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  • 04-06-2011, 11:17 PM
    wny_luke
    First BP - Seeking Enclosure Feedback
    I'm waiting for my thermostat to get here so I thought I'd post up a pic of what I have so far for some feedback.

    I have not picked up my BP yet, planning to do so this weekend assuming my thermostat gets here in time. I'm getting him from a local breeder.

    Setup:
    20G L critter cage w/ locking top
    cypress mulch
    black contact paper for sides/back
    identical hides
    ceramic water bowl
    Flexwatt under both warm and cold side
    plexiglass covers majority of screen top
    acurite digital thermometers under substrate over UTHs
    thermostat on order - herpstat 2 - probes will go directly on UTH
    digital hygrometer - not in tank because I'm calibrating it

    http://i53.tinypic.com/98wynl.jpg

    I wish I had left the plexiglass a bit longer on top and trimmed it back as needed, hopefully my temps/humidity will be OK as is.

    Beyond any feedback on the enclosure, can anyone tell me if there is a general consensus on how big a BP needs to get to require something bigger than a 20G L?

    *Yes, I know tubs are easier to maintain but I had my reasons for going with a glass enclosure - thanks :)
    ** If you guessed that was a giant whale painted on the wall behind it - you were right!
  • 04-06-2011, 11:22 PM
    Drumsinthenight.
    Looks good.

    If the cypress was dry when you put it in add a lil water to it, not alot about 1/2 cup. you might have to do that periodically as it drys up.:)
  • 04-06-2011, 11:27 PM
    wny_luke
    Re: First BP - Seeking Enclosure Feedback
    Thanks - it is a little moist but I was planning to mist it once I got the hygrometer and thermostats in place to see how the humidity holds.
  • 04-07-2011, 09:12 AM
    Ladybugzcrunch
    That looks nice!!! Great job!
  • 04-07-2011, 06:20 PM
    AMBiEN22
    Looks awesome! good work and research!

    If your getting a hatchling might need some more cover and smaller hides.
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