Blue Tongue Skink Setup [Simple] - Ep. 85

How to set up a blue tongue skink enclosure. In this episode I walk through the process of setting up a very basic captive environment for an Australian Blue Tongue Skink.
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[@ellesreptiles]

I laughed when you said you couldn't keep plants alive, because me either. I'm definitely going to move some of my fake plants to the floor of my tank now. Thanks for this and loved this video! 😊

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thanks so much. I love your content by the way!

[@ellesreptiles]

ReptileMountain.TV thank you so much! 😊

[@becksbeard1774]

Surfing channels about blue tongue skinks? stick with this guy. he knows his stuff :)

[@ReptileMountainTV]

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[@Nike_IV]

IKR

[@oliver.p2025]

Ok

[@EzraCyrus]

Noted

[@jasonvonazountas1994]

True

[@missyhoops305]

Glad I found this video. New skink owners and I was starting to get concerned that our bluey was staying in her hide too much and not getting the light. I see that I was wrong to worry, and she can bask as desired. Thank you!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Great to hear! 👍🏼

[@Jukebox1376]

This video was extremely useful, thank you very much for making it.

[@tidesbtw9684]

Sup frog

[@jarhead3376]

I wish there were quality channels like this for all reptile species! Love these videos.

[@woolensnail2584]

Jarhead agreed

[@flamethroweryt9413]

Thank you so much for this series it has really upped the lifestyle of my skinks!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

That’s awesome to hear :-)

[@miguelarreola2742]

I really love your enthusiasm!!

[@dakki.dreamer1539]

I'm getting a skink in probably a couple of months, your videos have helped a lot!

[@dakki.dreamer1539]

@Hailey :D no....i cant find one anywhere....i think ill get a rat instead lol

[@dakki.dreamer1539]

@Hailey :D i also cant get a tank big enough. i appreciate the help but i dont think this will work. ill get a skink when i have more space and money

[@ya_bebe353]

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[@silver_surfin7270]

A new video, as soon as I start my day! Great.

[@masonbritton517]

Excellent video! Extremely informative and very kind as well. I do not own a blue-tongued skink, but I may at some point in the future. If that time comes, I will definitely be referring to this video again. Thank you!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Awesome! 😁👍🏼

[@ggittins4097]

It's so helpful seeing you go through this step by step, thanks!!

[@traveldreamer4616]

Excellent video! Very informative. Wish all species had such coverage! Keep up the great work.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you 🙏 me too!

[@MyName-bw1kz]

That's the most detailed and most useful BTS care video ever... Earned a sub!

[@tomdix8022]

Another great video!!!! THANKYOU FOR YOUR RECOGNITION TC!!!!! Love this hobby!!

[@carlyjayne6655]

Tom Dix oh hey

[@armyamazon5762]

Dude! Where were you when I was setting up my enclosure for my first reptile? 😂😂. Your setup is so simple! Thank you so much!

[@hayleybickers6882]

This guy is amazing! I love your energy and your descriptive information and Advice! Thank you for sharing 🥰💚💛

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you Hayley! ❤️

[@fangbricks1587]

This is great thanks!

[@harlow7459]

Hi there, greetings from germany! (sorry for my english...) Your videos have helped me and my new Skink. He is very shy and skittish. Your tips with shielding him up against his new environment ( my livingroom) and get him hay for secureness made him brave enough to dig around in hie enclosure. So thank you very much! I feel better when my little ones happy :) Your great!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I am so happy to hear that 😁

[@carolinamaria7972]

Taking notes!! Getting my blue tongue soon !!

[@flyersncrawlers]

Excellent video all your videos are very informative keep them coming

[@joshd3927]

Great video ! Thank you !

[@breebree218]

Wow I have no clue how I haven’t seen your channel before! Thanks for the video super super helpful

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thanks!!

[@prepperpov5852]

Doesn’t get better than your channel, man! I love everything about it haha what a great setting and the way you present your work is perfect and fun! So informative! You have a playlist of your videos? Shoot, man, I have a playlist of your videos lol! Your sponsor has some NICE cages available! Will definitely check them out in more detail! Your kit is such a nice resource and you’re really good at taking photos for thumbnails and especially if you actually took the photos that are on your wall! I’ve followed your advice and am happy to say that I am now a Blue Tongue Skink owner! LOL I also went with fake plants at the moment

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you so much! Thats awesome you have a playlist of mine vids..lol 😁

[@kerrkatastropheful]

Awesome video thank you!!

[@DustyHoney]

I’m looking into getting one of these. Thanks!

[@FAfishingNZ]

ur amazing man!

[@LanceKirkman]

Excellent, thank you

[@rrrrrr-ry3cn]

Love your channel

[@akramcharif7040]

Great video I love it

[@jackmcmahon3262]

I really love these reptiles and having a hard time finding where to get one as a pet

[@ashlyntyrie234]

You are really helpful 😃

[@Anonymous1969-f9]

Thanks it’s super useful 😃

[@emiliatinglof4885]

I dont know why but this video made me so happy😁 love your energi😁😁

[@ReptileMountainTV]

😊 thank you

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

Glad I found you! Greetings from Australia

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Cheers 🍻

[@matthewdacosta9216]

I love your vids soooo much

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I love your love :-)

[@hc_devil9176]

Nice tshirt :) I love watching the video's on this channel :)

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you 🙏 Got a sport skink love

[@predatorking3131]

Yeah i got a 4x2x2 kages for my garter snake...haven't got it yet but im excited

[@kikuhondachan]

Great video! I would love to see a super extra environment with all sorts of things in it

[@ReptileMountainTV]

That is a great idea for a future video!

[@UNEARTHED36]

Great video! I am looking to get a BTS in the next year and this information is very helpful.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thanks!

[@biskaye]

my blue tongue skink is actually a reputable art historian.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Hahaha some do have refined tastes 🤪

[@ellalynette]

Wow. All this info is super helpful! I’m looking into get a blue tongue skink, I have been doing a lot of research and I wanted to know whether a female or male would be better or what the differences are between the genders.

[@aronoiiel]

Awesome video! I was super curious why people had so many fake plants higher up when skinks arent really arboreal this made alot of sense. And its less intimidating for a future skink owner. Enjoying your videos alot

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great pets animals reptiles room.

[@Teaj383]

thanks for this! I'm going shopping soon to start getting my tank ready long before the spring reptile expo in my area (where I plan to get my skink) I have a question, though. I'll only have a 40 G and I'm wondering what kind of precautions I'll need to take with a baby, should that be what I end up with. I'm gathering info from all over and would love your input! (this is the first of your videos I've watched and will be looking at that playlist, for sure!)

[@miguelalmanza2179]

I am new here and I love your video

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Gratitude 🙏

[@nickboxtel4446]

Really love you vids! This summer I want to start keeping a couple bts. Which size enclouser would be needed for a couple? Greetz from Holland!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼👍🏼They should be housed individually. Check out my care sheet on my website for more. 😁

[@muhammadrezafriansyah7345]

u gave me a lot inspiration for low budget set up i love that. btw what is the name of that net cover.

[@abyss610]

looking forward to the Indo video! hard to find good reliable info on those types.

[@carlsirotic4270]

2 months ago, I bought my first skink. I followed alot of the information you gave to us in your videos. I worked hard to get my temperatures perfect, bought a solar meter,etc,etc. This video is ON POINT. it's a very very good recap of all the information needed, with links to your different videos.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thank you very much. Im so glad this is on point 😁👍🏼❤️

[@SG-wj2qj]

My little buddy is in a 39"x18.5"x19" Problem is... my "little buddy" is now a monstrously large indo Blue tongue skink. Hes about 27" long. I think hes due for a upgrade in the near future, I'm thinking 60x24x24 Is current tank uses a 8x18 undertank heater with thermostat on the warm side. A LED light panel + UVB fixture combo that's 24" long for good lighting and UVB/UVA. I found my skink does NOT bask. He just wont do it. However he does love his Heat rock. (I've tried floodlights and other solar heat lamps... he wont do it) And the to warm the general airspace now, a 60w Ceramic heater

[@JA-it8ec]

Your videos have been really informative! Do you have any opinions on the burrow-able clay for BTS? Thanks!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Thanks! Ive tried it foe other species and would avoid it for BTS. Messy and not my cup of tea for such a active lizard.

[@melchurjimenez6746]

Hi, really helpful video thanks! Also does the basking area need to be flat? Would a large piece of corkbark work as a basking area?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I would say mostly flat so they can get an even heat transfer. Cork can work but a rock is better.

[@jy3580]

Just got my skink trying to set it up

[@johnhufton5787]

Very nice video. I wouldn’t want to house a 20-24 inch lizard in a 36 inch viv though. Too small

[@Fruityflootloops]

Yeah I wish I could easily size up mine was an adult when I got him four years or five ago and over th years watching such a big lizard in that small tank has been sad

[@critterc0rner]

Yeah even for a 16-18in lizard it’s still too small. I have a 17in eastern and he does better in a 4ft viv. I also have a baby in a 3ft tank but he’s getting the same size viv after upgrading my massive 22in boy in a 4x2x2ft viv.

[@Nike_IV]

For a second I thought that the skink on your shirt was real 🤣🤣🤣

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Lol that would have been epic

[@JustJorizo]

I just found your channel and am absolutely in love with the scientific approach. I want to upgrade my skink as I'm upgrading one of my other critters. My northern would be going from a 36×18×18 glass enclosure to a 48×24×12 pvc enclosure (keeping humidity in a glass enclosure has been difficult). So the question(s) I have are, is 12" too short for a blue tongue? Ive heard "under 18" is best because of back kinks, but I watched your basics video where you had mentioned a 24" high. I'd be using a radient heat pannel inside the cage, and I was worried about my skink moving hides and possibly knocking around the UVB if its fixated inside the tank aswell, are there any issues with that I should be aware of? Thanks for your time!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

12” does work but taller is also an option. I have used both with UV with success

[@kevinoplinger3899]

Doing research before I start this adventure. I’ve found your videos very helpful. Question: I’m in central Florida and I plan on my setup being on an enclosed porch. No heat, AC available but rarely used and no direct sunlight. Any concerns about natural humidity levels? Do I need 2 heat sources?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

You’ll need to be certain the temps are attainable. If they aren’t then you need to adjust with artificial heat, cooling, etc.

[@Karboothai]

Hello. I am from the place where these reptiles are from, which is one of the reasons we are choosing them. We are first timers setting up. I am wondering if because they are in their natural environment, how much heat is necessary? Also, what sort of temperature do you aim for, for brumation and what times of the year (QLD, Aus). Thank you kindly

[@madelineaustin6015]

You are the go to for everything BTS. Where did you get the cork bark? I live in NYC and can’t find one big enough for Wallace anywhere. Got him in august and he was a tiny baby and now he’s well over 18 inches, he’s in great health and very happy but I want to ensure that he has a proper hide that will completely cover him

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Try ordering online. I know Josh's frogs has cork as well as Pangea Reptile.

[@Philminator]

Great video as always. My million $ question is, so in your experience, a blue tongue skink can thrive just as well in a 40 gallon tank, as a 55 gallon tank? You don't notice any extra stress, or anything as a result? As you said, there are many opinions, and some people will crap all over you and call you terrible things if using a 40 gallon. I have an exo terra 40 gallon that is 36x18x12. Was thinking of getting a northern blue tongue, but want to make sure this truly is a decent size. In a year or so I could upgrade to the Thrive eco PVC tank that is 46x18x18.

[@mengchenlee811]

wonder if I should provide them a big enough water bowl for them to soak in or just a small one for drinking

[@fairycitrine223]

I have a question I am think about getting a blue tongue skink should a get it the Ikea glass detolf shelf or would that be to big

[@alfredoquezada4599]

I always catch my skink staring at me its getting creepy but I still love him.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Lol

[@raeewahlia5039]

Hello! 😊 I just received my new 4ft by 2 enclosure. I see that you spoke on the par38 bulb for heating. My enclosure is also 2ft tall. Should I get a higher wattage than the 85w? If so which wattage would you recommend 120?

[@Dan-chou]

Hey TC, im planning to get a blue tongue skink soon and im currently setting up the enclosure. I live in indonesia and my house naturally has high level of humidity (65-80%). What kind of subtrates will works best? And any tips for this enclosure of mine?

[@germainortiz5114]

Hi TC! I was wondering were you get the bricks you use to file down the Skinks nails.

[@harlow7459]

maybe in DIY stores? Or from people that are building a house

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Yep from Home Depot in the pavers section by the garden center 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Bobby-fs3el]

I needed some advice I put hydro balls as a drainage layer and my blue tongue burrowed to the bottom and I've found acouple hydro balls in his poop idk if he's OK or if I should take them.out or what

[@jocelynvasquez3290]

Do you recommend the 65 watt Incandescent BR30 flood light bulb ?

[@Leo-vd3gd]

I tried to use a dimmer but it wouldn’t work when it was attached to the timer. What do you use for a timer? Great video btw

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Hmmm. I use GE digital timers.

[@Leo-vd3gd]

Thank you I have a zoomed timer and it doesn’t work when attached to dimmer.

[@williamschmer5260]

Question is that enclosure for an adult or baby? What size enclosure for a baby and when to upgrade l?

[@adeonsajakarta2923]

ITS OUT ITS FINALLY OUT😂😂😂😂

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Lol

[@HollywoodGamez]

Hey man, I have a question, I just got a new BTS indo, I put him in his tank 2 hides one with the moss and that’s the humid hide, I am following your other videos instructions of covering all 4 sides of his tank so he gets used to it for a week, he’s a room with all my pets, there are 3 dogs that reside in this room, is that fine for them to share the same space once the first week is over and I remove the 4 covers? Also I haven’t seen him leave the hide all day (first day today) since I put him in the tank, any insight would be fantastic! Love your videos @reptilemountain.tv

[@ReptileMountainTV]

You will have to gage your skinks response as it happens and adjust accordingly. No way to tell how he will react to the dogs. They will likely hide often if its wild caught and new. Could be shy for days, weeks, months, or years.

[@firdauszulkifly9641]

Hey there I have an eastern bluey. Can I mix substrates like cypress bark, critters crumble and sphagnum moss???

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Not sure why you need to but if the critter crumble you’re referring to is coconut husk then yes you can. However, Ive found that coconut products tend to mold faster than cypress or sphagnum. Keep in mind Easterns don’t need high humidity so sphagnum is not the best as its used typically for higher humidity requiring animals.

[@mcfoxgaming2815]

Is it okay to keep a bts in a garage? If they have constant water? And it doesn’t get hot in their, just warm. And of course it will have a heat lamp for day and night

[@ReptileMountainTV]

If you can maintain the correct temps (as described in my caresheets) and there aren’t fumes or anything sure.

[@Fruityflootloops]

Do I need a cool end hide if mine just burrows under a big water “dish”? The kind he can sort of soak in as needed that looks like a flat rock or whatever

[@ReptileMountainTV]

They need a region of space to cool off.

[@jaimewhitford6402]

My skink is VERY picky and he mainly just licks at his food how do I get him to eat normally?

[@carolinewitherspoon6345]

Hello! I am moving my bluey into college with me, and I want to get a good heat light bulb and heat emitting bulb at night since my college is in the mountains and it has already snowing nearby! You mentioned a certain floodlight with a dimmer switch and then also a ceramic heat emitter, could you possibly link to amazon or any other source the specific ones you use? I am really trying to find something good and reliable, I don't want her ever getting too cold!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I would get a halogen PAR38 100w flood light from the hardware store (NOT LED) and a 75w CHE for night time. You can get a cheap console/desktop dimmer at the hardware store too for use with the halogen light

[@carolinewitherspoon6345]

@@ReptileMountainTV Thanks so much!

[@jocelynvasquez3290]

Is it the Warm white halogen dimmable bulb ?

[@anaish00]

does anyone know what's the exact PAR38 halogen floodlight that he uses? I'm having trouble finding one that is exactly 85w on amazon or on his kit... or can it have a range listed that includes 85w? I just want to make sure that I get the right one for my new skink!

[@storytellermistymator]

I'm having the same problem. You comment is from a year ago, but I assume that if you're able to dim an 85 to the desired intensity, you should be able to do the same with a 90w or 75w bulb -- the key is to get a dimmer. Hope this helps.

[@mikesmith8603]

What's the max temp for northerns? I have here mix things..I have a baby right now and my temps at 90degress on hot spot and 78 in cool with water bowl temp at 75..really like your channel!!👍👍😎

[@ReptileMountainTV]

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[@petreviewervietnam]

Do we need to use 2 hides for both size or 1 in the cool side is ok?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

At least one hide but one in both temp zones is best

[@williamschmer5260]

Question so how long do you using the basking light for? The room I plan to keep the enclosure in can get down to 70.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

12-14 hours on usually

[@matthewboan616]

Do you have a link for the heat bulb? Trying to find one at stores and having a hard time

[@ReptileMountainTV]

1000bulbs.com

[@ashleyjacobs7950]

Hi! I'm researching lots of different species to find who fits me best. I'm very interested in blueys but always thought I might not have the space. I have a 40 gal, 36×18in of floor space. Is that really enough? And can i start a baby out in it or would they need something smaller to start? Thanks!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Hi Ashley! I have videos that answer those very questions. Check em out in my playlists. 😁👍🏼

[@spiritmacardi9300]

I've been using a coco fiber/cyprus mulch mix, but I had to have my skink to the vet because he had gotten some in his eye and it became mucousy and irritated. Is there anything you can suggest to avoid that or alternate substrates that still offer high humidity?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Natural top soil or just cypress

[@aidenkelly1785]

hey man I really enjoyed the vid and learned a lot bt am still confused on enclosure size many people say minnimum 48" x 18" but others say 36 x18 minimum I am looking into getting a skink and aleady have a 36 x 18 lying around since I am a aquarium hobbyist but would like to get into reptiles thanks!!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Minimum is what that animal will survive in. And yes an animal will survive in a 36x18 however most hobbyists keep in larger such as 48x24 or 60x24. If you are just keeping one skink I recommend a 48 x24. However initially while saving and waiting for the 48 x 24 to arrive a 36 x 18 would be fine. There is zero measurable evidence that a 36x18 is inferior other than the more space allows for more enrichment, thermal zones, and behaviors to be expressed. Minimum=it won't die... Recommended=it will likely thrive

[@aidenkelly1785]

@@ReptileMountainTV ok thanks so much!

[@aidenkelly1785]

How big would the BTS be before I have to upgrade from a 36x18? would the skink be 16-18? before I need to upgrade? sorry used to fish and a 16-18 fish would need close to a 72x24 tank so sorry if im way to low or high on the size

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Skinks are half tail so once they reach adult size which is 18-24 in they should be upgraded. However, it also depends on the individual animals activity level. If it's your only skink I would plan for the bigger tank by its first year of life.

[@lannaelizabeth7369]

where did you get the floodlight and what brand is it? ive been looking but a lot of them are from brands ive never heard of and they dont have great reviews.

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I got mine at home depot. They are Phillips brand.

[@lannaelizabeth7369]

thanks! :)

[@johnathanjillson2395]

So I just purchased my first blue tongued skink a few days ago and I’m worried something might be wrong with him. the first day when we brought him home he was pretty active around his enclosure and seemed to enjoy the hides that I provided and even let him explore around my room to make him comfortable with his new environment but the next day according to my sister he didn’t come out of his log the entire day I enticed him out with a blue berry to see if he was hungry and he ate some fruit and veggies(just until I can get some wet dog food) from my hand then just went back to the inside of his log and has been sleeping for very extended periods of time with little to no exploring at all and seems almost lethargic he’s in a 40 gallon tank with dual heating lamp with one ceramic bulb for night time use He occasionally sneezes from time to time. I was told hes about 8 months old and is an Indonesian bts. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated I love the little dude and want to take expert care of him!

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Sounds like he's just adjusting to the new set up. Check out my video call Skink's First Week and the one on my Skink Won't Eat those should help.

[@JurassicBattleDroid]

The cage you had In the beginning where did you buy it and if you made it your self were did you get the supplies because I really want a blue tongue skink but all the cages are like 300$! (Btw this video was very help full)

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Reptilekages.com they are quality but not cheap

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I recommend saving up and buying a quality enclosure you will not be disappointed

[@waylonorr3296]

could i keep a bts in a slightly smaller encloser like a 36x18x18?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Its possible for some individuals yes. However you’ll need to be diligent about enrichment and skilled at creating thermal zones. Most keepers prefer a 4x2x2 or larger.

[@tombstone628]

So I have a ceiling fan on at night in my room would that affect my skinks tank temp at all?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

You’d have to use a digital thermometer to tell

[@joke9893]

ur lucky my room stays 75 and high humidity and its hard to sleep

[@daynight3969]

Hello! I was wondering if my baby BTS would be okay during a week with no food or water?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Your animal needs water always. Depending on the age they can go a few days off food.

[@papaya5416]

I want to get a skink so I’m doing research first so getting a 75 gallon is best?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Yes or a pvc 4x2

[@victorrodriguez5895]

Does a power sun bulb work well if I don't have a uvb light

[@ReptileMountainTV]

It will yes. But be sure to test it with a solarmeter after Four months to ensure it hasn’t lost its efficacy

[@victorrodriguez5895]

@@ReptileMountainTV also and I'm sorry for all the questions, just want to give it its best care. I've tried different diets like greens and fruits but all it wants is the dog food.is this not a good thing?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Dog food is a good staple. Mix the veg and fruit into the dog food.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

I don't have lighting atm..I've had my rescue baby eastern blue tongue for a week .he has a huge terrarium ..it's also the middle of summer ..unable to buy the right lights atm..what can I do to make sure he gets enough sun and UVB?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Give her some time outside 👍🏼

[@VTwinFTW]

Your buddy who linked 2 4ft enclosures together, does he have hot and cool sides for each one? Or is one side hot and one side cool? Do you have a link to it??

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Good question! I will ask him.

[@theone7891]

Strange question but how many plug sockets am I going to need? If I’m reading this right do I need 2?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

I recommend getting a 4-6 socket surge protector

[@cycy1647]

In Switzerland, the recommendations for the terrarium are just crazy. The terrarium has to be 7x4 the length of the body of the reptile (for this species). It gives something around 210-250 x 150 x 120 cm (8.2 x 4.11 x 3.11 ft). It's going to be a bit hard to get one where I live :( . Whe also have the obligation to get a pair... but I heard they fight or is it possible with 2 females ?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Cohabbing is possible but not recommended. Who is in charge or those laws? Obviously someone with little knowledge of the species 🙁.

[@germainortiz5114]

Hi TC! Can you make a video on sexing Blue tongued Skinks?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

Have you watched this? I doubt I could do any better :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKeYaqWPht9khcU

[@EADN20]

Hi I have a Indonesian blue toung skink and theres no way to keep my cage humidity high where I live would it be fine of the humidity was at 30% but I put a big water bowl in so it can soak when it wants?

[@ReptileMountainTV]

No. You will likely need to get a PVC enclosure and keep the humidity up that way.