FlapJack16
Hatchling Member
I am breaking these posts up, so I don't have a novel in just one post. This one is basking.
I need to find a new basking spot for my BD- he pretty much does not have one right now.
I was going to have my dad build me a basking spot like one of these.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/772650728/reptilebearded-dragon-reptile-lounge?ref=hp_rv-3&pro=1&frs=1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/765156779/reptilebearded-dragon-reptile-lounge?ref=hp_rv-2&pro=1&frs=1
They are adjustable, and we can seal the wood so they can clean easy, too. I can also place a large stone on the top one, for a nice basking surface.
I need to know what the best height would be for it. Like I said, they are adjustable- so I am trying to figure out how tall the highest slot should be.
Basically- what is the closest a BD should ever get to the basking spot? Meaning- at what distance is it like; "ok, I need to get a stronger bulb and lower this"
My tank is 24"H.... If we made the structure 15" tall at the highest, and added maybe 2" of height if FlapJack sits there and has his head up, that would make him 7" away from the bulb, at the closest setting possible.
Too close? Just right?
Let me know your ideas on any of it!
Thanks!
I need to find a new basking spot for my BD- he pretty much does not have one right now.
I was going to have my dad build me a basking spot like one of these.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/772650728/reptilebearded-dragon-reptile-lounge?ref=hp_rv-3&pro=1&frs=1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/765156779/reptilebearded-dragon-reptile-lounge?ref=hp_rv-2&pro=1&frs=1
They are adjustable, and we can seal the wood so they can clean easy, too. I can also place a large stone on the top one, for a nice basking surface.
I need to know what the best height would be for it. Like I said, they are adjustable- so I am trying to figure out how tall the highest slot should be.
Basically- what is the closest a BD should ever get to the basking spot? Meaning- at what distance is it like; "ok, I need to get a stronger bulb and lower this"
My tank is 24"H.... If we made the structure 15" tall at the highest, and added maybe 2" of height if FlapJack sits there and has his head up, that would make him 7" away from the bulb, at the closest setting possible.
Too close? Just right?
Let me know your ideas on any of it!
Thanks!