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hey i have a question for you herp lover/weekend warriors out there. Im going back to beardies and cutting down on my albino leopard gecko breeding project since i had a nasty bacterial infection come through and wipe out some of my stock. The healthyones im keep (sorry to say they are all juvi and hatchling so ill have to wait a bit for more eggs) anyway im going back to beardies an dknow i want to work with reds. I live in flordia so i have a nice climate for an outdoor cage for bearides. was going to turn my old sandbox into a 8'x 7'x 6' (approximatly) structure. 6 2"x4" on each side with screening all around and stable top. I would make a door on one side to move in and out of and was going to install basking lamp on one side, humidifing system on one side, heat tiles under dens i build, and an actually small swimming tub. I am worried however about them getting sick by being outside, DOes anyone here keep their beardies outside with it beeing allright.

My other question is if this doesnn't work out does anyone have plans for indoor structure that will hold a 1.2 breeding group or 1.1. I would greatly appreciate it.

thanks and sorry for long post.

Jason

As long as they are protected from predators, pesticides and such, they should be fine......I have had mine outside for a month so far this year and they are doing fine.....I don't understand why you feel you need a humidity device as Florida is humid anyway and dragons are more of a desert environment animal, too much humidity can cause respiratory problems. Depending on where you live in Florida, it may be to cool to keep them out all year round for optimal health, especially those who are not adults.