Re: Housing question--Need help fast

Posted by Marissa on May 21, 2000 at 20:25:16:

In Reply to: Housing question--Need help fast posted by Andrew on May 21, 2000 at 09:33:25:

Hi Andrew,

yeah a glass tank is the pits, better is an indoor pen but a rubbermaid tub is fine for starters at least. A basking bulb in one end is fine, make sure it's not too high wattage or making the tub too hot (use thermometer to gauge temps). Full-spectrum lighting isn't really what you need, you need UVB lighting. I'd get a Reptisun 5.0% bulb (made by ZooMed, can be bought online at www.herpsupplies.com or www.beanfarm.com) and put it in a fluorescent light fixture (from Home Depot) to lay across the length of the tub. You can probably just lay it right across the tub..don't know if you would need a special rack even. Heat and UVB light on in daytime, off at night. Room temps should be at least 70F though. Also, see my Sulcata Care Sheet (link below) for complete care info (at least the basics!) and feel free to email me with any questions :)

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: Hi Andrew, : yeah a glass tank is the pits, better is an indoor pen but a rubbermaid tub is fine for starters at least. A basking bulb in one end is fine, make sure it's not too high wattage or making the tub too hot (use thermometer to gauge temps). Full-spectrum lighting isn't really what you need, you need UVB lighting. I'd get a Reptisun 5.0% bulb (made by ZooMed, can be bought online at www.herpsupplies.com or www.beanfarm.com) and put it in a fluorescent light fixture (from Home Depot) to lay across the length of the tub. You can probably just lay it right across the tub..don't know if you would need a special rack even. Heat and UVB light on in daytime, off at night. Room temps should be at least 70F though. Also, see my Sulcata Care Sheet (link below) for complete care info (at least the basics!) and feel free to email me with any questions :)

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