Disclaimer: We must be careful with large lizards and sharp clause many times they will rip the material. Using are enclosure in a FREE ROAMING ROOM makes are enclosure the "Warm Zone" . Also I must say be very careful with the placement of hanging "heat domes". Always use a burn guard and thermostat.
This shows the best example to tie in a wood trellis. Simple drill a hole and use zip ties. The wood trellis will protect the tent sides. But best it is used for many things like wood shelf, screw in branches and to tie in plastic plants.
This is an example of a "tortoise hatchling" best heat unit. Again, a frame supports a radiant heat panel. Set at 12" this shoots heat down onto ground which can easily be a hiding cave. The RHP would be perfect for any lizards or snakes. The top is also warm. Nice and warm with the hot zone on the opposite side. You can see in this case its clamp on heat units. With a trellis you can raise or lower them. 2nd option is to hang heat domes and raise and lower if needed. Higher up gives you a bigger spread of heat.
This is an example of are 4" DD thickness substrate tray. I recommend and use a folded removable TARP by pushing substrate to the center and lift out. Protecting the metal frame and connectors.
This shows how we recommend using plywood 1/4" or best in my opinion white sign coroplast 1/4". There are 4 frame bars on top that support the ability to make these fully stackable. Yes, lights also can be zip tied to those bars.
This example shows the use of a 4" full wood frame on the bottom. The wood should be primed and painted two coats. Urine and feces will stick to raw wood, looks count. Nice and clean looking area for the 4" substrate all while protecting the tents side. A 2nd example of clamp on heat lamps. Adjustable and excellent for some species. NOT SNAKES they will crawl on them. They may get burned.
I really like the use of radiant heat panels. They too can be raised higher up. I find them easy to drill holes and be suspended also. The " Wood Trellis" for all tents is a fantastic way to get vertical height. Gives you a surface to screw in logs and branches.
Another example of why trellis works great. Here we have attached a wood shelf. Be creative and have 3 or 4 different heights. With hanging domes and different watts creates a better temp gradient. Especially in are 4ft tall units.
This is to show how are frame works. The black hooks on the front must be lined up directly behind the " INFAMOUS VELCRO ". Velcro is crazy strong once you understand how to close it tightly. I pull up and start in the center push left and then push right. Are "excellent" assembly video even show the spacing of the bars. Follow those measurements. Then adjust the bars after tent cover is on. NOTE: white coroplast is included that can easily tape to the bars. Now the surface area is 4" wide to push Velcro against.
This is an excellent example of adding stronger plastic window. Simply buy 14 to 20 gauge clear and use this "grommet" method. Parts are bought on amazon. This is an excellent example.
Many times, on big tents we want to create better "incoming cooler " fresh airflow. Simply buy the plastic foundation vents on amazon. Cut and super glue the vent smooth side inside the tent.
We all know that heat rises. So, 2 "hot air" exit vents will draw cold air in. Our tents have a 1" x 4" hot air exit vent with an adjustable cover. NOTE: on the back side in the middle of the "electrical port covers." Simply slice the mesh to pull the electrical inside. Cut a slot in the cover.
There are many ways to add TOP HEAT with metal frames. Here is a reptile cover turned upside down. Simply place the bars under each long side of the frame. Then cut out the tent. Hot glue the metal frame to the tent. Now you can use top heat domes.
