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spuddastu
Yearling
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
 Posted - 27/06/2009 : 12:59:18
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hi there as ive never had a heat mat setup
i wonderd if u could give me sum info on wot
mat and controles i would need, i have a
28"x18"x18" viv and have only used red bulbs. |
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cumbrian eejit
Yearling
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2009 : 13:21:38
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for royal's you would be better staying with bulb's, either i.r. or ceramic, just as they get larger, with heatmat's they are more likely to burn with their weight ontop of the mat.
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2009 : 13:39:55
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heavier bodied snakes such as royals absorb heat better from a bulb or rad although mats are commonly used for juveniles in RUBs/tubs/fauns.
what ever heat source you choose you need a thremostat to control it. mats are ok with basic on/off stats, bulbs and rads are better off with pulses or dimmers, the only exception being heat sources that emit light as well, then use a dimmer so you don't get the 'disco effect'  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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spuddastu
Yearling
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2009 : 13:42:43
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thanx alot i will keep my bulb then as thats wot im used to
thanx again
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2009 : 14:07:08
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i only use mats on juvies...
infrared or ceramics i think are enough for royals.. |
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now and make a brand new ending."
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/06/2009 : 17:03:18
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| As above, once you're into a viv, stick with bulbs/rads. |
 
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