To Heat Lamp, or not to Heat Lamp?

[StephenLS]

Personally I'd just invest in a higher wattage, larger heat mat and I'd mount it on the back or side of the tank to create a temperature gradient from one side to the other so your White's TF can decide what temp he wants to be at!

If you were to use a lamp I'd suggest mounting it quite high above the tank and I'd guess you're thinking infra red so you could have it on during the night without disturbing the frog?
These bulbs get really hot and my only concern would be that the top of the tank would heat up and the frog would beurn itself on it!

Ta

Steve

[JeffX]

I don't use lamps for my frogs and toads. The dip in temperature at night is normal, and recommended. Even if you keep your home at 70 degrees; the tank should still be in a normal temp range unless you have the tank near a place where a draft can get in.