Good beginner lizard?

[prairiepanda]

For the hygrometer, you can get the cheapest one if you'd like because you don't need to be precise. Just don't get an analog hygrometer; make sure it's digital. The analog ones are sometimes calibrated okay when they're new but always eventually get screwed up. I've seen digital ones for as low as $16, and I think that was a hygro/thermo combo.

For a garg you want the humidity to be around 50% all day(don't let it get too far below that). It'll spike to around 90% when you mist and gradually drop to 50. This spike is important, so mist daily even if the humidity never drops below 50. Just don't let it sit at 90 all day either(but that shouldn't be a problem unless there's no ventilation).

A lot of breeders don't use a hygrometer, though. I judge by watching what happens to the food, as I described before. But the humidity in my place is fairly constant(around 20) so I don't have to make any changes from day to day. If your place fluctuates a lot then a hygrometer might come in handy.

[DDW]

Originally Posted by prairiepanda

For the hygrometer, you can get the cheapest one if you'd like because you don't need to be precise. Just don't get an analog hygrometer; make sure it's digital. The analog ones are sometimes calibrated okay when they're new but always eventually get screwed up. I've seen digital ones for as low as $16, and I think that was a hygro/thermo combo.

For a garg you want the humidity to be around 50% all day(don't let it get too far below that). It'll spike to around 90% when you mist and gradually drop to 50. This spike is important, so mist daily even if the humidity never drops below 50. Just don't let it sit at 90 all day either(but that shouldn't be a problem unless there's no ventilation).

A lot of breeders don't use a hygrometer, though. I judge by watching what happens to the food, as I described before. But the humidity in my place is fairly constant(around 20) so I don't have to make any changes from day to day. If your place fluctuates a lot then a hygrometer might come in handy.

I've heard about the analog ones messing up. Yah,sometimes the humidity will make you sweat even if it's not very hot ouside. I might get the combo one just in case Temps fluctuate too much too. It's going to be in a room that isn't well insulated and is far from the main heater/AC. I don't trust the window AC much either and will probably need a fan in the summer. You mentioned breeders before, are you a breeder?

[DDW]

Also, I've read that regular tap water isn't good for herps but to get them the spring/drinking water from the grocery store. What do you prefer/use ?

And what about display light? What should I get. I plan to have a day- night timer for it (or switch it on/off accordingly) to stimulate day and night but what should I use? I was thinking eventually led because lamps (I've read) dry out the air and my end up getting the temp too high.

[DDW]

And what about using decoration that is meant for aquariums or something that is meant for just decor in the home like Newport Coast Collection Dragon Castle Tea Light Holder - Walmart.com
(of course I wouldn't put candles in it lol just in case somebody misunderstands)