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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/12/2009 : 11:07:59
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| Can anyone tell me, would a ceramic heat bulb 250w be able to push heat down 3ft or can it be mounted lower down. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2009 : 12:47:18
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| it can be mounted lower down with an angled bracket/bulb holder and guard |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2009 : 16:03:22
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| How big is your viv!!!! |
 
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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2009 : 22:38:09
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| 3ft x 3ft |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2009 : 17:42:45
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| 3ftlong x 3ft high x 18 wide |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2009 : 18:04:31
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| I'd put a floor in 15" up and have 2 vivs! |
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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2009 : 19:13:34
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| Thats not what i want,original question was would the 250 ceramic push heat down the 3ft |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2009 : 19:52:39
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You've got to realise that large spaces freak Royals out, its not just about what you want, sorry. Obviously its your decision at the end of the day, just saying what I would do.
Plus, they're not great climbers, I wouldn't want one to fall 3'. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2009 : 21:20:54
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Plus, they're not great climbers, I wouldn't want one to fall 3'.
true..... i used to laugh hysterically every time my royal used to fall off his branch..........and it was a regular occurance.......fortunately it was only a 9" drop onto orchid bark!!
and the last person that i'm aware of that wanted his royal in a viv cos he liked vivs, despite the huge increase in space/size to what the royal had been used to, ended up returning that particular snake as a non-feeder............
returned to an appropriately sized enclusure the royals immediately resumed feeding again........... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 08:45:33
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Thanks for replies,Shame no one knew about my orignal Question.
I should of asked about viv sizes as everyone has replied about them |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 11:50:34
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| excuse me!! i replied to your original post with a relevant answer within 2 hours of you posting it!! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 11:51:24
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| and other people are posting relevant information to try and help you..........since you asked a question....... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 12:00:36
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Originally posted by davethecarpman
Thanks for replies,Shame no one knew about my orignal Question.
I should of asked about viv sizes as everyone has replied about them
You original question was answered in that even if it doesn't it can be mounted lower, you were also given additional information. Please drop the attitude, this isn't the forum for that.
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 18:35:01
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The heat is emitted kind of like a triangle...the higher above the floor of the viv, the wider spread of the heat. Mounting it 3 foot above the floor might cause the temp gradient to be out, as the spread would be greater. I have 250's mounted in my 3x2x2's and the gradient seems ok.
However...if you did find that you were not getting a good thermal gradient you could, (as GP said) buy a angled fitting or bracket type fitting and mount it lower down to reduce the spread of heat. |
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davethecarpman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
14 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 18:52:30
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| Thanks dazb |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 17:12:29
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| Hang it lower from a pendant fitting and fit a reflector with one of the mesh covers over the opening to stop snakey cuddling the ceramic? I've gotta agree with the others about reducing the height of the viv though. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 17:56:41
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careful now PW! don't go agreeing with us spawn of the devil......!   |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 18:09:37
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Lol. I'm sitting firmly on the fence with a blue UN beret on with this one. Dave is one of the experienced monitor keepers on RFUK .
Dave: Why haven't you posted any pics of your beasties on the Large bodied lizards section of the reptilian yet? I'm getting very lonely there mate |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 20:59:16
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| but i'm not known for putting up with attitude from anyone.......... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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