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GARETH AND JODIE · I'm new here... Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 15

Hi can anyone please help, we have just got a 3'x18"x18" its got a heat mat, uv light, log, wood chips, water and food bowls. Do we need a heat lamp too ? can anyone help please
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GJ · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject:

What are you going to house ie snake/lizard/tortoise....

It all depends on the temperatures your wanting to achieve.

Reptilezoo · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

Hi, well if you're housing Rankin's dragons, a heat lamp is essential for them to bask in
Take a look at these
http://www.reptilekeeper.co.uk/rankincare.php
http://www.basking-beasts.com/carerankins.htm
hope this helps
Luke

GJ · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject:

dope

... sorry i didn't read the the full title.

I would think 60-100w bulb depending on the type you use and where you mount it. Some bulbs give off a wider beam where as others are designed to focus on a smaller spot.

Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: viv for rankin dragons

Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

here's a pic to show how I set mine up, I also add a large rock or platform under the spot buld to allow even hotter basking spots.

The spot buld is controlled by a habistat dimming thermostat.

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