Do Amphibians Need A Hot Spot Like Snakes And Lizards?
Amphibians don’t need to bask like reptiles to warm themselves – and most will actively hide away from excessive heat or light to avoid drying out their skins. For tropical species of amphibians, the overall ambient temperature within their tank is important, since this keeps their general body temperature at the proper level, but harsh or dry heat in the vivarium is something that the amphibian keeper generally needs to avoid.
