Indeed.
Also, you will get a much better distribution of light by placing the UVB across the middle of the enclosure, diagonally preferably.
You should be using a temp gun to measure the animals surface temp, and that of the metal under the basking light. Aside from that, its useless. You...
Im quite serious about not needing an enclosure, and that on a unenclosed tree would be a better environment for her. Then, when you can, get some screen material, or hardware cloth, and wrap it around it, if you still cant afford a cage.
The animal really does need to see a vet though, theres...
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No issues here, it has always been a bit sketchy though, especially after the last overhaul the site did.
...but not any more issues than usual.
On a related note, Im very excited! Its almost pumpkin carving time! ;D
Jdog1027, also known as rawg277201 on youtube, is a great dude, and does have excellent videos. Especially this one:
You should watch it often.
Yes, it is a bit bare, but youve done some neat things, and have a good base to work from.
Especially with all the other stuff going on in the room...
I think its great that they did!
Well, if that is the female I had, (which I think it is, but cant be sure :o) her name is Motoko Kusanagi. :)
Great pics John! You know I love seeing them...
At first I tried keeping a basking light aimed at the side of the tub.
I then moved them into the same closet as my water heater, and had great success, without any additional "work".
Id recommend trying to find a warm closet from my experience.
I like to screw hooks into the inside frame, and run 550 cord from the hooks to the plant.
This has numerous benefits.
It allows you to have more plants.
It allows you to create a "canopy" area.
This allows you to have your misting nozzles hit the high-up hanging plant, and have the water...