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I guess it depends on what you consider warm, but they never need to be above 75 or so. Most research I've done says 75-85, and my house temps stay around 75. I know hot is far more dangerous than cool. You could use a small heat lamp as long as they can get to a cooler area. I would recommend temp gauges at both ends. I've recently talked with Lawrence at Gekkotas.com about UV lighting. He agreed it can't hurt, but his uros, like mine, will choose the shadier part of the enclosure. But, there again, you have to find a balance. They need the uv for the plants and reproductive cycles.
Safe to say there aren't many experts on these guys. You don't see them flooding the market like beardies or cresties. Everyone's experience, including yours, will be beneficial to the hobby. I've never lost a CB, only WC, and I don't attribute that to husbandry. So I'll add that quarantine is super important!
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