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Post Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:34 pm   Need advice on my basking setup

My 2 RES refused to go up to the basking platform. What could be the issue? Need advise. Thank you :D
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:06 am   Re: Need advice on my basking setup

Is it new to them? How long have you had them? What's the basking temperature?
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 5:33 am   Re: Need advice on my basking setup

The DIY basking platform was setup yesterday. That could probably be the reason i guess. Am just worrying they have no dry area to bask.
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:28 am   Re: Need advice on my basking setup

I would temporarily move the light closer to the ramp. And try to lure them up there with food.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:39 pm   Re: Need advice on my basking setup

What is your basking temp. At
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1 RES 4" "GRUMPY" male
1 RES 3" "CIN" Male
1 ASN 4" "ROCKY" male ( AFRICAN SIDENECK )
1 ASN 4" "VENOM" MALE ( AFRICAN SIDENECK )
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:17 pm   Re: Need advice on my basking setup

What did they bask on before? Before I went ATBA, I had that floating dock.

Days after no basking with the ATBA, I stuck the old floating dock up on the basking platform and all was good.
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