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leeoc1982
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 26/04/2009 : 22:10:11
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rite i alredy hav a viv measuring 45"l 26"h 21"d, i wolud like to house a royal p in this tank if it is suitable. if u agree what would be the best set up as there seems to be differences in opinion. as always, i encountered this with my bd dragons which i have keept for 2 years.
under tank heating or on the side or back ect,
uv or energy saving light bulb ect.
i have been advised by a p shop but as ive already said im not agreeing with what ive heard else were!
the best please, if ure gona do it ect!!!! |
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Dazzetski
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 22:29:17
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Originally posted by leeoc1982
rite i alredy hav a viv measuring 45"l 26"h 21"d, i wolud like to house a royal p in this tank if it is suitable. if u agree what would be the best set up as there seems to be differences in opinion. as always, i encountered this with my bd dragons which i have keept for 2 years.
under tank heating or on the side or back ect,
uv or energy saving light bulb ect.
i have been advised by a p shop but as ive already said im not agreeing with what ive heard else were!
the best please, if ure gona do it ect!!!!
Depends on how old the royal is, a rule of thumb is width x depth should be the length of the snake, as for heating I use a red heat bulb as it heats the viv & gives enough light to see sofia at night, although i've got a ceramic bulb to upgrade to. |
 
0.2.0 Cats (Spud & Phoebe) RIP Stevie fat man
1.1.0 Royals (Syd & Sofia)
2.2.3 Corns (Hogan, Shaggy, Sparkle, Tango, Fred, Haribo & Go Faster)
0.0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa (Escobar)
1.1.0 Variable King Snakes (Lancelot & Guinaverre)
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Edited by - Dazzetski on 28/04/2009 06:11:40 |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2009 : 22:30:16
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"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/04/2009 : 06:22:33
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That sounds like a massive viv for a Royal unless its a large adult.
I use IR heat bulbs for mine, there is no need for UV. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2009 : 19:55:15
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heya and welcome 
ok here goes.............
1. that size viv is suitable for an adult, unlike beardies they don't appreciate a lot of space and can get stressy. a hatchling or juvenile needs a lot less space, use 'length of viv + depth of viv = length of snake' as a guide to sizing.
2. using a heatmat on the floor is fine for a young royal (providing it is on a thermostat), putting a mat on the side or back of the viv is a complete waste of time! as royals grow and get heavier-bodied (as juveniles and adults) it's better to go for bulbs as they can absorb this kind of heat more effectively.
3. lighting is purely for our benefit, avoid tubes as the constant flickering can upset them, avoid UV as the last thing a nocturnal snake needs is UV, so either a red bulb or energy saving (with guard) the choice is yours |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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leeoc1982
Snake Mite
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Posted - 27/04/2009 : 20:45:45
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thanks for your time guys!
the tank was used for my uromastyx which were alot of work so they were returned to there previous owner.
so you dont think the viv would be to big for an adult?
the snake i have seen is a 2007 so not fully grow and would have to be keept in one of them plastic tubs for a while.
so a heat mat for a juv and ceramics for an adults?
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2009 : 22:30:54
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ceramic for either really, but you can get away with a mat for youngsters.
it's still a considerably sized viv for an adult although if you pad it out foliage, hides, branches, bark etc i'm sure it would be ok. definitely too big for an 07 though, have you thought about putting a temperary divider in? and you could use the other side for another rep (if it's secure) or equipment storage |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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