Question about electrical

[HandsomeJack]

I was curious how others have done there electrical.. I have just built a tegu cage (6x4x4) and do most people just drill out holes large enough to fit a plug and use basking lamps or try to wire from scratch? Pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Red Earth Exotics]

Here is what I did for my retics. You can use the same fixtures for the MV bulbs also, just without the caging.

I used a hole saw to cut out a hole in the ceiling of the cage. I took a porcelain keyless fixture that I got from the hardware store for like $2. (don't use the plastic ones, they aren't nearly as durable). I mounted it with some screws and ran some romex to it.

The other end of the romex was terminated to a switch which got it's power from a junction box with receptacles in it. Super easy.

 

[HandsomeJack]

Thanks, great tips!