Heating problem with Daylight Blue bulb

[Bynny Ribbit]

Is your Thermometer/Hygrometer the dial version or electronic one? I've heard the dial ones can be inaccurate. Also, do you have a light stand for your dome light or does it only sit on top of the screen? Depending on these factors, you may have to compensate for the room temperature, get a 60w bulb, and make proper adjustments.

[ErnieFrog]

I have a dial version thermometer/hygrometer - the light fixture sits on top of the screen. To me, it doesn't look like the dial moves at all -
it still reads 74-76 degrees and 80% humidity.

[Bynny Ribbit]

I see. It would probably be worth it to invest in electronic ones so you know the readings are more accurate. If you do get those and it turns out the temp is still too low, then you can get a warmer bulb.

[ErnieFrog]

I am already using a Blue Daylight Bulb 40w. I have looked into better thermometers/hygrometers, but they are all reviewed
the same by users. None of them work that great according to what I have read. So, what is your recommendation as far as
a thermometer/hygrometer?

[Bynny Ribbit]

Sorry if this wasn't clear, but I was recommending to get a new thermo/hygrometer and then seeing if the temperature is still low. If that is the case, it stands to reason you would need to upgrade to a 60w blue bulb.

I use Zoomed, but you can look up "best reptile thermometer hygrometer" in an internet search bar and find areas of discussion around this topic. You'll find that people prefer different brands due to their own experiences, so my recommendation is to look up what you can and use that in your judgement.

[ErnieFrog]

Sorry if this wasn't clear, but I was recommending to get a new thermo/hygrometer and then seeing if the temperature is still low. If that is the case, it stands to reason you would need to upgrade to a 60w blue bulb.

I use Zoomed, but you can look up "best reptile thermometer hygrometer" in an internet search bar and find areas of discussion around this topic. You'll find that people prefer different brands due to their own experiences, so my recommendation is to look up what you can and use that in your judgement.

I have just purchased a new FLUKER'S Thermometer/Hygrometer which is Digital. It is working out much better .

[monster]

What are your temps now? And were are are you placing the thermometer or probe for it. You want to place it as close to under the light as possible and have the probe sitting about an inch off the ground because this is were he is so you don't know what the temps is 4 inches off the ground. Not saying you have it 4 inches off the ground but I have seen a lot of people place there thermometer or probe there.