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lancealittle
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/07/2010 :  11:35:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hi, since royals are nocturnal and dont really require lights if viv is at right temperature, and lights can be added to make viv 'look nicer', would there (in your opinions) be any reason not to fit 2 or 3 very small bulbs across the top of the viv just to add lighting effects ?

of course they would be fitted properly and snake safe, and i cant think of a reason not to.

ideas / comments / recommendations folks ?

let me know about ur custom lighting tips - all ideas appreciated.

thanks

Blackecho
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Posted - 08/07/2010 :  12:58:34  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Red LEDs are a good source of light, red so the snake barely notices the light and they don't get hot.



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Welly
Yearling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/07/2010 :  16:48:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm currently running led strips in my boa's viv. Also used a conventional energy saving bulb. But i must say that the exo terra strips give a much better spread and i will put the boa onto a strip soon as i personally think the light is all round better


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spor
Fully Grown Royal

United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/07/2010 :  18:33:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i use led lighting in my corn vivs. cheap and safe. and have no effect on temp. even a couple of small 25w lamps could effect your heat


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Robert
Royal Python Moderator

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Posted - 08/07/2010 :  19:09:29  Show Profile  Visit Robert's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I don't use lights although LEDs are a good way of doing that, prefer to use infra red lamps and can usually see my snakes with them :)


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