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Posted by Paul on April 17, 2002 at 07:48:41:

Hi All,

I'm seriously thinking about building a vivarium for an iguana, as these creatures have fascinated me all my life!!!

I will be building the vivarium in my garage and have 11ft x 8ft x 7ft (LxBxH) to play with (minus a few inches for structure and insulation). The question I have is regarding heating. Obviously keeping such a large area warm is going to be difficult. I would like to know how to achieve a consistent temperature in such a large space. My initial thoughts are to use tubular heaters mounted under the vivarium. Three 4ft heaters, two for daytime and one for nigh time set on timers and thermos. Obviously Full spec lights installed above for Vitamin D3 and calcium absorption along with spot lights for basking. Then there's the humidity to contend with. I would like to discuss these matters with the experts out there and hopefully learn enough to think about the actual construction and purchase.

I would also like to know of the caractristic differences between males and females.

Look forward to responses.
Paul

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Re: Novice Q's Mr. D 04/17/02 (0)
heating... Mark 04/17/02 (4)
- Re: heating... Paul 04/17/02 (3)
  - Distructiveness... Dara 04/17/02 (1)
    - Thanks paul 04/18/02 (0)
  - Re: heating... Mark 04/17/02 (0)

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: Hi All, : I'm seriously thinking about building a vivarium for an iguana, as these creatures have fascinated me all my life!!! : I will be building the vivarium in my garage and have 11ft x 8ft x 7ft (LxBxH) to play with (minus a few inches for structure and insulation). The question I have is regarding heating. Obviously keeping such a large area warm is going to be difficult. I would like to know how to achieve a consistent temperature in such a large space. My initial thoughts are to use tubular heaters mounted under the vivarium. Three 4ft heaters, two for daytime and one for nigh time set on timers and thermos. Obviously Full spec lights installed above for Vitamin D3 and calcium absorption along with spot lights for basking. Then there's the humidity to contend with. I would like to discuss these matters with the experts out there and hopefully learn enough to think about the actual construction and purchase. : I would also like to know of the caractristic differences between males and females. : Look forward to responses. : Paul

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