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How hot do you keep your basking spot?
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I just upgraded my adult Northern's enclosure and this one holds heat much better than my last one.

I had been aiming to keep his basking spot about 98-100, but now his basking rock heats to 108-112. He has plenty of space on the other side of the tank to cool, but he seems to spend most of his time on the hot side.

I want to make sure he's not going to be burned or overheat.

From what I've researched, the recommended basking temp for a Northern seems to be anywhere from 90-115 depending on the source.

is 112 okay or should I buy a weaker bulb? Any personal experience or sources I should look into?

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