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Hi,
Is it ok to use a large stone for my lizard to bask on, not a hot rock, I have a spot light for basking. My lizard is a Green Iguana, I was going to but a large log for him under the spot light but someone suggested a large stone instead, is it ok or will the stone get too hot.
Thank you
Dave
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Green iguanas are arboreal, tropical animals, and usually bask on foliage.
Desert dwelling lizards are better suited to tollerate hot temperatures/objects under their bellies.
Therefore, it is safe to say a large log would be better than a rock, that can get hot enough to cause even minor burns.
You can have large rocks around that can help shedding, as well as decor, but a log would be best on the hottest spot.
-IJ
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