Brad Ramsey
Retired Moderator
Definitely lower the wattage and raise the fixture, or eliminate the basking light altogether.
80 at the top of the enclosure is warm enough. 82 to 83 is fine as well, but you want a gradient (lower temperatures in the mid and lower sections)
I keep veileds in screen enclosure with planted tubs on the floor.
Try raising the basking light a couple of inches and installing a 40 watt household bulb to see if you can get more acceptable temps.
She needs to be able to choose if she wants to be warmer or cooler, so you will have to provide her with some options.
-Brad
80 at the top of the enclosure is warm enough. 82 to 83 is fine as well, but you want a gradient (lower temperatures in the mid and lower sections)
I keep veileds in screen enclosure with planted tubs on the floor.
Try raising the basking light a couple of inches and installing a 40 watt household bulb to see if you can get more acceptable temps.
She needs to be able to choose if she wants to be warmer or cooler, so you will have to provide her with some options.
-Brad