Juvenile Panther Set Up

[Zaccaryus]

Hi,
Could someone tell me if this is a good checklist for a juvenile Panther?
24x24x36 cages
Ficus Plant
humidifier
Strip Light
Zoo mEd 10.0
Inc. FixturHalogen Bulb
Vines and Branches
Drip System

Thanks,
Zach

 

[panther67]

Use the reptisun 5.0, the 10.0 is too much. Also you should use a blue day light heat bulb.

 

[Leedslad88]

Use the reptisun 5.0, the 10.0 is too much. Also you should use a blue day light heat bulb.

Blue day light heat bulb???? Not questioning it but why?

I'd say you would do just fine with a clear 5.0 AVB linear bulb and a normal (clear) heat source.

I use night bulbs (RED) which seems to keep the heat up in my viv really well and also doesnt allow a bright light at night, waking the lil one. A decent (habistat) day / night thermostat will do really well.

 

[carol5208]

Not sure where you live but if you mist, have a dripper going and some live plants you should not need a humidifier. I live in FLA so am lucky inside and out with the humidity.

 

[BrokenTail]

You can get a 24x24x48 cheaper then a 24x24x36 from LLLReptile. I have a 5 month olds panther in there now doing great. I'm assuming you haven't got the equipment yet?

 

[Zaccaryus]

cage

Actually i was thinking of 18X18X36.Should I go ahead and get the 24? No I just thinking I have not bought anything yet. Thanks,
Zach

 

[greenguy420]

well if your going to get a juvenile i would go with the 24X24X48, they need room to move around and explore.

Babies are a different story with cage size and how much you have in it.