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Ra now has a new elevated basking spot. He really seems to like it because he climbs on it, hides in it, and basks on it. I haven't seen him this active in months I can't wait to add his new dirt so he can burrow too.
Feel free to comment on my current setup.

Thanks

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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra

thats really cool. do u have plans for it? or did u just put it together? either way........it looks good.

I designed it but it was my fiance who built it (I helped ). It didn't cost very much either, just the cost of some kind of particle board (only one was needed) and finishing nails. Bought these at Home Depot. We managed to get it built in one evening.

Glad you all like it
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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra

what size enclosure is that? I like that idea for a basking spot, kinda like a little staircase.

The basking spot has 3 levels total. The basic dimensions of it is 12" long X 10" wide X 6" tall. Each "stair" is 2" high. The first platform (the bottom one) is 12" long, the second platform is 10" long, and the third platform (the top one) is 8" long.

Hope this helps
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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra

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JDBlackdog
2.1 MALI
1.1 YELLOW GEYRI
0.2 SOMOLIAN
1.1 ORNATE
0.1 ROTTWEILER

nice!!!
i also added new bulb...it was soft light before, now it is reflector bulb...it is much, much hotter!
i hope this will do for my Amon now!
i gave him a warm bath today, and he seemed he enjoyed it!
now i must concentrate on addong another hiding spot and then it will be perfect!
dirt comes next year, when i will know a bit more about that!
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1.0.0 Ball python (Oz)
0.0.1 Hardwicki Uro (Amon)
0.1.0 Black cat (Tomika)

does your uro seem to use the hammok in his cage i have been thinking about getting mine one but i didnt know if they would use it
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1.1 Mali Uro (Roadrunner and Wild E. Coyote)
1.0 Veiled Chameleon (Champs)
0.0.1 Savannah Monitor (Komodo)
1.0 Ball Python (Mr.Mo)
0.0.1 Red Eared Slider (Franklin)
1.0 Snapping Turtle (Yertle)

He used a lot more before brumation. He hasn't used it much lately.
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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra

That's fantastic! It looks just great!

Did you finish the wood at all or is it unfinished wood? What type of wood is it?

Nicki

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1.1.0 Uromastyx maliensis (Mali Uromastyx) - Spike and Lizzy
0.0.1 Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri (Variable (Thayer’s) Kingsnake) - Kavi
0.0.1 Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli (Pueblan Milksnake) - Callia
0.2.0 Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-Sided Garter Snakes) - Spot and Fluffy

It's unfinished wood but I filed down the edges to round them out. I'm not sure what kind of wood it is (maybe particle board). It's a wood that has several layers glued and pressed tightly together. It's also one of the cheaper woods (only paid a few bucks for it). Check out Home Depot, that's where I bought it.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask anytime
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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra

Just curious. I'm wondering if varnishing it would make it easier to clean (as long as the varnish was thoroughly dried, of course!) Or will you just sand down the messy parts?

I know also that snakes can't take certain types of wood (ie. cedar) and wondered if the same holds for uros too?

I really like the steps idea, it's really fantastic!

Nicki

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1.1.0 Uromastyx maliensis (Mali Uromastyx) - Spike and Lizzy
0.0.1 Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri (Variable (Thayer’s) Kingsnake) - Kavi
0.0.1 Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli (Pueblan Milksnake) - Callia
0.2.0 Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-Sided Garter Snakes) - Spot and Fluffy

I can't tell you anything about varnish. I didn't use any for the simple reason that I don't know if it would poison my uro if he were to lick it (he always licks anything new that's been added to his "territory". I also didn't really want a glossy finish to make the surface slippery. By leaving the wood in its natural state, it makes it easier for Ra to get a better grip with his claws. He climbs those stairs like a pro (Hmm, did I just invent the first reptile Stairmaster? ). The wood I used is fir, not ceder. As for sanding it down rather than varnishing, I'm keeping an eye on Ra to make sure that the sanded down parts are not giving him any trouble (ie. splinters, cuts, etc.). So far, so good.
If there's anything else, feel free to ask anytime
Good luck with your own setup
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1 Mali Uromastyx named Ra