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| RevAnton90 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 12:52:06
Hi All,
I am new to Royals and will be collecting my first one in 2 weeks time :) I am re-homing 1 of my corns in order to free up the space for my new addition.
I will be putting her in a Vivexotic LX24 but will obviously be decorating with lots of plant/hides so she feels secure and safe. But my main concern is heating and humidity. What is the best way to heat for Royals? I have seen alot of debates on this and some people say Ceramic with guard and others mat on stat, but as this is my first one i would like to make sure I am doing everything possible to ensure she is happy.
Also humidity? what is the best way to keep this up at the right percentage as I dont want it to fluctuate too much as I am aware this can cause stress and lead to not feeding?
Any advice is much appreciated,
Thanks
Ant |
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| RevAnton90 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 20:10:02
I have seen so many debates on this, but majority are say IR bulb will surfice, thanks again :) |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 20:05:00
Just the ir bulb on a habistat dimmer stat no need for a mat as well |
| RevAnton90 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 20:03:50
do you have the IR bulb and a mat on stat or just the IR bulb on a stat? looks nice though :) |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 20:03:32
Mine is the vivexotic vx36 i have 2 coconut shell hides one for either end a bark tunnel in the middle that goes into a little hiding space behind the bamboo root and i have 3 plastic hanging plants attached along the back and the two floor standing one with 2 meters of flexible vine twisted together for climbing and an exo terra feeding bowl in hot end and water bowl in center. i also have a snake cave i put in with moss inside when he's shedding but a margerine tub with holes in would do the same |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 19:47:42
Here's my current set up for my young python
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| RevAnton90 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 19:20:39
Thanks to you both, also I am looking for inspiration on how to decorate my viv, are you able to link me to some good threads on the forum that I can have a look at please? |
| Fezza |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 14:16:26
Hi and welcome
Best way to heat a viv IMO is with a bulb/guard/stat setup. Either a red night light, IR or a ceramic |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 13:13:31
Humidity isn't really a problem there best between 50 and 60% which is about what it is in the house. Only time you'd need it higher is to aid shedding and a moss box would do for that |
