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My gecko's heat pad is on the side. Is this tank setup okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is my tank good for him? Is it okay if my heat pad is on the the side?

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 19th, 2017

The tank looks fine, but geckos absorb heat better through their bellies than through their back, as they tend to be more active at dawn and dusk, rather than other lizards that are active during the day and would bask in the sun in the wild.

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