Hi my names Taylor Ive been a member since 2009 when i first got my adult female Argentinian Tegu then kinda fell off but now i need all your vast tegu experience to help me solve a dilemma im having. I had a melamine cage built for me 3 years ago 6' x 3' x 2' but the guy who built it ****ed up on the sealant and now the whole things rottin out, not to good.
So now heres my question, i can get a PVC enclosure built and this means i dont have to ever worry about this issue again however the enclosure is 6' x 2' x 16". I know biggers better but i cant accomidate the size up, an 8' x 4' x 24" tall however i do let her free roam alot. In your opinions can i get away with that? and the bigger question will she burn herself being that close to the bulb i currently use a solar glo 120w UVA UVB bulb but since the height is so low i was gonna switch to the zoo med 100w UVA UVB bulb but if its mounted inside the encluse do u feel she may burn herself? my other option is to cut a hole in the top put chicken wire over it and use a heat lamp on top so she cant get close to the bulb.
My other option is too contact a guy i know who uses melamine. He says he knows how to make the cage to my specifications 6' x 3' x 2' and seal it PROPERLY but im skeptical after what happened last time. If i was to go with this what are sealants you guys and girls know that work so i can quiz him on what he uses because I have no idea. Any imput is much appreciated
Then for my final question PVC or Melamine which should I choose based on what ive told you?
Thanks in advance for the help
Taylor
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