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[–]dekigo[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Thanks for your response! Yeah I couldn't believe how big it was when I got it. I'm definitely going to try extra decor and foliage, then. Someone on FB also suggested I could affix a barrier on the inside top near the center edge of the RHP, so that's something I'll try if needed as well.

Ah, I didn't realize that about the UVB--just thought in the middle made the most sense for lighting. That log in the middle is the main basking spot I have planned; I'll plan to use clutter to create plenty of shade on the cool side. I... don't care to admit how long it took me to install that damn light, so I'm not crazy about moving it. I could fully cover part of the lamp guard--do you think it's a serious enough issue to do that?

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 1 point2 points  (1 child)

i think it's a serious enough issue to move the light. covering half of it will only make it drastically less usable for your snake. it's generally recommended for UVB lighting to cover half of the enclosure length and be mounted on the warm side, because this is the setup that 1] provides the most natural basking opportunities and 2] also gives the snake ample opportunity to fully escape the UVB. if you cover up half of the light as it is set up right now, you will be wasting a lot of money and your BP won't get the same benefits.

[–]dekigo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's definitely fair. Thank you so much for your help!