The major reason why my dad doesn't want this tortoise in our house is because he fears for fire hazard that my MVB can cause. And I totally agree with him, because I can barely leave my house without triple checking if the lightning setup is steady. My 80W MVB (brand is Reptech) can get reaaally hot, and I'm planning to get a 100W one soon because my tortoise will be moving to a bigger enclosure. But my fear for higer chance of fire hazard is stopping me from getting this 100W MVB, knowing the fact how hot this 80W already can be, so how hot can this 100W one get?
My dad and I may be paranoid, but is anyone else having fear for fire that is caused by their lightning? It would really help me if you can give me tips for a 100% safe setup and perhaps post some pics of how to do it. Also, feel free to post your (hopefully not) experience with fire accident that is caused by your lightning.
Also, one little question: to keep the heat in my open enclosure I closed it of with carton that is wrapped in plastic foil. The carton wrapped in plastic foil doesn't get in contact with the bulb ofcourse, but can the plastic foil already catch fire if it's placed to close to the bulb, or should there really be contact to set it on fire?
My dad and I may be paranoid, but is anyone else having fear for fire that is caused by their lightning? It would really help me if you can give me tips for a 100% safe setup and perhaps post some pics of how to do it. Also, feel free to post your (hopefully not) experience with fire accident that is caused by your lightning.
Also, one little question: to keep the heat in my open enclosure I closed it of with carton that is wrapped in plastic foil. The carton wrapped in plastic foil doesn't get in contact with the bulb ofcourse, but can the plastic foil already catch fire if it's placed to close to the bulb, or should there really be contact to set it on fire?