How to heat an outdoor Central Bearded Dragon enclosure?

[rreptiless]

Hey Everyone,

I am currently in the process of setting up a central bearded dragon enclosure- out doors! I have seemed to stumble across the question on how to heat an out door central bearded dragon enclosure. My enclosure is made of glass therefore I will still need UVB heating! There is also a possibility of the tank slightly getting wet. If anyone already has an out door enclosure can you please post some pictures and give me some advice how you heat your tank!

Thanks in advance,
Terry

 

[fabregasreptiles]

you dont want to be using glass outdoors.... theyll overheat and die

 

[mad_at_arms]

you dont want to be using glass outdoors.... theyll overheat and die

If the enclosure is directly in the sun.

 

[rreptiless]

NO its not in direct sun!

 

[DeadCricket]

Bunnings! $9.90 150w halogen flood lights. Heat + light

During night time, during winter, if its really cold, maybe a hide with a heat cord under just to make sure they keep temp over night. Probably a 15w under the substrate would do. A 15w can keep things fairly warm. Especially once the substrate comes up to temp

As far as UV goes, have you considered using some mesh? Maybe a little run that leads to some rocks in the sun? If its not a built in thing you could whack some castors on the bottom and wheel it out to be half in sun for an hour or so every second arvo

 

[Justdragons]

How big is the outdoor enclosure? if you are putting a glass tank outside it will be about the same as having a tank inside i should imagine only you will want more ventilation for the warmer days, you will want a good section for shelter and a good heat lamp with a shield for weather. like in a chicken coupe in cold areas. is it going to be in the open or under cover? just because if its getting rain it will be getting full sun at some point yeah??

 

[rreptiless]

Bunnings! $9.90 150w halogen flood lights. Heat + light

During night time, during winter, if its really cold, maybe a hide with a heat cord under just to make sure they keep temp over night. Probably a 15w under the substrate would do. A 15w can keep things fairly warm. Especially once the substrate comes up to temp

As far as UV goes, have you considered using some mesh? Maybe a little run that leads to some rocks in the sun? If its not a built in thing you could whack some castors on the bottom and wheel it out to be half in sun for an hour or so every second arvo

Thanks mate, will that suit baby bearded dragons? Also, what should I use to hold the light in place, as mentioned before there is a chance it will get wet! Therefore is there any water proof holders?

How big is the outdoor enclosure? if you are putting a glass tank outside it will be about the same as having a tank inside i should imagine only you will want more ventilation for the warmer days, you will want a good section for shelter and a good heat lamp with a shield for weather. like in a chicken coupe in cold areas. is it going to be in the open or under cover? just because if its getting rain it will be getting full sun at some point yeah??

It might get some rain since the wind tends to blow some rain across!

Thanks everyone for your help so far!

 

[DeadCricket]

Its an outdoor light so should be fine.

Baby dragons pretty much require exactly the same things as adults just on a smaller scale.

They are hardy creatures and as long as they are fed and can be lazy in the 'sun' all day they are happy as larry

Also, they are very easy to attach, you can buy the solid mount ones. Even come with screws I believe. I use the portable ones, easy enough to screw them up if you wanted or if faced with an all glass wall, a cable to suspend them from would be easy done. Once you see the bases they come on lots of ideas will pop into your head. I've also sucessfully just hung them over a side.

 

[rreptiless]

Its an outdoor light so should be fine.

Baby dragons pretty much require exactly the same things as adults just on a smaller scale.

They are hardy creatures and as long as they are fed and can be lazy in the 'sun' all day they are happy as larry

Also, they are very easy to attach, you can buy the solid mount ones. Even come with screws I believe. I use the portable ones, easy enough to screw them up if you wanted or if faced with an all glass wall, a cable to suspend them from would be easy done. Once you see the bases they come on lots of ideas will pop into your head. I've also sucessfully just hung them over a side.

Thanks but what should I hold the lamp in place with? Are clamp lamps waterproof?

 

[DeadCricket]

It comes in a holder, all you have to do is plug it in and its good to go. The holder/base has lots of options. When you see it ideas will come to you

 

[snakeynewbie]

Thats an outdoor work lamp basically the same as the lights that you have in your porch but its a plug in version.

 

[rreptiless]

Thanks heaps everyone !!! So the heat is sorted, now for the UV... Will the flood holders hold UV bulbs?

Also, can someone post a link to the bunnings website with the floodlights?

Cheers,
Terry

 

[Reptile_Maniac]

It probably won't allow different lights! However, i'm not an expert !

 

[snakeynewbie]

Yes it should do, they re a screw in fitting as are most uv bulbs. Just go into bunnings and ask for a clamp on worklight that was about ten bucks, theyll know exactly which ones you mean. Then take it with you whenyou buy the bulb and youll know for sure it will fit.

 

[rreptiless]

Is it possible if anyone could provide a picture??? Just for precaution!

 

[Robssp]

A bit more info on outdoor lighting, on the packaging look for the IP rating. Unless you are going to provide a cover for your light you need to look for a light with an IP rating of IP45 or greater. The second number is the reference to the ingress of moisture (IP45 ..... the 5 being the protection rating on a scale from 0 - 8 ) . Floodlights in bunnings only have a rating of IP44 so you will need to protect the light from water. Don`t be mislead by the packaging which states the light is weatherproof.

 

[rreptiless]

So the flood lights are not water proof?

Please can someone post a picture of what to buy i'm reallllly confused!!!

 

[DeadCricket]

I just had a look and I can't find the packaging, I must have thrown it out already. I'm normally lazier than that!

Maybe the best bet is for you to head into bunnings with the idea that you want as halogen outdoor flood light that will withstand rain etc.

As far as uv goes, nothing beats real sunlight. If you're building an outdoor enclosure, are you sure you can't make something for them to access real sunlight?

 

[rreptiless]

Thanks!