the basking spot is at 130,the substrateis temporary until i find something else (what do you suggest and i am trying to get a 20 long (dad) ) edit:why is am elevated basking spot necessary... i want to give this little guy the best care possibleHe isn't staying in tank long is he, cause everything about it is just wrong. Improper substrate, no elevated basking spot, its too small, etc. He will not even last a Month alive in that tank as is.
From everything I have read, the basking spot doesn't need to be elevated, just between 110-130. I have read that alot of breeders use bird seed, the millet kind.
http://www.deerfernfarms.com/Uromastyx_Care.htm
These guys seem pretty respected as Uro breeders.
Yeah, that is where I got mine as well. And while it doesn't need to be elevated, they appreciate it. As to millet seed, never used it, but many do since its both food and a substrate