shomegirl
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Hi All
I don't have my chameleon yet, but looking to get a Veiled within the next month or so. I already have most of the stuff needed. Habitat will be a Dragon Strand. The Large Clear Side Enclosure 24x24x48. I am supposed to get that next week. I have right now a Zoo Med Mini Dual Dome and a reptile hood with a 5.0 uvb. My issue is, my stand is 36 inches, then the habitat is 48 inches, that leaves about 9 inches from the ceiling , once the Mini Dome is placed on top of the enclosure (using a dome hanger, maybe about an inch or less off of the top of the screen), that may leave, maybe 2 inches from our home's ceiling. I don't know if that is too close and will cause a fire hazard, we don't want to burn down our house! Can anyone suggest anything else or help? I was thinking of a Zoo Med Deluxe Sliding Terrarium Hood, but not sure if that would be too tall either. I think I have seen others post they put the light right onto the top of the screen, but didn't want it to burn or affect the chameleon, if he decides to climb. I plan on keeping the basking area about 8 inches or more from the top? I have read many threads and articles. I just want to do it right, it is an investment and I want to provide the best habitat I can. Hopefully, I can get it all straight and figured out. That is the plan before I purchase a chameleon. Nothing but the best, the same as I treat my other animals. Thanks in advance for reading and commenting. I look forward to being an active member in the forum!
I don't have my chameleon yet, but looking to get a Veiled within the next month or so. I already have most of the stuff needed. Habitat will be a Dragon Strand. The Large Clear Side Enclosure 24x24x48. I am supposed to get that next week. I have right now a Zoo Med Mini Dual Dome and a reptile hood with a 5.0 uvb. My issue is, my stand is 36 inches, then the habitat is 48 inches, that leaves about 9 inches from the ceiling , once the Mini Dome is placed on top of the enclosure (using a dome hanger, maybe about an inch or less off of the top of the screen), that may leave, maybe 2 inches from our home's ceiling. I don't know if that is too close and will cause a fire hazard, we don't want to burn down our house! Can anyone suggest anything else or help? I was thinking of a Zoo Med Deluxe Sliding Terrarium Hood, but not sure if that would be too tall either. I think I have seen others post they put the light right onto the top of the screen, but didn't want it to burn or affect the chameleon, if he decides to climb. I plan on keeping the basking area about 8 inches or more from the top? I have read many threads and articles. I just want to do it right, it is an investment and I want to provide the best habitat I can. Hopefully, I can get it all straight and figured out. That is the plan before I purchase a chameleon. Nothing but the best, the same as I treat my other animals. Thanks in advance for reading and commenting. I look forward to being an active member in the forum!