QuestionAfter seeing some the answers and advice on this site, I replaced a stick-on thermometer in my daughter's 10 gal. gecko tank, with a digital probe type. I think we are okay but I was surprised at the variations in temperature. With the probe on the floor inside the hot hide: 92.4 Probe on the floor outside the hot hide: 90.2 Probe suspended about 3" off the floor on the hot side: 76 Probe on the floor of the cool side: 74.7 We use an under-tank heater and during the day add a heat lamp. Is this a healthy range of temps?
Answer Actually, I would ditch the undertank heater since all heating should come from above.
A wide range of temperatures is great, it allows the gecko to properly thermoregulate. I would keep a nice range like that for the comfort of your daughter's pet.