Why isn't he burrowing??

[DeadlyDesires]

This photo was givin to me to post on this forum to show proof that Green Trees do infact borrow... This is a photo of Frank Retes' green trees

[V87]

Originally Posted by DeadlyDesires

This photo was givin to me to post on this forum to show proof that Green Trees do infact borrow... This is a photo of Frank Retes' green trees

Good photo .... See smy told ya so...

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by Mark Taylor

I thought you said.



So why are you now asking about other temps?

Hi, I take it you don`t understand the importance of knowing what the coolest ambient temps are? I asked what it was in the "dig box" because I wasn`t sure the OP had measured those. I also asked what the room temps are as obviously they make a difference to the enclosure temps to some extent, and type of heating used.
Do you keep Varanids yourself?

[V87]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi, I take it you don`t understand the importance of knowing what the coolest ambient temps are? I asked what it was in the "dig box" because I wasn`t sure the OP had measured those!?

U make no sense ..... U clear stated that only two temps are all u need to knw .... But then ask about a temp under the suface of the dig box ... So this temp now matters ??? And I take it u don't understand the question being put to u ??? Don't think the op mentioned lowest air temp or not seeing an importance in it ... Think he was just pointing out that maybe ur making statements then going back on them ... Hi ... Just saying ....
That may come across as a lil confrontational but on another thread u did this sort of thing to me .....

[Toothless]

The soil area is on the second level. Ambient temp above the soil level is about 85F last I checked, but I'll stick the thermometer there again to check. Not sure what the temp is underneath the soil. What's the best way to check this?

[V87]

Originally Posted by Toothless

The soil area is on the second level. Ambient temp above the soil level is about 85F last I checked, but I'll stick the thermometer there again to check. Not sure what the temp is underneath the soil. What's the best way to check this?

Meat probe ....

[Toothless]

Originally Posted by V87

U make no sense ..... U clear stated that only two temps are all u need to knw .... But then ask about a temp under the suface of the dig box ... So this temp now matters ??? And I take it u don't understand the question being put to u ??? Don't think the op mentioned lowest air temp or not seeing an importance in it ... Think he was just pointing out that maybe ur making statements then going back on them ... Hi ... Just saying ....
That may come across as a lil confrontational but on another thread u did this sort of thing to me .....

I thought the question was quite valid. The temp at the bottom of the dig box may very well be the lowest ambient temp in the enclosure, in which case I would want to make sure its not too low. That's what I got out of the question anyways .

[Toothless]

Originally Posted by V87

Meat probe ....

Thanks! I actually have one of those in my drawer, so I'll dig it out and see what I find. Never would have crossed my mind to use it.

[V87]

Originally Posted by Toothless

I thought the question was quite valid. The temp at the bottom of the dig box may very well be the lowest ambient temp in the enclosure, in which case I would want to make sure its not too low. That's what I got out of the question anyways .

I may have just been reading into it a lil too much ....

[Toothless]

So, I just checked the soil temp, and its 75.9F about 7 inches down- which means the bottom is most likely below 75.
I think I may add another 50w halogen over the second basking spot to raise the temps a bit. Or is there possibly another easier way to attempt to heat the substrate a bit? I think the room temp is around 70, but havn't measured it- its not cold though.

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by Toothless

I thought the question was quite valid. The temp at the bottom of the dig box may very well be the lowest ambient temp in the enclosure, in which case I would want to make sure its not too low. That's what I got out of the question anyways .

Hi, thanks for understanding why I asked the perfectly reasonable question!
You mention the monitor not burrowing so I wondered what the substrate temps were (possibly too cold). The temp you give 7 inches down isn`t too bad, lower down still may be a little too cool.

[V87]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi, thanks for understanding why I asked the perfectly reasonable question!
You mention the monitor not burrowing so I wondered what the substrate temps were (possibly too cool).

It's maybe not the question but the manner in which u ask ... Thanks for understanding

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by V87

It's maybe not the question but the manner in which u ask ... Thanks for understanding

The manner in which I ask??? You CLEARLY misdunderstand!!

[V87]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

The manner in which I ask??? You CLEARLY misdunderstand!!

I clearly do .... The tone of arrogance in ur posts is clear ...

May just b me but u seem to have a condescending air about ur posts .... anyway I digress ....

[Toothless]

The problem with written messages is that alot is missed in the whole communication process. Your not able to hear the tone of the voice, nor body language.
I try to always keep that in mind when posting or reading these threads. What comes across as arrogance to one person, may be interpreted by someone else much differently. I've read almost every monitor thread on this site and notice it happens quite a bit (not directing this at anyone by the way, just in general).
I also don't care what people's attitudes appear to be long as they are offering helpful information- which is the reason we're all here right?