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[Brew]

I'm due to pick a 3-4 month old panther from Lee in a few weeks, I will go into an Exo terra for around 4 months. In the mean time I'm going to build my own Viv for to house it in after that. I'm not 100% sure about the best size, I was planning to make it 3ft wide x 2ft deep by 4ft high. The top will be mesh and there will be a 3ft wide x 1ft high mesh strip on the front at the bottom, the remainder will be glass and wood. I could also put some vents in the back.
What are your thoughts on the size, is it a case of the bigger the better, or should I slightly reduce the width, depth, height?

Your thoughts as ever are welcomed.

[mcfluffin]

[Brew]

Thanks for that McF, LMAO .... well I hope he grows quickly so I don't have to spend to long in the Exo Terra. Would you mind advising on the type/wattage basking lamp your using or would recommend.
Thanks for your advise.

[tigerbaby2k]

After your time spent in the exo terra Brew you will know just what a Cham will want hehe! Space! lol! Sounds fab. Post piccies! Fancy building me two?!
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[mcfluffin]

I use a 100W powersun I sometimes fancy sitting underneath it...it's toasty
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[captainmerkin]

Sounds good.

Lighting really needs to be done based on your set up I have found.. its no good putting a really hot bulb with a plant virtually touching it, a nice clear space works with a decent W bulb.

I use a 60w sunglow when its warm in the house and nothing at night, or a permenantly on 75w red bulb if its cold.

I also picked up a blue dark light 75w bulb and found that this actually generated more heat than the others by far, but it didnt look great.

[captainmerkin]

Sounds good.

Lighting really needs to be done based on your set up I have found.. its no good putting a really hot bulb with a plant virtually touching it, a nice clear space works with a decent W bulb.

I use a 60w sunglow when its warm in the house and nothing at night, or a permenantly on 75w red bulb if its cold.

I also picked up a blue dark light 75w bulb and found that this actually generated more heat than the others by far, but it didnt look great.

[Brew]

My only concern with this size is the height, most heat lamps I see only seem to penetrate around 2 foot, is that going to cause me problems? Would I also be better off with 2 UV lights as opposed to just the one?