I'm getting ready to build my first custom enclosure. It is for one male Bearded Dragon. I want to make it 6x2x2. Is that good enough for an adult BD? I am going to make it out of Melamine. I noticed on a post further down the board it was recommended that the vents be near the bottom of the cage. I don't use sand, so I could technically put the vents near the bottom. Where is the best place to put the vents? On the sides or on the bottom back?



Also, how should I do the lighting in the cage? I'm worried about putting the lighting inside the enclosure, because I'm afraid the BD might hurt himself. In his current setup, he is separated from the lights by the screen top on his tank. Is that not a problem? For lighting/heat I have a UVB strip, a Ceramic Heat Emitter, and a regular bulb type of light. Is it better to cut holes in the top of the Melamine and set the lights on top of the enclosure, or is it okay to put the lighting inside of the cage?



Sorry for all the stupid questions, I plan on starting the cage this week and am trying to get it right the first time . Thanks for any help you can give! And if anyone has pics of their BD enclosures to share that would be great.

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