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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/06/2009 : 21:13:13
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| Hi, I have read that an uth is ok for baby royals but heat lamps are better for adults. Is it ok to just use a heat lamp or ceramic heater from the start and if so what size heat lamp would i need for a two foot viv. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 21:23:39
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| The problem is that you may stress a baby Royal out by putting it straight into a viv, which is why most people will start them off in a RUB or something on a heat mat. Once in a viv then yes a heat lamp is best. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 21:41:29
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Once in a viv then yes a heat lamp is best.
or a reptile radiator, which i swear by now, they're great!  |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 21:52:23
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 22:06:20
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
Once in a viv then yes a heat lamp is best.
or a reptile radiator, which i swear by now, they're great!
i was just about to ask if it was being used with your royal then remembered..you dont have one now..
Are they better than ceramics? how easy are they to fit? |
"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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punumbear
Yearling
United Kingdom
263 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 22:12:35
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| reptile radiator??? |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 00:45:01
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
i was just about to ask if it was being used with your royal then remembered..you dont have one now..
me?  own a royal? how very dre you imply that?? 
yes they're dead easy to fit now i swear by them!
http://www.cornishcrispa.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=618
so much easier than bl**dy ceramics, think of all the problems people have with stacks and ceramics?? none of that with the rep rad  |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 06:45:49
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
me? own a royal? how very dre you imply that??
yes they're dead easy to fit now i swear by them!
http://www.cornishcrispa.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=618
so much easier than bl**dy ceramics, think of all the problems people have with stacks and ceramics?? none of that with the rep rad
what is it like for temps? does it hold them as good as ceramics?
do you get much heat loss through the roof of the viv? |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 07:10:22
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| I thought they were more expensive than that, or was I thinking of AHS? |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 11:20:17
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Originally posted by Blackecho
I thought they were more expensive than that, or was I thinking of AHS?
AHS systems are expensive...i would love one though.. |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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punumbear
Yearling
United Kingdom
263 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 11:46:43
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| gp where is ur reptile radiator mounted? |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 19:47:18
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ok i'll try to answer everyone's questions.....
WS - great for temps, way better than ceramic, very little heat-loss above compared to a ceramic
BE - not as expensive as AHS but AHS have a built-in stat
PB - mounted on the viv ceiling but you need to be aware of how tall your viv is and possibly use spacers for a tall viv
oh, and Dave does guards for them too |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 20:45:33
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| As a new Royal owner viv heating has given me more headaches than anything else. I refuse to go been back to the shop where i got my Royal from as the starter kit was totally useless. However i`ve since been to 3 other rep shops and non of them have recommended ceramics, 2 said the heat mat in a viv would be fine, but the best shop ReptileWorld in Plymouth actually recommended a reptile radiator as i still have concerns especially as i know my house can be much colder in the winter. So i`ll be getting one before the end of summer. |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 21:43:07
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| ok heat mat it is to start then. Thanks |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 21:51:29
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| yeah a meatmat is the best option for a little royal in a RUB |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 21:52:31
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| and for juvies in small vivs too, but as they grow there are better options that people have mentioned |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2009 : 21:57:29
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Ok and a RUB gp.  |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2009 : 08:28:38
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Originally posted by sexychef
GP is it possible to get a piccy of ur raditor set up?
it is now my camera's working again
although my photography skills are pretty poor i'll try and get one for you later today |
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