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It looks like my H. arizonensis enclosure is about ready for inhabitants! I have a couple (hopefully) quick questions about heating.
Do scorpions need a basking light?
Important background info:
1. It will reside in my tarantula closet which is normally 76-82°F.
2. The screen is pretty close to the top (I'll get exact measurement w/ pic when i get home) of the substrate, so it would have to be a pretty small, low powered lamp.
3. It's a 5.5 gallon critter cage with a sliding mesh top.
If they need a light, is there anything that will fit on top without touching the plastic and melting it AND not fry the scorpion if it's within a few inches?
Update:
It is 6.5" in front 8.5" in back (gradient).
Do scorpions need a basking light?
Important background info:
1. It will reside in my tarantula closet which is normally 76-82°F.
2. The screen is pretty close to the top (I'll get exact measurement w/ pic when i get home) of the substrate, so it would have to be a pretty small, low powered lamp.
3. It's a 5.5 gallon critter cage with a sliding mesh top.
If they need a light, is there anything that will fit on top without touching the plastic and melting it AND not fry the scorpion if it's within a few inches?
Update:
It is 6.5" in front 8.5" in back (gradient).
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