Climate
There are many, many, choices out there when it comes to climate.
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Heat & Basking BulbsCeramic
heat Emitters
I like these. You don’t need a timer or anything. Since they don’t give off light, it won’t mess up your animal’s photo pattern. (The sleeping schedule) |
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Basking
Bulbs
These are nice for the day since they’re bright like the sun. Since they give of light, the lizard can make its vitamin D. I recommend these if you are willing to get a timer.
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Night Bulbs
You should only use these if you need heat at night. I prefer the Ceramic heat emitter myself but they’re expensive. |
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UV BulbsFlorescent
UV Bulbs
There is Only one UV bulb that met the anole’s needs and that is the Repti Sun™ 5.0. A lizard needs UV light because that’s the range they see in. Without UV, colors look big and distracting to them. UV also stabilizes the reptiles metabolism therefore is vital to them. But
lizards don’t have a UV light outside. That’s because the sun gives off UV. UVA— the range that the reptile sees in UVB— the radiation that stabilizes the lizard’s metabolism UVC— the radiation that burns eyes and sizzles skin [bad] However, light bulbs lose their ability to emit UV after only 6 months so you have to replace it often. To keep it short, Use the Repti Sun™ 5.0 Florescent light for UV. Oh yeah, and also, Don’t get those screw-in fluorescents; they don’t give off that much UV.
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Light SocketsDome
Lamp
The dome lamp socket is the most widely used. It is also the most efficient. Just place or clamp it on the lid of the cage. You can get them cheap at Home Depot or something. |
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Aquarium
Lid
Yup, an aquarium lid. Use this for the UV bulb. But how do I put the heating bulb in? Just flip up the side door and place a thin dome lamp socket on it. |
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Door |
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Best Bet
What If the dome and the lid don’t fit?
If the two don’t fit, get a screen lid. Also, get a florescent light holder. Now place the two on top of the screen and tape. Viola! |
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Humidity
Like all herps, Anoles need humidity. Simply take a spray bottle & misting the cage 1-2 times a day to achieve this. |
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