Project record
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- The creator and his daughter document a plywood enclosure with sliding glass and removable floor tiles.
- Four temperature sensors feed a recorded history, with a camera and a separate thermometer also described.
- The project includes assembly and completed-enclosure photographs.
Details not established by this record
- The project does not establish a measured UV Index map or provide an independently assessed long-term dataset.
- The software, wiring and equipment choices date to 2016; they require current technical and husbandry review.
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- What clear internal space remains after lining and furnishings, and does it suit this individual animal?
- Can heating, lamp clearance, UVB exposure and shaded retreats be checked independently of the camera or automation?
- How will the enclosure be cleaned, serviced and secured if equipment fails?
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Source and reuse check: 2026-09-05. The original creator does not endorse this site. The pictured enclosure is not independently assessed here.
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