i am concerned

[viva-la-escort]

how often should you see your royal near the water mine apears verry healthy but ive not seen him in or near the 2 water dishes in the viv its been a week

[bladeblaster]

they are nocturnal, and dont need to drink much, it will be drinking don;t worry.

[viva-la-escort]

Originally Posted by bladeblaster

they are nocturnal, and dont need to drink much, it will be drinking don;t worry.

thanks better to be safe then sorry though a im new to this and just want best for he\she

[Toonami]

I have had one of my royals 3 years and have NEVER seen her drink, i wouldnt worry, im sure hes drinking, just keep providing fresh water and all will be well
Natalie

[laurencea]

no need to worry, it was ages before i saw my royal drink.

[viva-la-escort]

thanks for the reassurence i change the water every morning and just general question wat tempreture do you keep your royals at

[bladeblaster]

88-90 basking spot cool end around 75-80

[viva-la-escort]

Originally Posted by bladeblaster

88-90 basking spot cool end around 75-80

ive got mine between 85 93 with a small tube light in the hot end but he is inthe hot end alot

[bladeblaster]

Originally Posted by viva-la-escort

ive got mine between 85 93 with a small tube light in the hot end but he is inthe hot end alot

is that 85 cool end and 93 hot end?

How are you heating it, and how are you measuring the temps?

[viva-la-escort]

Originally Posted by bladeblaster

is that 85 cool end and 93 hot end?

How are you heating it, and how are you measuring the temps?

nope im using a ministat on a heatmat plus the bulb raising tempreture in the day by about 2 degrees