UVB positioning

[ma.broderick]

Hi folks,

New snake owner here.
I wanted to make sure my set up is suitable for my Darwin carpet python.
The UVB bulb I purchased doesn’t sit flush in the reflector dome like the basking light does, so I’ve had to add the safety basket onto it - refer to pics.
Will the UVB still serve its purpose with there being a gap between the dome and mesh top or should I replace the dome with one bigger (deeper)?

Thanks in advance

 

[dragonlover1]

cut a hole in the mesh lid and lower it into the enclosure. Mesh reduces the amount of UV by a large amount depending on the size of the mesh.
You will need to fasten the lamp by using cable ties or better still tie wire for a permanent closure to prevent escape possibility

 

[Sdaji]

It'll do just as good/bad a job if you set it up in another room or unplugged in a drawer somewhere. Whatever you do, you'll get all the benefits of the lamp. I've never used UV on any of my pythons, the oldest python hatched in 2001 and is still going strong.