I noticed in Frank's picture of his flavs that the heat lamps were located inside the enclosure. I'm just wondering if anyone who has built their enclosure this way ever had a problem with the monitor burning itself on the lamp accidentally. I have a 6ft x 4 ft enclosure I keep a single argus monitor in. The enclosure is made out of wood and the basking area is screened on top. One time I noticed her investigating the enclosure and tripoded up towards the lamp while flicking its tongue. During one tongue flick its tongue came into contact with the lamp and it jerked away quickly. I became alarmed but this was many months ago and she is no worse for the wear. It is for this reason I'm hesitant to put heat lamps within the enclosure. With monitors such as ackies that do not really tripod I would say its a non-issue but with others like argus I could see them getting burn. I'd like to hear your thoughts. Am I being paranoid or do I have legitimate concerns? Thanks.



Hany

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