Exo Terra infrared thermometer

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Quasi
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Exo Terra infrared thermometer

Post by Quasi » 02 Oct 2021, 11:43

I purchased an Eco Terra infrared thermometer for measuring the temperature in our indoor tortoise enclosure particularly for the basking area as I thought it might be more reliable than some of the other thermometers I have tried in the past. It may sound a really daft question but can I direct this on his shell when he's under the basking light to get an accurate reading? I know you mustn't point it at their eyes but was wondering about the top of his shell.
I would appreciate any comments.
Thank you.

Quasi

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Nina
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Re: Exo Terra infrared thermometer

Post by Nina » 02 Oct 2021, 13:40

Hi Quasi,

Yes, it should be absolutely fine to point the temp gun at the tortoise's shell -- no problem at all.

Cheers,
Nina

Quasi
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Re: Exo Terra infrared thermometer

Post by Quasi » 02 Oct 2021, 17:42

Thank you, Nina, that’s very helpful. Thank you also for such a quick reply.
Quasi

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