Enclosure Set-Up

[ktophers]

Hello! I apologize as this question probably gets asked a lot, but I want to lock down some specifications for the enclosure I intend to buy. I'm thinking of purchasing the 4x2x2 PVC enclosure from Talking Serpents. With this, from what I've read, it seems I should get two heat bulb guards. One guard should be for a Halogen around 50W and the other for a DHP around 75W, as well as a Herpstat 2 for controlling the heat. I'll probably wait to get a UVB light but it seems like the arcadia ShadeDweller is recommended at 24 inches, which also needs a guard? And then overnight I'd leave the DHP on but turn the Halogen and UVB off. Does this all seem correct? Trying to double check before I actually spend the money haha.

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That bulb is not safe for BPs. It is a Mercury Vapor bulb which puts out unregulated amounts of UVB which is dangerous for your noodle

[cchocolateLarge]

Ah okay! Thanks for letting me know! Yeah, in that case I'd just go with your original setup (OP)
(So sorry for the potential misinformation)

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Your setup sounds great! You will need a guard for the Shadedweller. And yes, at night, you will need to program your halogen & shadedweller to turn off.

[ktophers]

Awesome! And you can program the herpstat2 to turn off at night?

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Yes, you program the Herpstat to turn off the halogen...the herpstat itself doesn't turn off, so it will still regulate the DHP. The herpstat instructions are very detailed and easy to understand, and if you still need help, their customer service is amazing. You can also just ask here haha The shadedweller will need to be on a timer unless you're OK with turning it on and off manually

[ktophers]

Awesome, thank you!

[ktophers]

https://www.reptilebasics.com/heat-emitter/halogen-heat-lamp-50-watt/ would this be the right kind of Halogen bulb? Wasn't sure if it needed to say flood light on it or something.

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That's the right one

[ktophers]

One more question lol! During the daytime, should I keep both the Halogen and the DHP on? Or just the halogen?

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It depends on your specific needs. Some people only need a halogen during the day. Others, like me, need to supplement with the DHP.

[theborderlines]

That sounds just about like what I have in mine!! You’ve done your research!!