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Hi everyone

I need help with my Flexarium (mesh viv). I have a Flexarium for my Cham and it's my first winter with him. I live up North (UK) and in the winter it can hit like -1 to -5 degrees sometimes and I'm worried about the effects of the night temperatures on my Cham. I keep him inside and the room isn't always that warm in the winter. Central heating sadly isn't an option. What could I do to ensure he is warm? Is there any extra heating I could supply for the flexarium to ensure he's warm? Or should I change his enclosure? Please help, no-one else seems to have been able to help

How cold does the room get? Remember, as long as your cham gets the chance to warm up thoroughly every day (so he can eat, drink, digest food, etc) the cooler night temp may not be a problem. If the room stays warmer than 50 F you are OK. You can drape a towel or sheet over the cage to protect from chilly drafts at night. Also, you can hang clear plastic sheeting such as a shower curtain over the back and sides for the entire winter to help hold in humidity and keep the temp a bit more stable. Misting with warm water instead of tap temperature will help too. Feed early enough in the day so he can digest while the cage is warm...don't feed late in the afternoon.