Sunning a beardie in a window

[Aajvell93]

I haven't been able to find anything on google about this other than closed Windows which I know don't let UVB through. I have a window in my living room by the couch. So when the sun shines it it shines right on the couch where my Zeus likes to sit. Lately, it's been a little too hot for me to sit out with him (high 90's and no shade for me to sit. So on days like these I open that window and let him sit there. (I'm lucky with my apartment that even with the windows open on hot days it tends to stay pretty cool). So my question, if I let him sit in the window for extended periods of time, would he still be recieving a beneficial amount of UVB through the screen?

 

[ofcourseilikepasta]

Through the screen, a little. But definitely not through the glass. Direct sunlight without anything blocking it is always best, but I'm sure he'd enjoy the warmth of the sunshine

 

[Aajvell93]

Through the screen, a little. But definitely not through the glass. Direct sunlight without anything blocking it is always best, but I'm sure he'd enjoy the warmth of the sunshine

Oh don't get me wrong I have a harness for him and he still gets outside pretty often. But I was just curious for those days that we can't get outside.

 

[CooperDragon]

I've found that they tend to like sitting in the window and looking outside even if the window is closed and no UVB comes through. I set up a small dog bed in the window sill so my guy can sit and look out when he can't go outside.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Sure, letting him sit in the window is perfectly fine!
A lot of them love looking out the window, plus, even though they don't get UVB through the glass, the radiant heat is good for them & can really perk them up too with the brightness.

Tracie

 

[kingofnobbys]

I've found that they tend to like sitting in the window and looking outside even if the window is closed and no UVB comes through. I set up a small dog bed in the window sill so my guy can sit and look out when he can't go outside.

Yep Rex loves looking out the window , watching the world , watching the wild birds and wild skinks who I've seen come to window (other side of the glass and study her). She even looks under the blind at night time sometimes especially if she hears people outside.