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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  cage question          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Tegu Housing View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message BLUETEGUS Valued Member Joined: Feb 28, 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Florida Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:21 pm    Post subject: cage question Im getting a cage built tomorrow that is 18 inches high. How many inches of mulch do you think I should put in there? The cage is going to be 30 inches wide, 55 inches length, and 18 inches high (all made of plywood). There is going to be 2 holes cut on the top for 2 heat lamps and another hole cut for the UV lamp. And on each side of the cage, there will be a 3x3 inch square covered with screen for ventilation. And last, there will be plexi glass front thats going to swing open. What do you think? _________________ Kevin 1.0.0 Blue Tegu Back to top John Retired Mod Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 998 Location: South Florida Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:13 pm    Post subject: Not bad. I used 6-8 inches of mulch in my visions and they were 18 inches high. You only need enough for them to completely bury themselves. _________________ John Light http://www.jlexotics.com/ Back to top BLUETEGUS Valued Member Joined: Feb 28, 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Florida Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:52 pm    Post subject: OK sounds good. When i get my new baby blue this year *wink wink*, ill start him off in my 40 gal breeder . _________________ Kevin 1.0.0 Blue Tegu Back to top Rick Administrator Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972269 Location: Central Maine Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:02 am    Post subject: Kev, If you are having it built. Go ahead and have it made 24 inches or taller. Keep in mind, more mulch makes burrowing better. I love to swim, and though I can snorkle in a couple feet of water, I'd prefer to have 6 to 10 feet. Rick _________________ Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com Last edited by Rick on Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:35 am, edited 2 times in total Back to top John Retired Mod Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 998 Location: South Florida Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:23 am    Post subject: Very True! LOL Kev I'll hook you up! Hell want pick of the litter? I may end up keeping some beauties back myself! _________________ John Light http://www.jlexotics.com/ Back to top BLUETEGUS Valued Member Joined: Feb 28, 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Florida Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:19 pm    Post subject: Yeah its 1/2 way built now. I just have to get 2 floodlights for the basking spot. But yeah its only 18 inches high, so I can only put in about 6 inches of mulch . Good enough I guess. But yeah John, let me pick out of the litter!! haha that would be great, I WANT 1st PICK!! ..I think you should keep some back for yourself . _________________ Kevin 1.0.0 Blue Tegu Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         theTegu.com Forum Index -> Tegu Housing All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1 Translate to English using Google Language Tools:   Jump to: Select a forum General Site Forums----------------Site NewsWelcomeFun & GamesSuggestion BoxBusiness Ratings & ReviewsMembers LoungeHelpful Information Tegu Forums----------------Normal DiscussionGeneral CareHealth IssuesTegu HousingClassifiedsBreeding & GeneticsShow & Tell (Picture Forum)Lights! Camera! Action! 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