I’ve searched to the ends of the Internet and this site had the closest discussion to what I am wanting to do.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/heat-lamp-for-wife.123898/
I seriously want to build a small building (100-200 square feet) and keep it really warm (90-110 F) with dry Tucson Arizona climate, dessert sand, and a giant hot rock, and maybe a bathtub sized water feature. I know it will be very impractical, but I’m okay with that to some degree. Wood and electric heat are my two options.
Most important is warm, dry air, and lots of sun-like light.. unfortunately will be fake sun here.
I know how to build normal homes, so intermediate to advanced construction isn’t a problem. I have some ideas but would love opinions and especially to hear about any success or failure stories of something similar — for a zoo full of chams or humans or otherwise.
Short backstory... my wife was willing to move from Tucson AZ to the Pacific Northwest / Washington State area with me. We have 14 acres in the rainforest and a beautiful home, but she will always miss the dessert. I’d just like to bring a small piece to her, to keep her slightly happier between visits back down south.
If you read this far, thanks a lot, even if you can’t help
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/heat-lamp-for-wife.123898/
I seriously want to build a small building (100-200 square feet) and keep it really warm (90-110 F) with dry Tucson Arizona climate, dessert sand, and a giant hot rock, and maybe a bathtub sized water feature. I know it will be very impractical, but I’m okay with that to some degree. Wood and electric heat are my two options.
Most important is warm, dry air, and lots of sun-like light.. unfortunately will be fake sun here.
I know how to build normal homes, so intermediate to advanced construction isn’t a problem. I have some ideas but would love opinions and especially to hear about any success or failure stories of something similar — for a zoo full of chams or humans or otherwise.
Short backstory... my wife was willing to move from Tucson AZ to the Pacific Northwest / Washington State area with me. We have 14 acres in the rainforest and a beautiful home, but she will always miss the dessert. I’d just like to bring a small piece to her, to keep her slightly happier between visits back down south.
If you read this far, thanks a lot, even if you can’t help