CryptKeeper
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I’m buying from a breeder who has a biology degree and other biologists. He ran through so much info on the phone I could barely keep up with his info. Anyways, I’ll have the XL screen enclosure 24x24x36 he said to get cococoir for the bottom and add some spring tails and isotopes to it. Get this pretty expensive misting system (mist king v4) 179 on Amazon 239 from his site. I bought one on Amazon for 30 it seems to soak the whole cage (and outside lol) he told me it should be a fine mist like water particles so it gets every inch of the cage saying nothing compares to the mist king.
maybe idk lol
Said to get a ceramic heat element and a 22” uvb T10 bulb.
Would I need a basking light for the day too or he’d use the ceramic element for that mixed with the uvb light? Also do I turn off the heater at night? I’m in ny so it’s prob around 70 at night right now but winter will be a different story prob gets 64 in the area he’ll be in winter.
Any other pointers? I have all fake plants and vines to use and a piece of treated beach wood. Can I use anything I find outside at all? Branches etc? Just looking for the right setup for him to stay happy and healthy. This breeder gave me so much different info then the mom and pop reptile store i went to first and ordered a Jackson from (then realized they’re not to colorful so did some research myself and after talking to this guy it seems the pet store doesn’t have as much knowledge as him)
Anyways thanks in advance I know it’s a long read but seems so many here have so much knowledge I’d like to have the best setup and not break the bank if not needed (like finding same items cheaper on Amazon/eBay etc)

Said to get a ceramic heat element and a 22” uvb T10 bulb.
Would I need a basking light for the day too or he’d use the ceramic element for that mixed with the uvb light? Also do I turn off the heater at night? I’m in ny so it’s prob around 70 at night right now but winter will be a different story prob gets 64 in the area he’ll be in winter.
Any other pointers? I have all fake plants and vines to use and a piece of treated beach wood. Can I use anything I find outside at all? Branches etc? Just looking for the right setup for him to stay happy and healthy. This breeder gave me so much different info then the mom and pop reptile store i went to first and ordered a Jackson from (then realized they’re not to colorful so did some research myself and after talking to this guy it seems the pet store doesn’t have as much knowledge as him)
Anyways thanks in advance I know it’s a long read but seems so many here have so much knowledge I’d like to have the best setup and not break the bank if not needed (like finding same items cheaper on Amazon/eBay etc)