Do i need more heat for my emperor scorpion?

gsmall at 09h38
03
Aug
2011
Do i need more heat for my emperor scorpion?

im new to scorpions so i have concerns about heat. i have a 10 gal tank with a heat mat on the back,a shelter,water rock bowl and about 4 inch of substrate. I moved it from the bottom from fear of it killing itself. I have the humidity perfect and the temp on the warm side say 77 but the substrate is quite cold to the touch and it is only warm on a very small area that is touching the heat mat. Should i get a lamp with a ir bulb and would
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