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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28/12/2009 : 21:40:42
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Hi!
I'm upgrading my RP's viv to a exo terra 90x45x45 terrarium. would this be allright to last my female a lifetime?
I am the only person who deals with her in the household & so I entirely care for her myself so she stays in my bedroom where there is a low light. I was wondering wether I could use some sort of overhead light on her tank? Oh & the whole point of this post was.. does anybody know what heat mat would be best for her & this terrarium? I'm really having to get her in her new enclosure asap so any help would be great. Thanks, Brooke  xx |
Edited by - brookehamiltonx on 28/12/2009 22:16:07 |
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 21:41:21
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& if anybody could provide me with links, that would be awesome  xx |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 22:41:30
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basically no lol
you'd be MUCH better going for a wooden viv of a similar size but as the E-T is glass with a mesh lid maintaining the right temps is a nightmare!
depending on how big your royal is, if you buy a 3 foot viv now you can easily section off a wooden viv so it has a smaller section to live in until it gets to adult size and requires the full viv. and as your royal growns and fills out and gets more heavier-bodied a ceramic or similar is the best method of heating for them (although mats are absolutely fine for hatchies/juvies in tubs/RUBS) |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2009 : 23:06:07
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thanks totally back to square one though now lol 
yeah she's getting quite large now, and the only reason i didn't really want to get a wooden viv is she is going to be on display on a long white unit, and it probably wont go lol :L i know it sounds reeeealy vain its just because i was trying to make the tank a 'focal point' in my newly decorated 'modern style' room - oh well would rather have a happy serpent than a rotten tank that wouldn't work lol oh & thanks btw  xx
anybody got any ideas where i could source a nice looking viv about 3ft - oh & one thats not too dear aswel lol thankyouuuuuuu xx |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 00:55:59
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| ebay about £65. Search for 'vivexotic' |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 07:36:51
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quote:
Originally posted by brookehamiltonx
i know it sounds reeeealy vain its just because i was trying to make the tank a 'focal point' in my newly decorated 'modern style' room - oh well would rather have a happy serpent than a rotten tank that wouldn't work
i'm VERY glad you're putting your snake's welfare over matching particular decor, it's just i know some don't
the vivexotic range are REALLY nice and would definitely still make a nice focal point in the room
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Edited by - Gingerpony on 29/12/2009 21:36:22 |
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 17:57:24
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thanks a lot think i might just go with the walnut maybe 
phoned up the place where i got my baby from & they said they have a few wooden & glass vivs in stock for £1OO, not too sure still what im going to do, shes still a little baby - just want the best for her  oh i know gingerpony only the best for royalty  kidding  xx |
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Zoobeef
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
33 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 18:43:24
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| Just ordered a walnut vivexotic in 24"x15"x16" for about £37 squid. Hopefully it should be here soon |
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Lukee
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 19:19:26
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| hey guys can I just mention what is the difference between the LX36 and the VX36 cause the VX tend to be a bit more expensive? |
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Lukee
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 19:37:53
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| ah yeh ones just biggger no worrys, do you guys reckon that the lx36 would be suitable or do I need a vx36? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 19:59:52
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| The LX should be sufficient, however, I go for the VX myself. |
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Lukee
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 20:04:28
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Ill go for the lx just that little bit cheaper and its perfect height in the sloping room soo anymore and it just wouldnt fit thanks alot,
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 21:37:29
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Originally posted by Blackecho
The LX should be sufficient, however, I go for the VX myself.
and BE's a giant so a stack of 10 tall vivs is no problem for him................  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Lukee
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2009 : 22:43:23
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Haha ye, I see id have to get a foot stoolXD, would it be wise to spend 45£ more and get the vx36 3 stack rather than the lx36, im not sure.
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upgrading my viv & heat mat issues - please help!!
