I am setting up a 4x2x2 enclosure for my son's adult Blue Tegu's and thought I'd replace his ceramic heaters with Hologen basking lamps. What wattage should I use? The enclosure has two 4x3 vents on each lower end of each side for circulation. The cage height is 2 ft. I wanted the right bulb size so that I could have them on 24/7 without having the cage get too hot. I have a helix in their to protect them from getting to hot. Thanks in advance. ZACK!
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Another husbandry Q......................
ZX
Feb 14, 2004 02:11 PM
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alioops
Feb 14, 2004 07:33 PM
You won't be able to leave hallogen lights on 24/7 because the tegus need a day/night light cycle. Why not keep using the ceramic heat emmitter? That in combination with a reptile uv bulb of some kind on a timer should be good.
to tell you the truth, that cage sounds kind of small for two tegus. How about elevating the cage onto a box about the same size, cut a hole in the bottom of their top cage, and give them a ramp down into the lower box? I bet they would love it. You could put a kennel type heating pad in the lower level and they could sleep in there. Put old rags and towels in there and they will create a nest. then they will come up into the top cage area to eat and bask, and exhibit all their interesting behaviors.
