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heal mat for leopard geckos

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QUESTION: Hi Tracie it's Dena. I think I know the answer but just double checking. I turn off the heat lamp at night on all my habitats but leave my heat pads on at night all year around is that correct? For my Leopard Geckos.
Hope you have a great Easter with you and your family.
Dena

ANSWER: Hello Dena,

Yes, absolutely!
Leopard geckos need overnight heating & the belly heat helps them digest.  Turning off the heat lamp at night helps them to relax.  The undertank heater can stay on 24/7.
How is everything going?
Happy Easter, as well.  

Talk soon.
Tracie

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QUESTION: As always Tracie thank you for the guidance and your expertise. I was sure that would be your answer but better safe than sorry. I also read about breeding year around bu keeping the temps the same year around, so far so good I just keep them fat and happy and of course rotate my males because they have a one track mind around the females. LOL

Dena

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Hello Dena,

You are welcome.  They seem to be doing so well right now!  
The males definitely do like to mate this time of year.  
The undertank heater will help them especially if the females become pregnant, also.

Let me know how they are all doing.

Tracie