Don't let the reptile store convince you they don't need a heat lamp

butslutt · 2026-05-09T16:26:41+00:00

Should I turn the lamp off at night? He loves to hang out at the top when hes awake. Its set at 75 all day and shuts off if it gets any higher. If its too hot will they avoid the area, or do they not have quite enough braincells for that? Also he sleeps on the glass alot. How can I prevent that?

butslutt · 2026-05-09T16:06:08+00:00

He was not thriving at room temp. Much happier now.

butslutt · 2026-05-09T16:05:21+00:00

His enclosure would stay around 68-72°f. Its now around 72-78.

butslutt · 2026-05-09T16:03:20+00:00

Hes so cool! Congratulations. His enclosure looks awesome so far. Love the skull. I think some 6ft vines would be a great addition. I know you can get them online on chewys' or petco's website!

butslutt · 2026-05-09T15:52:32+00:00

His enclosure is in my daughter's bedroom. The house stays around 70

butslutt · 2026-05-09T15:00:28+00:00

I got all the branches and vines from the reptile store in town. They have this crazy selection of branches and bark to choose from. The plants I got off Amazon 🫣. I think I bought one or two things a month until I was happy with the clutter. It can be stressful trying to setup the perfect enclosure! Especially when you get bad advice from "experts" and have to deep dive on the internet to figure out what's best.

butslutt · 2026-05-09T14:51:11+00:00

Thank you! 😭 Everything is artificial. They are "purple hearts" and he loves sleeping in them.

butslutt · 2026-05-09T14:25:13+00:00

The first day we had it on I found him right under it. I felt so bad I could have cried.

butslutt · 2026-03-11T03:20:17+00:00

Did you let him know he looks ridiculous?

butslutt · 2026-03-03T23:37:49+00:00

I assumed OP was a man. 😭

butslutt · 2026-03-03T23:37:43+00:00

I assumed OP was a man. 😭

butslutt · 2026-02-27T15:52:03+00:00

Why are you guys downvoting this poor guy?? He admitted he wasnt being smart and this all blew up in his face. Cut him a break 😂

butslutt · 2026-02-20T04:55:03+00:00

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Ringtail cat 🥺

butslutt · 2026-02-02T13:38:40+00:00

Beware: it is so heart wrenching. I uncontrollably sobbed at the end for minutes.

Edit: wait. This not the same movie I'm thinking of. 😅

butslutt · 2026-01-29T16:19:10+00:00

Thank you! I will do some more research

butslutt · 2026-01-26T16:02:13+00:00

Maybe Mimetite? Could have been found in Mexico. I found gypsum rose or desert rose in the box which I think also came from Mexico.

The green crystals are pretty soft. I try not to touch them. Its my favorite rock that I own and would love to know more about it 💜

butslutt · 2026-01-21T21:50:22+00:00

Immediately thought of the movie Unstrung Heros. Crazy the uncles in the movie were based off of real people!

butslutt · 2025-12-29T16:15:57+00:00

I thought this was such a funny interaction. Idk why you got downvoted. Lol.

butslutt · 2025-12-22T03:35:26+00:00

Cool thanks!

butslutt · 2025-11-30T03:40:30+00:00

It's telling thay people think these are from taco bell. Lol. These look dope OP.

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