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marnie
Snake Mite

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Posted - 18/10/2009 :  16:49:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
can anyone help just about to put my royal in new viv just need to know which is the best way to heat the viv,so many people i ask say different things i was going for a pulse proportional day and night thermostat with a ceramic bulb guard,then some say just a heat mat will do please help the viv is going to be on show to look good

Blackecho
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Posted - 18/10/2009 :  17:03:03  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
I wouldn't use a mat in a viv, either a ceramic or an IR bulb. I also don't bother with night drops in temp, so I wouldn't pay the extra for a day/night stat.



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marnie
Snake Mite

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Posted - 18/10/2009 :  17:07:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
thanks for the info just,was told to have the day and night as u need to drop the temp over night
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wolfspirit
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Posted - 18/10/2009 :  17:15:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
As Piers says no need to drop temps at night...

some breeders do in the breeding season but thats it...




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marnie
Snake Mite

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Posted - 18/10/2009 :  17:37:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
thanks for the info u have saved me a few pound,
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