A constant 28-30°C is unnecessary, but it does show that keeping them at room temperature (20-23°C) is lower than they would be exposed to in the wild most of the time. To me, this still shows that some supplemental heat is needed (or at least highly beneficial to more closely replicate their natural environment).Oh wait, so it isn't a constant 28°C-30°C?
Poor things are doomed to merely exist and not thrive in the wild...
Certainly, it has long been noted that their activity level and visibility are significantly increased when the temperature is kept a few degrees higher than typical room temperature ranges. No surprises here.I will fully admit I notice a huge difference in activity in my AFS with the added side tank heater. Before he spent all his time in his burrow except occasionally at night. Now I'll see him roaming around at various times of the day, it's a nice change and worth the cost and electricity.
Oh wait, so it isn't a constant 28°C-30°C?
Poor things are doomed to merely exist and not thrive in the wild...
A constant 28-30°C is unnecessary, but it does show that keeping them at room temperature (20-23°C) is lower than they would be exposed to in the wild most of the time. To me, this still shows that some supplemental heat is needed (or at least highly beneficial to more closely replicate their natural environment).