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Yeah, you could get the fixture only. Like the second one in the picture. I paid $35 for it. It’s for extra light only. The Zoo Med does have hanging ability but is much larger in size. I am surprised there are so few choices out there. Building your own could be a good option, too.

I don’t know the size of the mini dome you mentioned, but I measured this one and it’s about 4.25” in diameter and about 6” in height, with maybe 4” or so from socket to the edge of the fixture. Hope this helps.

Right, so it's a standard socket like you'd find on a regular household bulb A19 or A20 type. The differences between the two models are: Ballast -- Integrated on the Zoo Med and free standing on the Exo Terra. The good news is that both models come with a sufficiently long power cord...

Today I got the Exo Terra model. It's the 50W version. Because it mounts permanently to the glass, it will go straight to the bearded dragon. Besides, the Zoo Med is fantastic and Rio loves it. He's growing like crazy still. Shedding non-stop it seems and his appetite is quite ferocious. So...

Just wanted to share a positive experience with Josh's Frogs. They really rock. I've had two problem. One, improperly packaged reptile cave broke in transit and isopods died. Probably unrelated, but still problematic. At the same time, USPS lost a package with one of the metal halide lights I...

Since someone brought up the issue here a few days ago, I googled the problem and found quite a few details about various parasites that utilize the worm as an intermediary host. However, as I believe you have pointed out earlier, even if there is a risk to native species there may not be any...

I also didn't know about the parasite risk, even from store-bought earth worms, until recently. Your advice is sound, but I would offer a friendly challenge to a couple of points. First, nutritionally they are fantastic. Rich in calcium, high in protein and low in fat. So, there is certainly a...

Excellent advice. Given so many other options, sometimes it's best to be cautious and avoid potential trouble up front.

I am not a plant expert by any means, but I know some plants drop leaves when they are healthy and growing. Maybe someone with the same plant can chime in and offer more advice. I'm assuming it's a money tree you're talking about here?

Great setup. Looks very nice. He needs to have a path up and down the vertical space to thermoregulate. They are creative climbers and he'll find his way up and down, but creating a little highway will certainly help.

Very nice!

That's what I've read as well, but I think they would need to eat large quantities in order to get sick. It seems they are more of an irritant than toxin.

An update. So, the Zoo Med model rocks. Still waiting for a meter but he seems to fully self-regulate his exposure. No problems thus far and he seems active and happy. USPS seems to have some major delays. I have three different shipments, including the one with the Exo Terra model, stuck in...

He ate some of the moss. I noticed that the more I gut load his feeders, the less interest he shows in plants and moss or dirt. The first few days he was on the bottom exploring all the new things he's never seen before. Now he largely ignores it. They are such characters though. The other day...

Ok, so today I got some more plants today. I settled on Pothos for the climbing vine. I got a huge plant and split it up to cover the background. Now they just need to grow a little more. Here are some pics: And mister grumpy himself... shedding and not liking the camera.

Fantastic. I’m following along.

If you do proper research and feel comfortable using wild cought bugs, go for it. There are some that are toxic, such as the lightning bug common to where I live. On the other hand, I live next to a relatively large natural preserve. In the summer, the bike path going through it is full of...

All has been said already. Parasites, venom, pesticides. All come to play. We all learn as we go. Good luck!

I wouldn't use soap. Stick them in the oven at 300 degrees for maybe 30 minutes. It will kill off anything that you wouldn't want to share a living space with you Cham. That should sanitize them and dry them out a little.