So i recently bought a zoo med UTH heater to warm up my pac's tank from about a 75 degree room temp, however it's been on there for a day and the thermometer hasn't moved. any ideas/help? thanks!
yes, slightly warm. 10 gallon tank, 10-20 gal heater
btw i've been trying to raise the temp because he hasn't eaten in about 6 days now… I've offered him a night crawler piece every day but he refuses to take it….he did poop yesterday though and he looks healthy overall. I had been feeding him mealworms for a few days when I first got him but then switched to night crawlers last week but he still hasn't actually ate them. i'm getting worried!
Have you tried crickets? I assume that you have a metal screen top right? Cover 3/4 of the top with Saran Wrap(Plastic Wrap) this will help hold heat and humidity in. You can also place a second UTH on the same end either on the back or front of the tank. Two should help with heat. If that doesn't work you. may have to buy a heat lamp.
I do have a metal lid and actually just covered it in saran wrap. I have not tried crickets and will do so soon. should I just let them run wild in the tank? i'll moniter the heat and get back to you on that. thanks!
Oh, but make sure you remove any uneaten crickets each morning.
great news! i bought a bunch of crickets from the pet store, did as you said almost immediately when i dropped them in he lunged and gulped them down. I gave him four this time, and plan to in the future! yay! thanks again!
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