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I live in the San Bernardino area of Southern California. Temps top out about 110 and bottom out around 40. Humidity is low, but with live plants, drips, misting and proper substrate, I believe I can fix that. Assuming ceramic heat emitter for winter, I'm considering an outdoor setup to house most likely Panthers but perhaps Mellers or something else, but those are the ones I'd prefer. Does anyone have any experience housing them outdoors locally here or in similar climate? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Want to make sure I'm doing the right thing before buying anything.

Thanks in advance,
Frank

One more thing. I will likely shade the cages in the summer to keep the temps down but provide a bit of natural light for a basking spot. That's my thinking anyway. But any suggestions would be wonderful.

I live in southern texas and house mine outside all summer long. I havea misting system set up to go off 6 times a day(graden hose timer $30) when it's at it's hottest. I find hibiscus to be the best plant cause they grow like a weed in the hot sun and provide a lot of shade. I also hose them down with the hose a few times a day. (I soak them are a few mintues)
hope this helps. I would be worried about the night time temp where your at I make sure mine don't go below 60 at night.