Posted by IG27 on June 23, 2000 at 22:39:11:
In Reply to: Still confused on heating and lighting posted by Kris on June 23, 2000 at 21:24:14:
: I've read Melissa's care sheet+all the links at her site.
: However I'm stil locnfused. For lighting+haeting, should I use some sort of ceramic heater with a uvb light? Or some kind of full spectrum light /w a uvb light? Im soo confused. Also, over a metal screen top... how would i go about with: mounting/placing/straigt down laying on top; the lighting+ heating withought having fire problems? What do you guys use and how is it set up? thanks
Here's my cage, I got UVB bulbs(Reptisun5.0) and regualar incadescent light for heat!
Adjust distance and wattage of incadescent to get correct basking temp of 95-100 F, Overall temp in the cage should be around 80, can drop to mid 70's at night.
My whole room stays at 80 all the time, but you may need a ceramic heater to keep inside warm if this is not the case.
You can do lights 12 hours on and 12 hours off. Make sure UVB is no more than 18 inches from IG, 12 or less the best.
If put on a metal cage top there shouldn't be a problem with fire.
Hope this helps.