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<blockquote data-quote="Malcspring" data-source="post: 227493" data-attributes="member: 41265"><p>Hi folks,</p><p>Now that the colder weather has arrived I am struggling to get the temperature of my Mexican Red Knees environment up to a decent level.</p><p>I have a heat mat attached to the back of the tank and have attached heat reflective material to the sides, rear and top.</p><p>I know that people say that if you are comfortable then the t will be, but they come from a warm environment where they are used to a higher temp.</p><p>The average in my tarantulas environment is around 18-20 right now</p><p>My friend used to have a Mexican Red Knee and he kept it at 28 degrees and above and it thrived.</p><p>I've had mine for maybe 7-8 month. She has molted twice and appears healthy, but with the cooler temperatures in her terrarium she seems a little lethargic and is not interested in food either.</p><p>On the plus side since she molted she has obviously got quite big now, so that is a bonus.</p><p>She is kept in a polycabonate terrarium 20x10x10 inches and there is plenty of substrate in there and I always make sure there is enough water.</p><p>Should I insulate the tank more or increase the heating by another external source?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for any advice</p><p></p><p>Malc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malcspring, post: 227493, member: 41265"] Hi folks, Now that the colder weather has arrived I am struggling to get the temperature of my Mexican Red Knees environment up to a decent level. I have a heat mat attached to the back of the tank and have attached heat reflective material to the sides, rear and top. I know that people say that if you are comfortable then the t will be, but they come from a warm environment where they are used to a higher temp. The average in my tarantulas environment is around 18-20 right now My friend used to have a Mexican Red Knee and he kept it at 28 degrees and above and it thrived. I've had mine for maybe 7-8 month. She has molted twice and appears healthy, but with the cooler temperatures in her terrarium she seems a little lethargic and is not interested in food either. On the plus side since she molted she has obviously got quite big now, so that is a bonus. She is kept in a polycabonate terrarium 20x10x10 inches and there is plenty of substrate in there and I always make sure there is enough water. Should I insulate the tank more or increase the heating by another external source? Thanks for any advice Malc [/QUOTE]
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