Are screen tops necessary for an adult northern in a standard 40 gallon breeder? Can they push off their tails? I'm seeing deals for these tanks, but the ones that come with screen tops are a lot more expensive. Plus, if I'm using a ceramic heat emitter, the screen top would just reflect more heat.
What do you guys think?
Screen tops necessary?
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
For that height, I would recommend a screen top. From my experience, a screen top does not reflex away much heat at all.
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I have screen tops for all mine except for one...and thank GOD she isnt a climber...all the others are climbers. X_X
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
Screen Top - $20
New skink -$150
IMO, it is just a cheap insurance policy.
New skink -$150
IMO, it is just a cheap insurance policy.
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
I guess I dont have insurance yet...
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
I have seen mine use its tail to gain height several times...and the method works well 
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
Mine can climb out... she is a 22 inch long Merauke, and has no problem climbing to the top of a 40 breeder! Her tank at my house is larger and taller, but when we stay at my girlfriend's it is an issue! I won't leave the top off if I have to step out, only if I am sitting there.
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
nice merauke
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codycr6 - love those climbing pics. 
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
Go for the screen top. Even if your guy isn't a climber, it's still safer. All you need is for him to get nosy one time and he'll be out. I also like knowing that there is something between him and his lights.
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Very nice merauke and pictures
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
I definitely recommend screen tops. Apart from 100% keeping the animal in, it keeps things from falling in as well. Kids throwing stuff, stuff falling mysteriously, etc. Plus, it always seems like BTS eventually figure out a way to escape if there's no top! I also highly recommend a BRIGHT heat source such as a spot light if there is no other light provided in the cage. I've always felt a bright spot lamp mimics the sun and is important. Just my opinion though!
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
...not to mention keeping evil cats out of their cages, who like it because its nice and warm...and boxlike
Oh, and there is a scaly toy in there for them lol.
Oh, and there is a scaly toy in there for them lol.
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Re: Screen tops necessary?
It's good to keep the sweet, cuddly cats out too!
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