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Hi! this is the first winter we will have our RF's. Hatched in January. I've read everything and am more confused now than I was when I started my research. Hoping for some guidance.
If we build a 5'x5', high sided wooden enclosure that will be in an area that receives lots of natural light with day/night temps never going below 60 degrees, high humidity and good air circulation....what do we need to keep the little guys warm. (going in a sunny spot in our greenhouse). Their substrate will be cypress mulch/coir. They will have a couple hides - sometimes they like to sleep together - sometimes not.
1)I know we need a CHE...but just one? Is there a particular brand that is better than others? I've also seen different wattage - what should we get and how many?
2)What about heat lamps? They will have direct sunlight to bask - is the CHE enough since they have natural light?
3) Do they need heat mats under the substrate so they have toasty bellies at night when they burrow into their hides? If so, can you recommend a good brand/option?
4) What am I not thinking about? Have I missed anything they will need to stay healthy and happy over winter?
If we build a 5'x5', high sided wooden enclosure that will be in an area that receives lots of natural light with day/night temps never going below 60 degrees, high humidity and good air circulation....what do we need to keep the little guys warm. (going in a sunny spot in our greenhouse). Their substrate will be cypress mulch/coir. They will have a couple hides - sometimes they like to sleep together - sometimes not.
1)I know we need a CHE...but just one? Is there a particular brand that is better than others? I've also seen different wattage - what should we get and how many?
2)What about heat lamps? They will have direct sunlight to bask - is the CHE enough since they have natural light?
3) Do they need heat mats under the substrate so they have toasty bellies at night when they burrow into their hides? If so, can you recommend a good brand/option?
4) What am I not thinking about? Have I missed anything they will need to stay healthy and happy over winter?