Sometimes, light bulbs are used in conjunction with ‘hot rocks” then a wider variety of n temperatures becomes available to the lizard. The heating “rock” can be positioned on the floor and strategically placed in the lizard’s environment. This would be the artificial way of making a habitat for lizards. A variety of light bulbs suitable for use in the terrarium can be found at your local pet shop.

The specimen then has the option of climbing onto the device, where it can regulate its body temperature in much the same manner as it would by lying on a warm rock. All other electrical equipment should never be exposed to wet areas unless it can be guaranteed that the unit in question is waterproof. By this method, you can prevent the obvious hazards of electricity.

Humidity necessities for lizards vary from species to species, depending on the climate they come from. Climate is comprised of many different elements, including: mean annual temperature; precipitation; relative humidity; amount of sunshine/cloudiness; and wind direction.
Wind is probably rarely considered when deciding the possible environmental conditions in which to place an individual lizard (green iguana) specimen, and although the presence or absence of wind is probably not a crucial factor in successfully maintaining lizards, it seems appropriate that any environmental condition that can be duplicated in the captive habitat of any animal should be attempted.

Sufficient air circulation certainly is necessary in any enclosed lizard habitat to prevent air stagnation, and in the case of tropical rain-forest environments, to prevent the growth of molds and other fungi.

As far as providing heat and light are concerned, the available alternatives make it seem reasonable that daytime lighting using a mixture of suitable fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs rated at 60 watts or less is the safest and most efficient way of meeting these requirements.

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