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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 21/03/2009 : 19:44:46
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| iv been told to keep the light on 24/7. is this correct. iv got 2 heat lamps in my viv controled by a dimmerble stat. should i have a normal light on 24/7?? kinda confused. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 19:55:56
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No, you dont even have to use a light if you dont want to. The natural light in the room will be fine.
Can I ask why you need 2 heat lamps? |
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:00:28
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iv got a 4x2x2 tank and 1 bulb wasnt enuf to get the temp up.
they stay on most of the time..
i get the feelin im not doin sumit wrong?
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:10:35
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**** get the feelin im doin sumit wrong!
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:13:41
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Why, have you got any other questions?
What are the temps in the viv?
How big is the viv?
How big is the snake? |
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:18:46
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the tanks 4x2x2 foot.
in the middle its 85
the snake is about 50cm and not too sure how much it weighs.
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:32:19
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That viv is massive for a snake that size. It would be fine in a viv half that size.
Can you find out the temp at the basking site?
Also are the lights guarded? |
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:39:55
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wats the basking site??? (im a beginner)
the reptile shop said that it wud be fine. :S
at the moment there not but im gonna get a guard. atm the snake cant reach them. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:41:39
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Can you post pics up of your setup?
The basking site is the area under the bulbs.
Are the bulbs close together? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:43:25
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quote:
Originally posted by wayne
wats the basking site??? (im a beginner)
the reptile shop said that it wud be fine. :S
at the moment there not but im gonna get a guard. atm the snake cant reach them.
You'd be surprised!
The viv is very large, but if the snake's eating well then just worry about the heating (i.e. the guards). What wattage are they, 1 should be plenty really. |
 
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 20:56:39
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there about 9" apart.
the snake eats fine. there both 60w
i will post some photos on monday.
im slowly adding things into the viv so he has more places to hide and to explore. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 21:01:02
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| ok, 60W might be your problem, I have 75W bulbs in my 3' vivs. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 21:01:54
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| like above says. 1 light positioned to one side of the viv controlled by a stat should be ample... a pic would really help... |
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wayne
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 21:05:55
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i see!
shall i keep the 2 in there or change them both or just one?
wat have u got in ur vivs. iv got a nice branch he loves to climb, and fall off, wat else cud i get?
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 22/03/2009 : 09:29:47
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Fake plants, bark, bits of wood...
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 22/03/2009 : 11:24:50
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| Yes, on your recommendation maybe. |
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