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#369980
Starcat
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New Enclosure 
Our girls new enclosure is almost finished!! Here are a few pics of how it looks right now, we should have it done in a couple of days!! Can’t wait.
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06/13/05 11:54am
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#370139
Reptilelady
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 369980
New Enclosure
Looks good ...... how are you planning on doing the lights ?
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06/13/05 02:25pm
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#370258
Starcat
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Message To: Reptilelady In reference to Message Id: 370139
New Enclosure
I’m not completely sure, but one heat light on the top, we need to cut that piece out still, one probably around the bottom area and the uvb inside on the back wall or something like that. Any ideas? 
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06/13/05 04:15pm
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#370278
Iluviggy
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 370258
New Enclosure
you could take that top piece off and put a screen top there instead, same material as you used to build your cage. the uvb bulb should be on top to really benefit your ig. i would also place the heat elements on top as well, since igs require a heat source from above and not below. be careful that wherever you decide to place the heat bulbs, that there isn’t anything flammable or melt-able near them.
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06/13/05 04:26pm
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#370310
Starcat
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Message To: Iluviggy In reference to Message Id: 370278
New Enclosure
I thought that the uvb needed to be kinda close to her, If the top will benefit her better, then I would rather put it there. Also we will have a heat source coming from the top, we were just worried about maintaining the temps all over the enclosure, do you think that one on top would do the job? We will have to do some experimenting!! lol
I hope she likes it!! 
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06/13/05 05:01pm
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#370325
Sathane
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 370310
New Enclosure
That enclosure looks good. For the basking area and UVB requirements I’d make the top out of the screening as was mentioned before but use a MVB bulb for UVB and heat. MVB bulbs give off alot more UVB radiation and don’t need to be replaced nearly as often as florescents. I switched my Ig to MVB bulbs and both of them have gone through a crazy growth spurth, their coloring is alot brighter and they seem much more active than before. The bulbs are more expensive than florescents initially but the fact that they last much longer almost balances out the cost. The positive results you’ll see in your Igs more than makes them worth it.
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06/13/05 05:20pm
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#370742
Xta
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 369980
New Enclosure
Great job...neat design.
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06/13/05 11:29pm
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#370819
Reptigirl
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 369980
New Enclosure
so cool I wouldn’t mind living in there LOL. Your ig is going to be so happy
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06/14/05 12:24am
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#370874
JoJolovesskinks
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Message To: Reptigirl In reference to Message Id: 370819
New Enclosure
Hey, good home, but one question, the screen, its a little wide, possibly your ig will try to sneak through and get stuck, or s/he will hurt itself on. Nice design, but please be careful. I dont want your iggy to get injured.
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06/14/05 01:20am
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#371653
Starcat
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Message To: JoJolovesskinks In reference to Message Id: 370874
New Enclosure
She can’t fit through the screen, we were worried about that too!! So when we got home, after buying everything, we let her climb all over it!! Too make sure it was OK, she can stick her nose out of the holes, but that’s about it. Thanks for your concern! :)
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06/14/05 08:25pm
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#378832
Starcat
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 371653
New Enclosure
We have the enclosure all finished, and we were wondering what type of lights are the best for bigger enclosures. Are the lights that put off both uva and uvb strip lights or the bulb type? What would be best? I’m going to get them today. Any help appreciated!! Thanks
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06/22/05 03:05pm
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#378952
Starcat
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Message To: Starcat In reference to Message Id: 378832
New Enclosure
Bump
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06/22/05 04:33pm
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