Does fiberglass screen melt?

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Hello!

I new to this forum and am currently building a beardie setup. I am looking to use screen for the top of the enclosure. Here in Canada we have 2 types, black fiberglass screen or silver aluminum screen.

The fiber glass is cheaper (sold in bulk), softer, has no sharp edges when cut and is more beautiful but I am wondering if it will melt under the heat lamp. I have a clamp lamp that will sit right on top. Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing?

I may buy a foot of it and experiment...
 

Ofthelime

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Not sure if it melts at those temps but I wouldn't use it. Here's what I have been told about fiberglass screen
A. Crickets can chew through it
B. Fiberglass gives off arsenic when it burns
 
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