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Savannah monitor set up

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  • 10-15-2008, 09:55 PM
    Beardedragon
    Savannah monitor set up
    Alright, even though it looks like a five year old got ahold of a crayon box, this is what I want it to look like.

    http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/q...465454copy.jpg

    Its got a fake wall to climb on and ecoearth as the dirt. The cage will be 4x2x2 with a slideing glass doors. The bulb is a mvb, what do yall think I should add or take away?

    The rock can also double as a hide If i want it to.
  • 10-15-2008, 10:25 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    Pretty cool. You should add fake plants to the backdrop. :D
  • 10-15-2008, 10:27 PM
    qiksilver
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    you may want to consider using a retes stack or something similar of your own design under the hotspot.
  • 10-15-2008, 10:38 PM
    Michelle.C
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    That looks great!

    However, For an adult, I'd make the cage at least six feet long. Ideally, eight feet long.

    I'd also use a real rock basking platform, it hold the heat better, making the ambient temperature in the cage lower. Remember, basking spots will need to be 110 degrees and above.
  • 10-16-2008, 08:02 AM
    Beardedragon
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by qiksilver View Post
    you may want to consider using a retes stack or something similar of your own design under the hotspot.

    Alright
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Michelle.C View Post
    That looks great!

    However, For an adult, I'd make the cage at least six feet long. Ideally, eight feet long.

    I'd also use a real rock basking platform, it hold the heat better, making the ambient temperature in the cage lower. Remember, basking spots will need to be 110 degrees and above.

    The way I make the fake rock is with styrofoam covered in grout and then I seal it, so it is like a big hollow rock. Ive used the same idea for beardies who need 110 degree basking temps so it should not be a problem.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by blackcrystal22 View Post
    Pretty cool. You should add fake plants to the backdrop. :D


    Thanks, i'll see if I can do that.
  • 10-20-2008, 05:27 PM
    Beardedragon
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
  • 10-20-2008, 06:00 PM
    qiksilver
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    I think you should consider a dirt/sand mix at some point they do like to burrow.
  • 10-20-2008, 06:05 PM
    Beardedragon
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    I may later, but for now I want to keep it simple. The bed a beast is already about three inchs deep so if he wants to dig he has alot of space!
  • 10-20-2008, 06:26 PM
    Michelle.C
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    That looks nice. You can always add sand, dirt or cypress to the bed a beast. Looks like he's going to be a happy little monitor. :)

    I'd consider adding more places to hide. When they are young, they can be a little skittish.

    When are you getting him/her? :D
  • 10-20-2008, 06:43 PM
    Beardedragon
    Re: Savannah monitor set up
    Sand sounds fine to ad. I just want him to be a little older so I do not have to worry about impaction.

    He will be here tomorrow:)

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77541
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