Well, despite the temps here being over 100 degrees F. today, most of the work on the top of the viv is complete and it's installed. From the underside of the top I have installed a sun screen. The top side of the lid will be covered with 1/4 inch hardware cloth to keep predators out.


Here's a view showing where it's presently located in the yard. To the right is our Koi pond, its on our patio and one of the butterfly gardens in to the front of it.

Now to monitor the inside temps and see if I need either relocate it to a shadier spot or try some way to cool it prior to adding any of the Garters.