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So, I've got three Argus monitors that are growing like weeds. Looking to build them a substantial enclosure (10 x 10 x 8) in the coming months. While planning that out however, I started wondering how do other people provide temperature ranges in large enclosures (specifically, hot spots).

Do people still use Rete's stacks for larger monitors? Made of what? Wood? Sealed wood? Rocks? Some combination of all of the above? Any direction would be appreciated.

I have used them with many larger species. You do have to keep an eye on the species. Some types will rub their backbone and cause scaring or discoloration of the skin.

I came about the Retes stacks with wood, as rock is too heavy and can cause death, particularly with such species as panoptes, as they never stop redesigning their cages. Good luck