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AEAlovesJJB
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30/10/2012 : 22:29:26
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| Hi there, just wondering if a heat mat, nice size rub, and thermostat are the only things you need for your royals, as I was reading another blog and apparently they can live in a rub their whole life? my royal is ready to move up a size. Don't I need a ceramic bulb to keep the heat up? If so how would I do so with a rub? I cannot understand it all :/ |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 30/10/2012 : 22:44:54
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| Yep true enough. I keep my guys in RUB's permanently they start in 9litre rubs with a heatmat under one 1/4 on a thermostat, I include hides and leaves and anything else that can keep it nice and crowded (water bowl too) then they move up to 12litre with same layout and finally 50litre :) |
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herriotfan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
812 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2012 : 01:15:44
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Originally posted by Kelfezond
Yep true enough. I keep my guys in RUB's permanently they start in 9litre rubs with a heatmat under one 1/4 on a thermostat, I include hides and leaves and anything else that can keep it nice and crowded (water bowl too) then they move up to 12litre with same layout and finally 50litre :)
What size viv would that equate to? (9Lt) |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons (Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Gecko (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Fudge, Sox, Raven & Titch)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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AEAlovesJJB
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2012 : 13:47:45
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| So is it better to have a rub? My royal is just over a year old, dont know if to just buy a rub, would rather not waste money on a viv because they cost alot :/ |
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2012 : 14:11:35
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| I keep mine in 50L rub's with mat & stat that way you have more money for more royals :-) |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2012 : 14:58:29
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| There isn't any real advantage or disadvantage to either. Personally I use RUBs because they're easier to fit it, easier to heat and easier to clean. Though that's just preference I'm sure some people prefer vivs for the exact same reasons. |
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