lizardwizard
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I am in the process of planning a custom order with Animal Plastics for a tegu enclosure. Whereas I know I could have someone build me a custom much cheaper, I am really set on an AP enclosure. That being said, I have some questions about customizations for the enclosure.
I am asking that the door positioning be raised up to about 8" for substrate depth. Is this sufficient?
In regards to lighting, they've said they can add an 18" T8 fluorescent fixture and/or incandescent sockets inside the cage. I am a little torn as to what lighting I should go with -- I know they require a hot basking spot and UVB lighting, but they also need to be able to be able to get away from the UVB, too.
I'm not really sure what the best choice for lighting, here. I need to clarify now how many incandescent sockets I could have put in. Would an 18" T8 be enough to provide UVB? I could have it installed more closely to one side so the tegu could escape the UVB, and then use the incandescent sockets for basking/ceramic heat emitter, etc.
Venting is another option they offered. I was thinking of having it installed on on the upper back wall or ceiling. Thoughts on this?
Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
I am asking that the door positioning be raised up to about 8" for substrate depth. Is this sufficient?
In regards to lighting, they've said they can add an 18" T8 fluorescent fixture and/or incandescent sockets inside the cage. I am a little torn as to what lighting I should go with -- I know they require a hot basking spot and UVB lighting, but they also need to be able to be able to get away from the UVB, too.
I'm not really sure what the best choice for lighting, here. I need to clarify now how many incandescent sockets I could have put in. Would an 18" T8 be enough to provide UVB? I could have it installed more closely to one side so the tegu could escape the UVB, and then use the incandescent sockets for basking/ceramic heat emitter, etc.
Venting is another option they offered. I was thinking of having it installed on on the upper back wall or ceiling. Thoughts on this?
Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated!