Wondering if I need to use a substrate heater for Ackies.I'm setting up my enclosure with a basking lamp over the plywood stack.But do I need to heat the soil from underneath as well? I'll be using about 6" of substrate when they are adults.

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Mike
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I would use a substrate heater, just so they can warm their bellies as well as the rest of their body I always do lol

Hello,

I am not a monitor owner, but it wouldn't hurt to toss a heater under a portion of the soil. I don't believe it is required however if the temps are consistent and the ackie has a basking spot.

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