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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/09/2009 : 10:08:10
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i got a rep rad yesterday from my local snake breeder for my viv and he did say that it would smell.its now been running for 24hrs hot end is 90f and the cool end is around 80,will the smell harm the snake it smells like burning plastic and didnt know if i would kill him
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antw23uk
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 10:46:40
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I would keep them in different rooms for atleast 5 days until the smell has gone. I would worry you can smell burning!
Fumes can have a very serious effect on any animals so its best to keep it working in a well vented room until your 100% confident its 'worn in' |
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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 10:58:34
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| the shop did say it would smell when first been used but never said how long the smell would last |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 12:36:38
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| I think its burning dust, it shouldnt last very long, but I cant tell you how long. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 16:20:26
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| Yep, sure it will stop soon, then you will be able to put the snake in. |
 
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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 18:27:02
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| sorry for late reply been shooting many thx for the advice |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 19:24:57
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i was looking at the ahs ones yesterday and this is what it says in the instructions "When first switching on the heater you may get an initial smell from the paint work, don't worry the paint is non toxic and will soon disappear. Also a clicking noise may be heard this is the thermal cut out limiting the case temperature of the AHS. "....is it a ahs with the built in stat,could you let me know if the case gets hot?
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337smile
Yearling
296 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 19:49:14
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Originally posted by paul01609
sorry for late reply been shooting many thx for the advice
Ooh... what you been shooting?  |
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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 20:07:30
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been shooting clays last match of the season :( but will start on the ra bits next :)
its a habistat radiator |
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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2009 : 20:09:38
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| it could be the paint then from the mesh grill thats making the smell,think its fading now |
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 14:58:39
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| Don't worry about it mate i got one of these and they do stink when you turn them on like melting plastic, it does last for a while, but when it clears its fine and works brilliantly. Where did you get the guard from? i've had trouble gettin one for the rep rad. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 20:09:55
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| i use a rep rad for my big boa, i left it on for 24 hours first to let the initial smell go and to stabilize the temps |
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paul01609
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:19:46
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:27:05
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| Cheers mate, they say you don't need one but i want to be extra careful. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:29:37
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Originally posted by paul01609
i got it from coast2coast reptiles at darlington think it was £19
£19 for a rep rad?? i'm off to Darlo at the weekend then!! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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ddm10
Yearling
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 22:03:30
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| Don't get too excited GP thats only the guard |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 22:04:31
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ahh, i got my guard from Dave/reptiles-ink from here  |
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will the smell harm him?
