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Varanus_lovers · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:02 pm Post subject: spiney tailed monitors

hi guys

What wattage of bulb would you recommend for a 3ft viv.
Also would a ceramic heater on a pulse stat and a small wattage bulb for light be ok for the viv.

What would you recommend having a single ackie or would a mixed pair be better. I do not plan to breed but if a pair is better then i will buy a pair for the monitors happness.

Neil

Scott W · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Neil,
I would go for a 60watt spot bulb on a dimming thermostat. Build a basking stack to go under it. A layer of sand substrate and a UV tube 4" off the ground.

Set the thermostat to 88f, placing the probe two thirds from the heat source.

The top level of the basking stack should be 110f plus. Then each level will drop a few degrees. The ackie can then choose exactly what it wants.

If you not planning on breeding, just buy one.
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varanus · Key Member Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 400

yeah what he said !

even if I didnt want to breed from them id still have a couple just because it enables so much more in terms of entertainment watching them interact

stu__r · Contributing Member Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 63

Varanus_lovers · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:01 pm Post subject:

thanks guys took a we while to get a reply but at least i have some usefull info from it.

I will be setting up my viv in the next few weeks and then hopefullty i can get the money saved/ or miss paying a bill and get one of your ackies scott but will email you when i have the money to see if you have any left.

If not i will reserve one from you when you do get some more hatched.

Neil