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PENN-PLAX Reptology Lizard Lounger Corner Triangle with Ladder– 100% Natural Seagrass Fiber – Great for Bearded Dragons, Anoles, Geckos, and Other Reptiles – Large?
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I'd recommend a couple hammocks! I got mine off Amazon and my beardie LOVES IT
Penn Plax REP701 Lizard Lounger, 100% Natural Seagrass Fibers For Anoles, Bearded Dragons, Geckos, Iguanas, and Hermit Crabs Triangular 14 x 14 Inches Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M2y4CbHSRS7K3
To avoid issues caused by loose substrates, I use non-adhesive shelf liner. These have worked really well for me and my dragons for years. They are easy to clean and in expensive to change out.
I previously looked to upgrade to tile but was having a hard time finding the right measurements. The Home Depot/Lowe’s near me did not cut to size either. :(
Edit: you might try adding a hammock. My guys love theirs.
My girl loves her Reptology Natural Lizard Lounger. I would recommend with any hammock to replace the suction cups with command hooks. A lot of the time beardies are too heavy for the suction cups to support.
ok can’t add a photo but here’s the link:
Penn-Plax Reptology Lizard Loungers – 100% Natural Seagrass Fiber – Great for Bearded Dragons, Anoles, Geckos, and Other Reptiles – 6 Sizes & Styles Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZEMGF9RPHQQ7BX56YW43?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The only real way to do it is going to be to go up because you have such a small footprint to work with.
If I had to make it work temporarily:
- I'd trade out the carpet for slate tile for ease of cleaning;
- Cover the sides and back with something to cut down exposure. I'd go with either foam board or poster board from the dollar store, but honestly something as simple as newspaper can work just fine;
- Move the dishes to the corners and possibly eliminate the water bowl entirely only because I offer water by oral syringe every couple days and ensure he drinks his fill and only if it's not necessary to maintain correct humidity levels;
- Pick up a couple of seagrass hammocks to bring him up closer to the heat and UVB fixtures. Ideally I'd do a couple of these specific corner hammocks because they're so big. They'll have to bend to fit in that tank and if you place one on each end and move the resin decorations closer to the center they can kinda-sorta double as hides to offer some coverage;
- Add some artificial plants to the bottom, even if they're just cheap things from the dollar store or Walmart or something along those lines. Basically just something to add more coverage to help with exposure.
Household stuff like shoe boxes can work in a pinch, too. Doesn't have to be fancy, they'll make due with what's available to them.
Correcting the UVB setup and making sure your temperature gradient is correct are really the only two completely non-negotiable things here.
Amazon. I can’t remember the exact one but here is one like it.
Penn-Plax Lizard Lounger Reptology for Bearded Dragons, Iguanas, and Other Reptiles - Easy to Hang https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3NNVQGJZ1984JRED9D1K
Thank you!! I had fun decorating it for her! She’s 7 yrs old, so her activity pieces are located at a lower level than my 2 yr old’s activity pieces.
I found that corner Hammock on Amazon:
That style thermometer is typically not considered to be very accurate (should be good for measuring humidity though). I'd recommend two probe thermometers, so you can keep track of the ambient temperature on each end. In addition, an infrared temperature gun is a very useful tool, and the best way to make sure the surface temperature of the basking spot is good.
For the hammock, something in this sort of style is better. If you have trouble with the suction cups, you can use Command hooks and attach the hammock to those.
As someone else said, a multivitamin is good to have in addition to the calcium (switch to the multivitamin for 2 days a week).
Can't really see anything else to improve. You might need a higher wattage heat lamp, but there's no way to know until you set everything up and try it. If you want to be sure, you can go for a higher wattage bulb and also order a dimmer plug, so you can always lower it as needed.
Something I wish I'd considered earlier is accommodation for the live food. If you can keep his food alive indefinitely, it means much fewer trips to the shop, and less money wasted on dying food. It's so much easier when you have adequate equipment to store and look after the live food. Just something to think about if like me you hadn't considered it yet.
Penn Plax REP701 Lizard Lounger, 100% Natural Seagrass Fibers For Anoles, Bearded Dragons, Geckos, Iguanas, and Hermit Crabs Triangular 14 x 14 Inches Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6jHVCbTCA1HQF
I bought this one for mine, it has adjustable suction cups so you can put it anywhere. It really adds a new dimension to their hide and I think mine love it cause it covers a good portion of their tank so they feel even more hidden when outside of their hides
I bought mine off of Amazon. They're really nice and would recommend getting one. Sorry for the long link, I'm on mobile and don't know how to format.
Link: Penn-Plax 14x14" Lizard Lounger, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_lkTRL1zlGFkik
I bought mine off of Amazon. They're really nice and would recommend getting one. Sorry for the long link, I'm on mobile and don't know how to format.
Link: Penn-Plax 14x14" Lizard Lounger, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_lkTRL1zlGFkik
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Mine loves to hang out in her lizard lounger with a small pouch hide on top. Definitely recommend deeper substrate as well.
For fake plants, just check for any wires that may poke out. Soak in water with some dish soap to remove any excess dye and rinse off before putting in. I’ve gotten plants from Ikea or Dollar General and slightly prefer those to Michael/Joann’s. I’ve found the cheaper material actually holds up better. You can also go more naturalistic with leaf litter on top of the aspen. You can buy it online (magnolia leaves are particularly awesome snek hiding spots) or there are instructions for how to safely collect your own and dry out/disinfect it.
For cheap hides, I actually love these organizing boxes from Target. The green and grey are opaque enough to be really secure and they’re made of a soft plastic that is really easy to cut a door into with kitchen shears without having any sharp edges.
Since your noodle is on aspen, you may want to give a DIY humidity box as well since aspen doesn’t hold much moisture. My gal loved hers when she was on aspen and it made her sheds come out perfect. Here is a tutorial from Snake Discovery. I used a similar method but made mine from a plastic pencil box so it would be totally opaque. I also added a (cleaned off) rock to give her something to rub against.
Overall you’re doing a great job! No need to spend a ton to add in some cool enrichment, but you’ll be amazed how much it improves their lives.
I have a few posts showing Waffle's vivarium. One | Two | Three
Decor elements in those setups include the Thrive Desert Reptile Corner Hide, MSI Boulder Creek Natural Sandstone Step Stones, Lizard Loungers and Bridge, Exo-Terra water dish. I use Jurassic Natural Australian Desert Dragon Habitat for the substrate mostly because Waffle likes digging and I like the look of it.
I got it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013T6XPVC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And thank you! 😊
Amazon! It's this one here; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_3qcZEbSNC5H3K
It's two separate hammocks that I tied together! I found them on Amazon, sorry the links aren't pretty but I'm on mobile!
Thanks! It's a lizard lounger: https://www.amazon.com/Penn-Plax-REP701-Seagrass-Triangular/dp/B013T6XPVC
I knew it would be way too big, but the material was perfect for climbing and had great structure, so I used some creative folding to turn it into a hut. The suction cups are attached with tied leather cord, so you can easily remove them and place only as needed. I'm just using one to anchor against the wall and the cord from another one to tie it together so it doesn't flop around.
Mentioned the reptile hammock in the post, but, admittedly, it's a novel so I don't think anyone read it :) Any ideas on the questions I had? I'm gonna clean it up a little...
Here's the link to the one I got. You might want to get a smaller version of it unless you have a giant tank.
Link: Penn-Plax 14x14" Lizard Lounger, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T6XPVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_lkTRL1zlGFkik
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