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To clarify, you're suggesting the hood/fixture is fine, but to get a different bulb. If that's the case, I can do that once the bulb that came with this fixture expires.

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I understand these might not be the best options, but for my current budget (as a retired school teacher), it's what I'm going with. :) I realize that some people will argue and possibly criticize my choices, but I can't worry too much about that.

Thanks again. My 4'x2'x2' PVC enclosure has been ordered (but not delivered). I plan on having a dome lamp with a 150w Halogen bulb in it. The dome lamp is a Fluker's DIMMABLE lamp so I can adjust the amount of light/heat. I also ordered a ReptiZoo T5 HO with a 10.0 UVB lamp (24") I also...

Thank you, SO MUCH for this detailed help, KarrieRee! :) I see you fed them in the morning. Do I need to feed babies a bit more frequently when they are young?

Hello all! I am still doing research on when I get a new baby (from a breeder). I'm just so torn and confused about which insects to get for him. 1. I'm leaning towards Dubia roaches, but to be as cost-efficient on shipping (from sites such as Dubiaroaches.com), how many do I get and how...

150 watts would be too much? But the CHE I bought was 150! Even at that, the temperature near Sam's basking area is only 90 degrees. :( Wouldn't 75 watts be cooler and so the temperature wouldn't be 100 degrees (like it should be?) Am I not understanding? Or do I leave the CHE on IN addition...

Thanks for responding, Monk. :) Yes, this morning I put them in the fridge before I showered, dressed, etc. By the time I was done with that, they were pretty much dormant. I then just grabbed a couple and placed them, along with Sam in a smaller container. Sam ate up three of them! :) Tried...

And a follow-up question: I couldn't find a 150w heat lamp at Lowe's. I found at 100w and a 250w. I did find a 150w "garage light" and it would work, but I'm wondering if it has to be "cone-shaped" or could ANY 150 watt light provide enough heat during the day? Thanks. :)

Oops! I just realized you replied again before I asked my question, Cat. LOL! Thank you! :) Hmm... I don't think the hood will allow six inches, unless I get another climbing structure near it. Here's a picture of my current set-up: and a close-up To the far left is his/her "basking"...

Hi Jess and thank you for chiming in here! :) Well, I found a CHE at PetSmart and wanted to get Sam away from the red light (the associate at PetSmart mentioned how the red light was causing her beardie to be aggressive!). I do have a question about the ReptiSun 10: I found ReptiSun 10, but...

Thank you for the photos, Cat. :) I did see a ReptiSun 10 at Petco, but it wasn't a long tube... it was the light to fit in the incandescent fixture. :( I may have to find something online. Your set-up is great, but I don't have the room to do something like that. I was hoping to have it set...

Here's the answer I received from them: Is this the corn meal that can be found in regular grocery stores or is it something special? in the stores is fine Would I just mix this up and then put the worms in the container that houses the mash? mix it up and put hte mixture in a deli container...

Hi Cat! The fact that you responded is a huge help and very much appreciated. :) A couple of follow-up questions, please: 1. If I use a regular household bulb, what wattage is recommended? 2. I've seen ceramic heating bulbs! How difficult is it to link to a thermostat? Would I find a...