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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:05:41
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Thanks to Hodhie and hs sticky in the DIY section i made my first royal python viv today 
Its for my 07 Obran who currently lives happily in a 50ltr RUB so im hoping he will appreciate the little bit of extra space and also being on a ceramic.
I have edging tape to put on and obviously glass runners/ glass and fit the ceramic but thought i would share a pic now and then hopefully by next w/end i will have a completed viv pic to show you
P.s it was done in this dark conti board so it matches the bedside draws (Ikea ones)
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russm
Yearling
United Kingdom
161 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:32:18
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| Looks good. Will be smart when it is finished. |
2.1.0 Royal - Memphis & tbc
2.0.0 Labs - Cooper & Max
1.1.0 Clown fish
0.0.2 Goldfish
0.2.0 Rats - Izzy & Tess |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:33:30
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| Looks good...well done. |
 
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:37:02
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| Thanks .... and i meant Hodgie |
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:43:45
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Any help on the wattage of ceramic for this viv will be much appreciated. I cant seem to email Hodgie!  |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:47:34
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| How big is it? |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 19:06:07
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| Looking good cant wait to see it finished. Reckon a 100w will be ok |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 19:08:45
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It's 24x15x15  |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 19:22:17
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| I wouldnt use bulb heating in a viv smaller than 3'. I dont think you will get much of a thermal gradient. |
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 20:19:04
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Really? Oh ok will do a bit more research 
The whole idea of them going into wooden vivs is because the room they are in gets too cold in the winter to be 'safe' for a heat mat! Hence putting them on ceramics!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 20:30:15
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| Try a low wattage infrared heat bulb, you may be ok. |
 
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 20:38:54
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Try a low wattage infrared heat bulb, you may be ok.
No can do, they are being kept in the bedroom and i wouldnt be able to sleep with a red 'glow' next to the bed, lol
Grr this is so frustrating ... i hadnt thought about it being too small for a ceramic!  |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 20:53:01
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| You can get small 60watt ceramics, but I still dont reckon you will get a good enough gradient. |
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 21:01:28
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| ok thanks Matt, will have a re think. It's easy enough with the beardie as she brumates through the winter but i am worried about the temps using just a heat mat when the room temps get so cold. I use a storage heater at certain times of the day when im asleep etc but come 2-3am in the mornings its way too cold for just the surface heat a heat mat creates! |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
642 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 21:27:58
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| ant, i made a 23*21*18 viv and had my 07 royal in it for 5 weeks. Its hard to get everything in the right place as the ceramic covers a large area and as matty said you cant get a thermal gradient. |
1.0.0 Ghost corn Tynan
0.1.0 Normal corn Sully
0.1.0 Royal Tilly
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 21:30:17
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Ok thanks Remmy, much appreciated.
So a mat taped down inside the viv then on a stat? or are there any other options apart from making another viv, lol |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 22:11:36
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| Thanks for following my guide, I use reptile radiators, they are a little pricey but get perfect heat gradient. |
Royals owned "lots"
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 23:29:43
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Looks good , i like the darker wood.
my first viv build was close to size. I used a 75watt infra red on a dimming stat and managed to get a good 10degree gradient. although I did have more air vents. one each side at top.. |
0.4.0 Royal Python
1.0.0 Pastel Royal
0.1.0 Spider Royal
1.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Stripe Corn
1.0.0 Yellow Bellied Turtle
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/08/2009 : 00:02:46
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Ant you will be fine with a low wattage infrared, if the lights bother you that much you could always put a towel across the front and remove it in the mornings...
i have two in my bedroom and they dont bother me at all..heaven knows what my neighbours think though with a red glow coming from my bedroom..lol. |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 24/08/2009 : 08:39:14
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Originally posted by spor
Looks good , i like the darker wood.
my first viv build was close to size. I used a 75watt infra red on a dimming stat and managed to get a good 10degree gradient. although I did have more air vents. one each side at top..
Thanks Hodgie i thought i recognised it as i have one in the roof of my beardie viv. Its never used to be honest because she brumates every year !
Do you just have it hooked up to a stat? what temps do you get from it please?
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/08/2009 : 01:38:16
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| yeah used dimming stat with probe set under the hot spot and set until 89/90F was stable. the other end balanced around 80/81F. Introducing more greener and creating more shade in the cool side will help a bit as well. I took temp readings inside the hides. |
0.4.0 Royal Python
1.0.0 Pastel Royal
0.1.0 Spider Royal
1.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Stripe Corn
1.0.0 Yellow Bellied Turtle
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