Things You'll Need
- Tank
- Substrate
- Heat lamp
- Basking spotlight bulb
- Water bowl/dish
- Screen top
- Various cage furniture/décor
Instructions
Setting Up Your Tank
Place the tank in an area that receives suitable sunlight. Natural UVs are important to many reptiles.
Take your substrate and line the bottom of the tank with it. If using bark, sand or gravel of any sort, make sure the layer is about 3/4 inch thick.
Place any decor in the tank in accordance with your preferences.
Place the filled dish/bowl of water at one end of the tank, close to the wall.
Place screen top over tank securely. Putting a heavy object atop the screen top will help secure it down and prevent potential escapes.
Screw the basking bulb into the heat lamp, making certain the lamp is not plugged in.
Place the lamp on the screen top on the side opposite the water dish and plug the lamp in.