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Old 04-30-13, 12:58 PM   #1
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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.
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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 .....
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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 .
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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

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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...
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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?
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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 ....
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
Unless you all start to be more like me, a person who has outstanding communications skills, this sort of stuff will keep happening! Come to Canada to learn some real English!
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Unless you all start to be more like me, a person who has outstanding communications skills, this sort of stuff will keep happening! Come to Canada to learn some real English!
If you want to learn real English you need to come to Oz sport, no flies on us, cobber ......
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Unless you all start to be more like me, a person who has outstanding communications skills, this sort of stuff will keep happening! Come to Canada to learn some real English!
In the nicest way possible ......


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realize i posted that on the wrong thread lol... sorry
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I think there is just bad blood between you two :P (murr and v87). I don't think either of you come off as arrogant in posts, you just usually never agree hhahaah
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