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LuiBlu
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24/12/2009 : 01:20:28
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I got a komodo heat mat with my vivarium and the guy said when i was setting up to put the heat mat copper side down. [It has two copper strips, one on each end.]
Here's my issue - the bit that the mains connects to is flat on one side and circular on the other. Supposedly so that you know to put the flat side down - therefore the whole thing lies perfectly flat on the surface, and then the viv sits on top?
But in doing that the copper side faces up... So i'm worried. It heats the same both sides, but is there a risk if the copper is touching the glass???
I'm heavy stressing over it. Any help or advice would be majorly appreciated.
Thanks x |
 
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 03:18:12
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Hi and welcome. You are right in what you think. that is were the power connects to the mat the flat end goes down. The glass will be able to take the heat of the mat as long as you have it on a thermostat. (regardless of what your housing is all heat source should be controlled by a thermostat.) Now over time eventualy the glass will suffer from the heat. I would suggest that you think of getting a rub (Really Useful Box) a faunarium or a wooden viv for when you snake gets a bit bigger. Glass vivs or not as popular over this side of the world. but very common in the states.. Hope this is of some help.
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 08:28:16
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Spor's hit the nail on the head.  |
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LuiBlu
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 12:01:17
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Its a komodo starter royal python viv. It'll only do her for another few months - maybe 9 at the most. So you all would suggest a wooden viv then? For when I need an upgrade. I want the best for her obviously, but the komodo viv came with her so I figured no point in buying another one til I need it. The one I've got is only roughly 1'x1'x1'. Nice glass square. I trust that it is suitable for her just now though - the shop I got V from said it's perfect for while she's still so small, because they don't like big open space.
Thank you for answering my question. It helps to know there are nice people on here that can ease my mind on things. :)
It's funny - i was totally prepared for her going off feed and things like that; i didn't think actually setting up would stress me out! lol.
Happy now. She's doing great. xx |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/12/2009 : 12:08:24
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Royals, especially hatchlings don't like open spaces, I would suggest covering 3 of the sides if you're using a glass viv.
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 13:15:07
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I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 15:22:04
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LuiBlu
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2009 : 23:20:34
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Yeah, I've got three sides covered. I've now managed to make sure my heat mat is secure and everything is at the right temp and humidity. She's doing fine, takes wee wanders around but spends most of her time in her hide. I', pretty sure that's normal though.
Tried feeding her today - she wasn't for having it. lol. But i've left it in overnight to see if she's just shy. I'll take it out tomorrow if it's still there and try again next week. This'll be two weeks since her last feed.
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/12/2009 : 21:09:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
that looks familiar..............  |
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Heat Mat Issue! - Help?
