
Humidity is at 80%.
First thing I would do is get the frog away from that patio door. The cold air can easily pass through the glass and affect the terrarium temps. Buy a lamp with a dimmer switch with either a basking light bulb with a concentrated beam so it doesn't have to be bright to produce heat. Or purchase a infrared light bulb. 50 watts no more than that. The lamp with the dimmer switch will allow you to control the amount of light and heat coming from the bulb. I purchased Grif at the end of last febuary so I haven't been through an entire winter but its still pretty cold at that time and that is what I did. Definetly move the enclosure away from the patio door though It will severly affect temps.