Hi All!
I'm setting out to build Norbert's big boy tank, and I'm looking for ideas on what to include, layout, heating options etc.
He's currently in a 40 gallon breeder in my bedroom, see pic.
So I sketched up an idea for my livingroom, see pic.
The other shelves/openings are for my other herp kids.
I've been going back and forth on whether to just use lamps for all heat, or to install a thermostat to control under floor heating for ambient and just use one lamp for basking/uvb. I live in Northern Virginia, and have central heating and cooling in my home (built 1991).
My initial idea was to have Norbert on the floor for ease of play time, i.e. I could just slide door up and let him come out and play, and retreat to his room when he was done, rather then having to carry him back when he start to bury himself in the couch cushions... but then I saw some other builds where the main enclosure is build on top of a cabinet system, which i can see as a plus since heat rises and less dog nose prints to wash off the glass (plexi).
I'm happy to hear comments and criticism. I'm expecting to have to alter things a bit along the way to meet Norbert's personal tegu preferences, but the base structure I would like to get right on the first go.
Thank you for your advice in advance, and I'm happy to answer any questions!
-Nya
I'm setting out to build Norbert's big boy tank, and I'm looking for ideas on what to include, layout, heating options etc.
He's currently in a 40 gallon breeder in my bedroom, see pic.
So I sketched up an idea for my livingroom, see pic.
The other shelves/openings are for my other herp kids.
I've been going back and forth on whether to just use lamps for all heat, or to install a thermostat to control under floor heating for ambient and just use one lamp for basking/uvb. I live in Northern Virginia, and have central heating and cooling in my home (built 1991).
My initial idea was to have Norbert on the floor for ease of play time, i.e. I could just slide door up and let him come out and play, and retreat to his room when he was done, rather then having to carry him back when he start to bury himself in the couch cushions... but then I saw some other builds where the main enclosure is build on top of a cabinet system, which i can see as a plus since heat rises and less dog nose prints to wash off the glass (plexi).
I'm happy to hear comments and criticism. I'm expecting to have to alter things a bit along the way to meet Norbert's personal tegu preferences, but the base structure I would like to get right on the first go.
Thank you for your advice in advance, and I'm happy to answer any questions!
-Nya