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I am almost done with this LONG ONGOING PROJECT!!!

veiled chameleon cage...
6'x3'x18"

needs lights..
not enough room above for a MV light(ceilings are 7') so...
i was thinking a 4' florescent UVB running vertically inside the cage so that no matter where he goes he is getting UVB. I picture it running in the front corner or maybe both front corners w/ a glare shield so that you can look in w/o being blinded. BUT...

what about the problems...
water...i have a automatic mister that may be able to get some moisture on the bulbs and fixtures...any solutions?
breakage inside the cage...very remote chance...worth taking?
electricity...can he ge to any electrically hot areas?

any input?

scott

can't you just put the fixture vertically outside the cage?
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0.1 veiled - Luna
0.2 green anoles Jaida & Jetta
0.1 brown anole - Jamaica
0.2 house geckos - Gaia & Tia
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Líta

more for appearance and size...i've built this cage about as big as i could and placing them outside will break the design but more importantly will increase the size....so if inside will work then that gets the nod but if not, out they go