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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28/06/2011 : 16:18:47
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Hey guys, My 18x12 Litre Rubs are on the way tomorrow for the little ones, I'll be using them for royals in the future as well when I breed them which is groovey.
I have to now buy 18 water bowls and 18 hides to use in them, I've checked on blue lizard and various shops but I've found it a real pain to buy hides without seeing how big they are (Small, Medium, Large doesn't really give a very good idea of how big they are)
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Posted - 28/06/2011 : 16:54:58
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Hi, Surrey pet supplies give measurements of their 'trixie' range of hides - they're cheaper, and very attractive, and not as heavy as the exoterra - could be better in a rack. I'm very pleased with mine.
Wilkinsons' ceramic hamster/rabbit dishes might be good in rubs too, and quite cheap? |
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scubadude
Yearling
United Kingdom
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2011 : 19:35:15
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| Hi Kelf It's slightly off topic but I thought I'd ask you since your sorting yours out, where exactly do you place the probe for the stat in the rub as I'm thinking of using them myself in the future.. |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2265 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2011 : 19:45:27
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I'm I being tite
I use cardboard boxes
I find the tesco cat pouches box is very good
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now on facebook
Royal Pythons
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Margwar
Yearling
United Kingdom
211 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2011 : 21:27:08
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| I'm buying deli pots and takeaway containers for my set-ups when we have hatchlings. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2011 : 21:32:45
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Reptilemadd, i'm using heat cables so i'll probably have the probe in the back of my rack and a digital thermometer to measure each individual rub, at the moment however I have a heatmat with a matstat and the probe is in the centre of the hot end.
Thanks for the input guys. |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 10:34:54
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Thanks Kelf I've only ever used vivs and with future plans in mind a rack system would be the best bet but having never used one before I want to be able to get it right...
Just out of Interest could you post details about your rack like what heat cable your using and what length it is etc etc... |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 11:04:04
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Sure i'm using a 16meter 150watt heat cable from zoo med.
To be honest i'm using jakes guide on the j'n'b boa's website. |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 12:55:19
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| Thanks I'll have a look see lol oh and any chance of a blow by blow "how to" or should I say "how I did" lol |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Lucy1012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
82 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 14:44:14
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| I use kids party bowls as hides for my little royals, if they are clear i cover them in paper mache, or the kids do :-) |
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Posted - 29/06/2011 : 15:08:21
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After a lot of experimentation, I'd personally go for hides that can be washed and disinfected after the snake has made a mess in them, as it will, or else something free and disposable, like kitchen roll inners. Untippable water bowls are a good idea, even for hatchlings, and save time, mess and kitchen roll. Even if something's a bit dear to start off with, if it can be used again and again in a breeding programme, I reckon it will be worth it. And in a rub appearance doesn't matter what it looks like, so there are a lot of alternative ideas, as above, which widens the choice.
ps, isn't there a tip on Snakebyte TV about fitting a plastic water dish in a short length of plastic tubing, to prevent the snake from tipping it over? |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 17:44:09
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Thanks Danny I couldn't find it before, found something similar but that goes into more detail lol |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 17:45:52
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| HI there i agree with BATS also large broken plant pots from BQ or the garden centers terracotta or ceramic can be cleaned and used again. Hi there K hope you got me mail. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2011 : 18:19:27
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| Sure did sticks at work at the moment will reply when I get in buddy, see you on the.. 9th was it? |
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Kitting out a rub
