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I use the Exo Terra Snake Cave (Large) with Reptisoil. I got mine from Pangea Reptiles (much cheaper then the Amazon listing).
I've also used and really like the Zilla Rock Lairs (Large and Medium) as dig boxes and humid hides.
Zilla makes a low profile fixture that you can use with specialty halogen bulbs that might be an option. A DHP would need at least a 5.5 inch dome and I'm not sure there's dome fixture with a low enough profile to fit in the space you have. As an advanced husbandry group, we do not recommend using heat mats as a primary heat source outside of a temporary or quarantine setup.
There’s the link for the shelving unit! It’s from Amazon and I’m in the US so I’m not sure if it will be available other places.
As for the plywood it’s just 1/2 or 3/4 inch I can’t remember now, and cut to about an inch wider and longer than the tank. The tank won’t sit nicely on this shelving without a piece of plywood across it because the 4 corners of it are not completely flush. Putting the plywood across though is a perfect cheap remedy!
As long as the ambient temperatures are above 65F in the evenings, he should be good. A surface thermometer is recommended to make sure you're keeping the correct heat gradient throughout the enclosure, especially the basking area temperatures which are needed for proper digestion.
Sure, here it is! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714QP65Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I ended up putting some stronger magnets on it so it would stay better. And I siliconed the bottom cause there was still some air leaking through. I’m happy with how it turned out, though!
Sure, here it is! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714QP65Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I ended up putting some stronger magnets on it so it would stay better. And I siliconed the bottom cause there was still some air leaking through. I’m happy with how it turned out, though!
Ideally, you want a digital thermometer on each end of the habitat to measure air temperature and a surface thermometer to gauge the surface temperature in the basking area, then adjust your thermostat accordingly to get the correct gradient.
What are your opinions on this soil brand? would this be okay for him
If you're going naturalistic and not fully bioactive, you can bake the soil at 200F for about 20 minutes. Sand can be rinsed quickly and easily using paint strainer bags.
If you're going bioactive baking the substrate will kill all the microfauna and microflora that might benefit your plants and clean up crew.
That would be too close as leos are Zone 1 baskers. Around 12-18 inches would be a safer range, according to the guides available. Keep in mind that UVB guides are estimates and recommendations and there are a number of factors at play. In order to objectively tell if you're in the optimal range in your own setup, you would need to use a UVI meter (which is what was used to make these recommendations).
Another vote for the silla rock lair, the large. (kinda has a snail shell shape on the inside) ZILLA Rock Lair Lg https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8ZQWF1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YGT9JYHG1YCB4AM1G19 filled with wet tan sphagnum moss- not the green, which is dyed and can fuck all the way off.
Omg I bought an Exo Terra 40 gallon with the screen top and I came home to my cat in the tank too. He fell in at some point so he panicked and tore the thing apart trying to get out before giving up and sitting there waiting for me to get home. Luckily my Leo was not hurt. Just scared but she cuddled my neck while I fixed her tank and then she crawled back in and was fine.
I got a metal mesh screen to put over it. Zilla Reptile Pet Terrarium Cover Fresh Air Screen, 36" x 18" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QFQ30K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_AFXFNE52DANHC2SZ72J7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 It is a bit bigger than the tank so I used gorilla tape and taped it to the tank to keep it from wiggling. But even with it on my front doors open no problem and the wired thermostat isn't affected because of it being a little too big it gives room. I couldn't get my cat to stay off of it. People suggested an automatic puff sprayer thing but others said that it was like cat mace and so no... And I also saw about spike pads and I wasn't doing that. Foil didn't work my cat just stole it and shredded it elsewhere. Spraying with water didn't work. And when I yell at him to get down he does but that doesn't keep him from getting back up later. So I gave up. Now that I have the reinforced screen I feel more confident he won't fall in and get hurt or hurt my Leo. He loves her. He likes to sit up there and watch her or lay down and sleep. He doesn't mess with the lighting or heat. So I gave up. I know that's not the answer you want but that's what I did... Lol.
My other cat jumped face first into her old tank the first night we got her (cat) and she hasn't attempted to mess with a tank since then 😂 damn invisible force field took her out 😂
https://www.amazon.com/Homarden-Square-Digging-Deterrent-Plastic/dp/B07R4PZM17/
Try this. Doesn't hurt kitty, but it's not comfortable to sit or lay on. Fortunately my cats leave well enough alone, but I've seen this used.
So if I buy this unit, then I won't need to have a separate timer for my heat source? For the 12 hours, it's on it'll regulate temp and then it'll turn them off? What does it do during the night? Will it still monitor temp/or turn the light on if it gets too cold?
If the bulb is at max power, then changing to a higher wattage will most likely solve the problem. If you don't already have one, getting a surface thermometer to measure the basking area is an essential tool to make sure the heat gradient correct, especially directly under the basking area.
A quick rinse should be fine. Paint strainer bags make it quick and easy to do in your tub or outside with the hose.
I've seen people use cubbard/cabinet organizers to add additional floors to an enclosure. Keep in mind that you want as much usable floor space as possible, so it might be worth just saving for a larger setup rather than spending money to upgrade one that's too small.
This has been my solution. My lamps eventually started to melt the plastic so that the lid actually started to sag. I haven't been able to find a metal mesh lid to replace it but the stand helps to at least slow the problem down.
The problem that I'm now having is that my cats continue to try to jump up there. The only solution I have, since I'm not able to keep the cats away from the terrarium, is to lock the problem cat in a crate anytime that I'm gone. It's not ideal but I don't exactly know what else to do at this point.
I think what I'm going to do is get would like that other commenter has but put it directly across so that the cat isn't sitting on the mesh but I will caution that the light bulbs do get hot enough to burn hair. At one point I realized that my cat was missing some of the whiskers on one side and got very concerned. I was worried somebody hurt her and we ended up figuring out that it was that the light bulb burned off her whiskers. So I would try to keep them as low as possible so that if a cat does jump up there they don't get a nasty burn on at least their face
Would something like this help? I know the Exo Terra screens have the cross bar that can make lamp placement tricky.
So what side do you keep the humid hide on and shoud I have it in there all the time I bought one. PETWAKEY-ST Reptile Hideout Box，Sink Humidifier Gecko Hide Hut Cave Accessories & Vine Habitat Decor for Small Snake Spiders Frog Turtles Lizards Turtles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0936SKJRN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_T7YV6Y2RMY2B3TT0MG54?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This one is good! This thermometer is also a good option if you are on a tight budget.
The 75w halogen will probably be more than enough-you'll probably have to dim it quite a bit, at least in my experience. I use a 38w in my bearded dragon's enclosure at about 12" from the bulb (produces about 105F surface temp).
This is the make and model of what I use in all my enclosures and classroom. I have eight of them and they're all fairly consistent with their readouts for both temperature and humidity.
Thank you for the response! I went to the LGAH group and submitted a request to join, so it'll probably take a bit before I'm able to see any setups. As for the slates, I have gone to my local pet store but had no luck with finding slates/stones. As for landscaping companies/markets in my area, I don't know of any besides maybe my local target, but I'd be lucky to find anything even related to slates in there.
I think I might have to order it so, just to ask in case, will these suffice? (These were the ones I mentioned in the post): https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Slate-Aquascaping-Aquariums-Enclosures/dp/B07CT75H4R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=slate+for+reptiles&qid=1629886371&sr=8-5
(If you don't mind answering, of course. Thank you so very much in advance!)
A digital hydrometer would be the best option. I use a combination thermometer/hydrometer. Better ventilation or a form of dehumidifier can help reduce humidity.