Multi-level custom build

BittyMonster

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We are moving into an RV full time this spring and we’re building a custom, multi-level home for our dragon. My question is, is 3.57x2 feet enough floor space for her to live comfortably? She is 11 months and right at 18 inches long. The floor space is extremely limited, so that’s as big as we could go. It will be 2.5 feet tall. One side will have 2 levels, one for basking, and the other side will be for enrichment such as a climbing log and bamboo latters.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 5 and Blaze is 4
We are moving into an RV full time this spring and we’re building a custom, multi-level home for our dragon. My question is, is 3.57x2 feet enough floor space for her to live comfortably? She is 11 months and right at 18 inches long. The floor space is extremely limited, so that’s as big as we could go. It will be 2.5 feet tall. One side will have 2 levels, one for basking, and the other side will be for enrichment such as a climbing log and bamboo latters.
2 Ft tall is good -- if I did measurements correct its coming out to 104 gallon- which is good - normally we recommend a 120 gallon - you will need to have the UVB inside the tank - basking bulbs can be put in the tank but you want them at least 6" above the basking spot --
 

BittyMonster

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2 Ft tall is good -- if I did measurements correct its coming out to 104 gallon- which is good - normally we recommend a 120 gallon - you will need to have the UVB inside the tank - basking bulbs can be put in the tank but you want them at least 6" above the basking spot --
We have everything measured out perfectly for proper health and safety and temp gradients, even grabbing a che bulb for the side were a bit concerned about. Everything is measuring right, but I wanted to make sure the 3.57 feet length was going to be okay. I know most say 4ft minimum. She is a bit smaller than my last dragon who was already 22 inches at this age (a male though) so I’m thinking it’ll be okay. Just need another opinion.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 5 and Blaze is 4
We have everything measured out perfectly for proper health and safety and temp gradients, even grabbing a che bulb for the side were a bit concerned about. Everything is measuring right, but I wanted to make sure the 3.57 feet length was going to be okay. I know most say 4ft minimum. She is a bit smaller than my last dragon who was already 22 inches at this age (a male though) so I’m thinking it’ll be okay. Just need another opinion.
Yes it will be fine - 75-120 gallon is good -- if you can you can put the CHE on top of screen in the middle- do you use it all the time? I am only using mine on nights that are dropping below zero- my house temp is kept at 70 and my tanks usually drop to around 68 at night --
 

BittyMonster

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Yes it will be fine - 75-120 gallon is good -- if you can you can put the CHE on top of screen in the middle- do you use it all the time? I am only using mine on nights that are dropping below zero- my house temp is kept at 70 and my tanks usually drop to around 68 at night --
We would only use it as needed. Rv temps can fluctuate quite a lot so we want to make sure we’re prepared. We won’t be gutting it and replacing insulation until fall.
 

xp29

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3.5 will be ok, i have some of my smaller dragons 🐉 in a similar size and they are doing just fine
 

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