Savannah Monitor enclosure build (pics)

[bowdenmx]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi, you need to know just two temps; the lowest ambient (air) in the coolest parts at approx 24c (75f), then the surface temp at the basking site at betwen approx 50 to 60c (120 to 140f), no other temp matters. They must have the opportunity to cool down at times.
What`s the usual ambient temp in the room the enclosure`s in during the day and night throughout the year?

temps in the room are usualy around 50°/60°

[Mark Taylor]

Originally Posted by bowdenmx

temps in the room are usualy around 50°/60°

How the hell do you get the little o for degrees?

[bowdenmx]

lol. its in the text options on me phone °°°°°°°°°° lol

[Mark Taylor]

B*****d lol I tried doing what it says on google but doesn't work lol.

Sorry for the of topic quiz carry on.

[jarich]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi, you need to know just two temps; the lowest ambient (air) in the coolest parts at approx 24c (75f), then the surface temp at the basking site at betwen approx 50 to 60c (120 to 140f), no other temp matters. They must have the opportunity to cool down at times.
What`s the usual ambient temp in the room the enclosure`s in during the day and night throughout the year?

I would maybe add one more temperature to that, which would be the soil/substrate temp. If its a male, its not as important, but if its a female then one end of the substrate needs to be around 86.

[bowdenmx]

Originally Posted by jarich

I would maybe add one more temperature to that, which would be the soil/substrate temp. If its a male, its not as important, but if its a female then one end of the substrate needs to be around 86.

ok thankyou. i know its only been a day with the lights on, just seems to be getting way to hot in there. and not alot of gradient between ends.

[jarich]

Ya, I would take out that extra spotlight and see where you are. If that 98 is your cool side temp then that is way too hot.

You could also consider raising that basking platform a little higher, then putting those lights on a thermostat and reducing the output slightly. That would give you the same basking temps but reduce the ambient you are getting from it.

[bowdenmx]

yea good plan. the lights are on chains so i can put them to whatever level i like. i think im going to try different wattage lamps and see what i can come up with.
thanks again.

[varanus_mad]

Originally Posted by bowdenmx

yea good plan. the lights are on chains so i can put them to whatever level i like. i think im going to try different wattage lamps and see what i can come up with.
thanks again.

try some 50w if your not already doing so a mate of mine has enclosures similar to your well insulated etc and he has to use tiny wattages if not they over heat...

Id also turn over the substrate to if you can be bothered itll heat up a bit faster that amount is a massive heat sink.

[bowdenmx]

got more branches anf logs today and added some leaf litter also.

[Pirarucu]

Looking very nice! Are you going to be putting any grass or other plants in there? I found one brand of grass seed that is surviving well in at least one Sav's cage.

[bowdenmx]

Originally Posted by Pirarucu

Looking very nice! Are you going to be putting any grass or other plants in there? I found one brand of grass seed that is surviving well in at least one Sav's cage.

yea i wad thinking of doing a grass area. what do you recommend?

[Pirarucu]

A keeper on YouTube uses this stuff, it is doing exceedingly well in his cage.
Rebel Grass|Rebel Tall Fescue Grass Seed|Rebel Grass Seed|Fescue.com

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[Donnie]

Looking great, just needs a little fella (or las) in there now to complete it

[bowdenmx]

put in a few more bits of decor today. about a tenner for all that with some left over. got it from dunelm mill. so much cheaoer than reptile branded. probs wont last 5mins in there but hey, looks good for now lol.