New to reptiles and a new member here
I'm looking to purchase a Uromastyx in the very near future but want to ensure I a) have the right equipment and b) that the set up is working as it should do before committing to the purchase.
I may waffle and this post may be rather long winded but I want to ensure everything is tickedy boo to give the inhabitant the best start. I have done much research but, if I'm honest, probably fried the noggin with information overload.
So, equipment, as I understand would be; Vivarium (4ftx2x2), UVB tube, Basking bulb, ceramic bulb, guards for the basking and ceramic bulb, substrate, decor, burrow, feeding bowl(s)
Right, anything I've missed, please let me know.
Questions;
1. Does the UVB tube have to run the length of the viv?
2. Do the Basking and ceramic bulb go at the same end?
3. Substrate?? Realistically, what's best? Sand is natural but I hear horror stories of impaction issues?
4. Burrow....what do I fill it with for him/her to explore their natural tendency to burrow?
I'm looking to purchase a Uromastyx in the very near future but want to ensure I a) have the right equipment and b) that the set up is working as it should do before committing to the purchase.
I may waffle and this post may be rather long winded but I want to ensure everything is tickedy boo to give the inhabitant the best start. I have done much research but, if I'm honest, probably fried the noggin with information overload.
So, equipment, as I understand would be; Vivarium (4ftx2x2), UVB tube, Basking bulb, ceramic bulb, guards for the basking and ceramic bulb, substrate, decor, burrow, feeding bowl(s)
Right, anything I've missed, please let me know.
Questions;
1. Does the UVB tube have to run the length of the viv?
2. Do the Basking and ceramic bulb go at the same end?
3. Substrate?? Realistically, what's best? Sand is natural but I hear horror stories of impaction issues?
4. Burrow....what do I fill it with for him/her to explore their natural tendency to burrow?