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mossy89
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 28/12/2009 : 17:00:33
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ok im new to reptiles been keeping and breeding tropical fish now since i was 16 (im 20 now) . my viv is 30"x24"x24" id like to get a royal python, ive done alot of reading and was lerking aroud the forum for a while trying to build my knowledge and thought id join today
so what i want to know is am i on the right track shopping list so far is .. 2 hides not too big as i plan on getting a hatchling . one water dish one heat mat ( not to sure on size help?) for the sub a was planning on using eco earth? or bark but i like the looks of eco earth and thought it would help with humidity . and some moss (for the hot hide ) few plastic plants and a log or 2 . have already got a digital thermostat and a stick on humidity thing and thermometer
thanks for any help and advice in advance. joe |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/12/2009 : 17:35:28
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Hi, welcome to the forum.
Make sure your thermometer is a digital one, the dial ones are next to useless, you can pick them up on ebay for a couple of pounds.
A 30" viv is a bit too big for a hatchling Royal, personally I'd put a partition down the middle and just move the partition as the snake grows.
Royals don't need additional humidity, room humidity in the UK (50-60%) should be fine. Most people use Aspen or Newspaper, I use Aubiose which is very similar to Aspen, but half the price. |
 
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mossy89
Snake Mite
25 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 21:17:11
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| hey thanks for your help yeah i think i will half the size of the viv for it whiles its young |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 21:30:26
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No probs, this is the friendliest forum around, so feel free to ask away.
A lot of people use RUBs for hatchlings, but as you already have the viv you might as well use it  . Is it wooden or glass? |
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mossy89
Snake Mite
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Posted - 28/12/2009 : 22:32:56
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| its wood :) yes so i see and a good thing too no doubt i'll have a few more Qs as time goes on :)oh speaking of which is it a good idea to have moss in the hot hide ? and is heat mat best or ceramic heat lamp or is it a personal thing ? thanks |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 23:12:46
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I only have a moss hide in while the snake is in shed as it increases humidity and I would have it at the cool end.
Heat mats are fine while young, but there are problems with heavier bodied snakes with heat mats so when the snake is using the full viv I'd move to a Ceramic or IR bulb. |
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mossy89
Snake Mite
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Posted - 28/12/2009 : 23:17:34
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| ah oh fair enough . problems with adult snakes and heat mats why is this ? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 00:59:32
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| The heavy body on the heat source can cause thermal blocking and lead to burns, even when statted. |
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my new royal set up
