new male fantasy froglet

[GrifTheGreat]

yeah, the lamps are about all i have to operate with at this time. i keep this frog on the lower rack of an open, metal shelving unit and have a dual lamp fixture suspended from the upper shelf about an inch from the lid of the enclosure. the fixture holds a 60W CHE (which i run on medium) and a 5.0 UVB bulb that i run during the day a few days a week (i know nocturnal animals don't need it, but i like to provide all of my animals with UVB exposure at least a few times a week). i am also a fan of the sterilites, i've used them for my gargoyle gecko in the past (tilted up of course) and will probably switch over to one for this frog eventually now that you mention it. how often do you change substrate and rinse everything out for these guys? i clean at least twice a week for my tree frogs, but i use paper towel for them. i had planned on once a week with this guy.

Don't use UVB lamps with these frogs. Its not necessary and can cause issues with over exposure. Only Incandescent heat bulbs no higher than 50 watts should be used. The CHE is fine though. Always use lamps that have a dimmer switch too so you can dial in the right amount of heat and light you need from the particular bulb you are using.

[aquamentus11]

Don't use UVB lamps with these frogs. Its not necessary and can cause issues with over exposure. Only Incandescent heat bulbs no higher than 50 watts should be used. The CHE is fine though. Always use lamps that have a dimmer switch too so you can dial in the right amount of heat and light you need from the particular bulb you are using.

i've got a rheostat hooked up to it. i just don't trust mats or CHE's without some form of control

[GrifTheGreat]

i've got a rheostat hooked up to it. i just don't trust mats or CHE's without some form of control

Thermostats work well too. I use Zoo Med Hygrotherm Temp/Humidity control unit.

[aquamentus11]

how long does it take the exo terra mats to heat up? the zoo med ones have always been pretty quick, but it's been a few hours and this one isn't doing anything. i'm testing it soi don't have it running through a thermostat

[GrifTheGreat]

how long does it take the exo terra mats to heat up? the zoo med ones have always been pretty quick, but it's been a few hours and this one isn't doing anything. i'm testing it soi don't have it running through a thermostat

It should never take that long. Take it back its faulty.

[aquamentus11]

unfortunately, i ordered it on amazon

[Ra]

I think using a red bulb heat lamp is just more reliable, once you turn it on, you know its working.