Is this a decent set up?

[Sadie]

I think I mis read earlier. Looked like you wrote soil without anything, mixed with sand.

Yes sand mixed w/ potting soil w/ no fertilizers --- sorry --- she should be good till next week for the UVB --- I am sorry about the weather where you are --- let me know when it comes in

 

[Mimosa]

Yes sand mixed w/ potting soil w/ no fertilizers --- sorry --- she should be good till next week for the UVB --- I am sorry about the weather where you are --- let me know when it comes in

So, no sand and had top soil but not potting soil. Got the top soils just in case but it’s packed with twigs. Has no fertilizers or such.

 

[Sadie]

So, no sand and had top soil but not potting soil. Got the top soils just in case but it’s packed with twigs. Has no fertilizers or such.

Ok good typo on my part-

 

[Mimosa]

Ok good typo on my part-

So top soil is okay? My anxiety with my beardie reminds me why I didn’t have children haha

 

[Sadie]

So top soil is okay? My anxiety with my beardie reminds me why I didn’t have children haha

Yes-

 

[Mimosa]

Yes-

Good news! I found the uvb light locally. Also got a higher watt basking light just in case. And got sand. Got hornworms and super worms as well. My sister was kind enough to help me find everything I have a large tote I was going to do mixture for her laying, was thinking I could lay screen from terrarium up top and have her in there while I’m at work. Magazín, a million thanks!

 

[Sadie]

Good news! I found the uvb light locally. Also got a higher watt basking light just in case. And got sand. Got hornworms and super worms as well. My sister was kind enough to help me find everything I have a large tote I was going to do mixture for her laying, was thinking I could lay screen from terrarium up top and have her in there while I’m at work. Magazín, a million thanks!

Ok good what kind of screen is on the tank? Fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type- this will determine where the UVB needs to go --

 

[Mimosa]

Ok good what kind of screen is on the tank? Fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type- this will determine where the UVB needs to go --

I guess “wide” hole type. Though I would say it’s more in between the two as the holes are quite small but it’s not a fine mesh, it’s a solid metal.

 

[Sadie]

I guess “wide” hole type. Though I would say it’s more in between the two as the holes are quite small but it’s not a fine mesh, it’s a solid metal.

Ok try it on top of screen for now 8-10 inches directly above the basking decor - I am concerned w/ how thick the screen is- does it look really thick ? Screens block uvb rays 30%

 

[Mimosa]

Ok try it on top of screen for now 8-10 inches directly above the basking decor - I am concerned w/ how thick the screen is- does it look really thick ? Screens block uvb rays 30%

My friend who has similar mounted his inside as he said screen was too thick for it to be efficient on top. I’ll have it in too until I get home from work as it was a struggle to attach, screws it came with were tiny.

 

[Sadie]

My friend who has similar mounted his inside as he said screen was too thick for it to be efficient on top. I’ll have it in too until I get home from work as it was a struggle to attach, screws it came with were tiny.

Ok then definitely put it inside 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor-- you can use long plastic zip ties-or fishing line-or picture wire hangers-or 3 M Velcro fasteners

 

[Mimosa]

Ok then definitely put it inside 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor-- you can use long plastic zip ties-or fishing line-or picture wire hangers-or 3 M Velcro fasteners

Gonna look to see what I find to attach it. Questing about lay box, do they normally dig head first? She seems to be using her head and it’s sticking to her. Concerned about sand and dirt in her eyes and nose. Moved her to big lay box while I cleaned her terrarium and tried to figure out how to leave small one in there.

 

[Sadie]

Gonna look to see what I find to attach it. Questing about lay box, do they normally dig head first? She seems to be using her head and it’s sticking to her. Concerned about sand and dirt in her eyes and nose. Moved her to big lay box while I cleaned her terrarium and tried to figure out how to leave small one in there.

I am not sure but I will post this lay question to someone who will know-

 

[Mimosa]

I am not sure but I will post this lay question to someone who will know-

She laid 15 eggs tonight. It was close to lights out time so took her out lay bin and gave her a lil warm bath to get soil off and when I laid her in her enclosure she started popping out eggs. I may be scarred for life lol.

 

[Sadie]

She laid 15 eggs tonight. It was close to lights out time so took her out lay bin and gave her a lil warm bath to get soil off and when I laid her in her enclosure she started popping out eggs. I may be scarred for life lol.

Wow ok shes going to need extra calcium - I have posted your question about the digging and now the calcium she needs as well

 

[Mimosa]

Wow ok shes going to need extra calcium - I have posted your question about the digging and now the calcium she needs as well

The thermometer and hygrometer, where do I place for accurate reading? If it’s not warm enough would a higher watt bulb help or heat pad? I clicked in pic where it’s at right now. That’s her basking area and where she sleeps. It’s 7am here and it’s ready 69 and 54 humidity.
I placed in in center of the screen. Hoping the command strips hold.

 

[Mimosa]

Wow ok shes going to need extra calcium - I have posted your question about the digging and now the calcium she needs as well

Will basking light melt the plasti on uvb light? Couldn’t figure out how to get it to not be directly above uvb light unless I put to very front of enclosure. Accidente melted edge of enclosure yesterday while setting up uvb as I didn’t realize I had basking light hanging over plastic area .

 

[Sadie]

Will basking light melt the plasti on uvb light? Couldn’t figure out how to get it to not be directly above uvb light unless I put to very front of enclosure. Accidente melted edge of enclosure yesterday while setting up uvb as I didn’t realize I had basking light hanging over plastic area .

Yes set the basking light in the front on one side w/ the UVB towards the back see if you can get them to overlap each other --- if not set it as close to the other as you can - she will go to the light she needs -- the center of tank is fine too as long as she can get directly under it w/ distance 12-15 inches
also the person I posted to responded w/ this about the calcium
Just a tiny bit more than usual, but nothing overboard. How does she look , good weight and alert ?
please place the hygrometer probe on the back center wall - optimal humidity is 40-50% nothing under 20 and over 70%

 

[Mimosa]

Ok good what kind of screen is on the tank? Fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type- this will determine where the UVB needs to go --

Sadie, my uvb light stopped working and it’s been less than a week. It turns on for a second then back off. Was working fine when I left this morning.

 

[Sadie]

Sadie, my uvb light stopped working and it’s been less than a week. It turns on for a second then back off. Was working fine when I left this morning.

Where did you get it from? If you got it from a pet store take it back w/ your receipt and exchange it-- what brand did you get? Is it the fixture or the bulb? We need to figure out if its one or the other - is the bulb flickering when you turn it on?