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chairman · 01-23-21, 09:38 PM

Ok, you have a couple different problems to deal with.

To raise humidity I would recommend a substrate heater. You have a drainage layer, heating the water within it would easily raise humidity. Once upon a time I would have recommended the Hydor Hydrokable to do the job. It is a substrate heater designed for underwater use in aquariums. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be available any longer. As far as I can tell, reptile heat cables aren't necessarily safe to submerge in water. Given that, I'd recommend an under tank heater.

To help with heat and humidity you can cover part of the screen top with aluminum foil, glass, plexiglass, wood, etc. A home improvement store will cut the glass or plexiglass to size for you.

As for replacing your heat source, go with a ceramic heat emitter. They sell 25 watt and 40 watt versions, when used with a thermostat either should work okay. A CHE can be run 24 hours without interrupting the day/night cycle for the gecko.

01-23-21, 09:38 PM	#10
chairman Member Join Date: Nov-2014 Posts: 841 Country:	Re: Heat source for crested gecko? Ok, you have a couple different problems to deal with. To raise humidity I would recommend a substrate heater. You have a drainage layer, heating the water within it would easily raise humidity. Once upon a time I would have recommended the Hydor Hydrokable to do the job. It is a substrate heater designed for underwater use in aquariums. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be available any longer. As far as I can tell, reptile heat cables aren't necessarily safe to submerge in water. Given that, I'd recommend an under tank heater. To help with heat and humidity you can cover part of the screen top with aluminum foil, glass, plexiglass, wood, etc. A home improvement store will cut the glass or plexiglass to size for you. As for replacing your heat source, go with a ceramic heat emitter. They sell 25 watt and 40 watt versions, when used with a thermostat either should work okay. A CHE can be run 24 hours without interrupting the day/night cycle for the gecko.