Hello All, from Basingstoke, Hampshire in the UK

[HelenH6HEA]

Thank you Mike, I am reading & reading & reading, the forum has so much info

[Kurt]

Welcome aboard. If I understand Celsius correctly 22 isn't bad.

[Mentat]

Welcome to Frog Forum Helen! I'm new to frogs and do not know your species daytime temp. requirement. Your stated temp is 71.6F and if too cold and the light fixture can take a higher wattage bulb; that would be a solution. Adding a dimmer (if fixture don't have one) will allow for controlling the heat gradient for nights and when house is warmer. A red bulb or ceramic type heater will allow you to run it 24 hours a day.


I do not use heat pads because they are inefficient on the tanks side and if underneath; go against the frog's natural behaviors to bury looking to cool down when hot.

[HelenH6HEA]

Hi Thank you

I am going to the shop again on Saturday and will buy a 50w infra red heat bulb with a thermostat, the light is already on a timer, so it is only on during the day, can I leave it on day & night then ?

Thank you all for your warm welcomes and advice, its is a relief and nice