I do like the aspect of radiant heat panels in that it acts like the sun, which is why I was thinking it could work with an adapted lid with only small holes for ventilation, and the tank being only opened ~ once a day.
Its an interesting idea to flip the cage, any suggestions as to where to put the light though if that was the case.
I'm looking at the pvc cages but not sure we could swing it financially when we have the ability to alter something else to work. But I am totally digging them!

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