I have a good question for you all. I'm planning on a DIY basking platform. I plan on using Poplar wood because I heard it's a safe wood to use for bearded dragons.
I keep thinking that the platform should be close enough to the basking light as possible, but I'm worried that the height might be an issue. (Risk of falling and hurting themselves. I don't want to come home and see the baby dead because of the jump.)
I was thinking of 12'', but then thought, how far should the platform be from the light? Then I figured 9'' would be all right.
What do you all think?
The Tank's dimensions may be
36L X 18W x 16H. It's a 40-55 Gallon Breeder/ critter tank made for reptiles.
I keep thinking that the platform should be close enough to the basking light as possible, but I'm worried that the height might be an issue. (Risk of falling and hurting themselves. I don't want to come home and see the baby dead because of the jump.)
I was thinking of 12'', but then thought, how far should the platform be from the light? Then I figured 9'' would be all right.
What do you all think?
The Tank's dimensions may be
36L X 18W x 16H. It's a 40-55 Gallon Breeder/ critter tank made for reptiles.