New Pacman

[Wizzlewuzzle]

Is your heat mat actually under the tank or do you have it attached to the side? I was under the impression that putting it under the tank was a bad idea because the pac will burrow to cool off and then won't be able to if it's burrowing down closer to a heater.

[IvoryReptiles]

The heat mat should be mounted on the side of the tank and not under it. It looks great, best of luck with the frog!!!

[donna w]

Is your heat mat actually under the tank or do you have it attached to the side? I was under the impression that putting it under the tank was a bad idea because the pac will burrow to cool off and then won't be able to if it's burrowing down closer to a heater.

The heat mat is underneath. Im not sure I'll get the viv up to temperature with it on the side.

The pacman has been burrowing at the cold end. I suppose that makes sense if they burrow to get cool.

Will he be ok as I'm only covering half the bottom with a heat mat? Or should I move it.

[GrifTheGreat]

The heat mat is underneath. Im not sure I'll get the viv up to temperature with it on the side.

The pacman has been burrowing at the cold end. I suppose that makes sense if they burrow to get cool.

Will he be ok as I'm only covering half the bottom with a heat mat? Or should I move it.

If you move it you MUST be careful not to bend it. They can be damaged very easily and contain very small wiring.

[Wizzlewuzzle]

The heat mat is underneath. Im not sure I'll get the viv up to temperature with it on the side.

The pacman has been burrowing at the cold end. I suppose that makes sense if they burrow to get cool.

Will he be ok as I'm only covering half the bottom with a heat mat? Or should I move it.

If you have trouble keeping the temp up with the mat moved, you could consider using a lamp for heat instead. Grif and others have made some good lamp/bulb suggestions in other threads. How are you keeping track of temp/humidity? I don't think I saw any gauges in your pictures. Btw, very cute frog you have there

[donna w]

If you have trouble keeping the temp up with the mat moved, you could consider using a lamp for heat instead. Grif and others have made some good lamp/bulb suggestions in other threads. How are you keeping track of temp/humidity? I don't think I saw any gauges in your pictures. Btw, very cute frog you have there

The humidity gauge was not present when I took the pics. I use a digital thermometer that captures the high and
low temps. I also have a analogue humidity gauge that I haven't stuck on the glass yet.


I have taken some readings today of the tank.

Ambiant air temperature is 23.5 degrees C all over the terranium.
substarte temperature 27-28 C where the heat mat is situated.
25 degrees on substrate where the heat mat is not present.
humidity is 75%

Now the humidity looks low to what I have read. I'm using an exo terra terranium. These are very ventilated with a mesh top. I have closed that off today to try and bring the humidity up. This will probably bring the air temperature up as well.

Ill check how's its doing when it's had time to settle down.

Sorry if I'm boring people. I just want to make sure my pacman is as happy as possible.

[GrifTheGreat]

Substrate temp should never be higher than the ambient air temp. Like was stated they burrow to cool off. you need to move that UTH. 75% for humidity is fine. 80% is the ideal level. You want your ambient air temps to be 25° to 27° C during the day and hover around 22° C at night.

[donna w]

I'm purchasing a new heat mat to tomorrow. I will locate this on the side of the tank. Hopefully this will sort it out.

Thanks griff much appreciated.

[GrifTheGreat]

I'm purchasing a new heat mat to tomorrow. I will locate this on the side of the tank. Hopefully this will sort it out.

Thanks griff much appreciated.

You're welcome.