Viv Pictures & Idea's

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Topic author: Welshlamb
Subject: Viv Pictures & Idea's
Posted on: 11/09/2012 10:57:11
Message:

I thought I'd start a post. Would be interesting to see the variation in peoples set-ups and creativity.

Also may help others and give them inspiration for their own set-ups.

Anyone got any pics of their vivs?

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Reply author: katy
Replied on: 11/09/2012 12:07:19
Message:

my viv for my yearling

for my 3/4 month old

and for my 3 week old hatchlings

my adults viv are like the first pic but on a bigger scale lol

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 11/09/2012 13:05:34
Message:

Nice!

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 11/09/2012 13:17:56
Message:

heres 8's viv:


and jinx's faun:


he does have a water bowl i'd taken it out to change it and hadn't put it back in for the photo!

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 11/09/2012 16:30:48
Message:

Nice Set-Ups. I just finished installing LED strip I was advised to do by someone on here. I think it looks great.

Just got to wait for my parcel tomorrow, 3d background, dual thermometers and stat. Then I can finally lay some substrate for the little guy and make his home more suitable

Reply author: katy
Replied on: 11/09/2012 19:02:44
Message:

It's looking good, I think I might buy some LED lights for my big viv now lol

Reply author: kev 5
Replied on: 11/09/2012 20:12:34
Message:

the lights do look good

Reply author: Moppet
Replied on: 11/09/2012 22:07:38
Message:

I like the use of plants and the rope for climbing I'll be borrowing those ideas when Apollo is finally big enough for a big boy viv...

Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:08:48
Message:

Here's my 3 vivs

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:12:50
Message:

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Originally posted by Donnie

Here's my 3 vivs

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Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:16:12
Message:

The vivs or the bamboo?

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:25:47
Message:

Bamboo

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:31:48
Message:

Just out of interest, I'll probably realise after you explained and will look like a right doughnut what does the numbers mean on your sig

0.1.0 Amel Corn (Suki)
1.0.0 Rootbeer Corn (Sid)
1.0.0 Anery Stripe (Steve)
0.1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
0.1.0 Border x Lakeland Terrier (Minnie)
1.1.0 Kids (Baby Monster & Toddler Monster)

Thanks For explaining have noticed a few members have it also

Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:37:27
Message:

Got a six foot length of the bamboo and some manila rope from B & Q, cut it to size and tied it together. The bamboo was less than a tenner and I think 50 foot of rope was about £8

Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 12/09/2012 20:41:03
Message:

The first number means how many males, the second number is for females and the 3rd number is unsexed. So for example if you saw 2.3.1 corns it means you have 2 males, 3 females and 1 unknown sex.
If you don't ask you won't know

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 13/09/2012 10:16:29
Message:

Thank you

Reply author: Scott-P
Replied on: 13/09/2012 14:40:01
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Reply author: Scott-P
Replied on: 13/09/2012 14:41:59
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Reply author: Ell
Replied on: 13/09/2012 18:34:34
Message:

Dusk:


Dawn:

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 15/09/2012 10:39:58
Message:

My updated Viv, Thank you for all the ideas

Reply author: Ell
Replied on: 15/09/2012 20:50:09
Message:

Very nice! Love the leaves!

Reply author: marc_sg
Replied on: 16/09/2012 19:26:32
Message:

This was my tv cabinate conversion.

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 20/09/2012 11:57:27
Message:

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Originally posted by Ell

Very nice! Love the leaves!

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Reply author: chris25
Replied on: 21/09/2012 19:40:06
Message:

how do you attach the ropes and fake plants?I haven't got ropes yet but think they look awesome so will add some.I have fake plants and use the sucker which comes with them but found they kept falling off.I then decided to use silicon to attach them but they still fell off after a few months leaving a nice circle of silicon on the back,which is a right pain to get off.guessing they came off as they didn't hold the weight of the snake... Any tips and tricks would be greatly received :)

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 22/09/2012 09:33:08
Message:

Hi the leaves in my viv are just transfers. You just stick them on like stickers. Bought them in home bargains for 1.99 and are meant for wheelie bins. Easy to clean and gives a good effect.

With the rope I just put a screw through the ends and then push them into the holes on the side of the viv which are made to unscrew the top and sides off.

Hope this makes sense. Suckers are not very reliable, but I'm sure someone on here will be able to help you out more.

Reply author: tk72
Replied on: 22/09/2012 12:54:16
Message:

just put a home made viv up for free on the herp equiptment section if anyone needs a spare or can do it up.

Reply author: Lozzy
Replied on: 22/09/2012 14:31:19
Message:

Pic of Stars viv

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 23/09/2012 10:40:17
Message:

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Originally posted by Scott-P

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Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 23/09/2012 10:43:35
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by tk72

just put a home made viv up for free on the herp equiptment section if anyone needs a spare or can do it up.

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Reply author: rubi
Replied on: 23/09/2012 16:37:06
Message:

All those vivs look amzing this is mine currently


Think i may have to stral the rope idea as dont think the vie will support rubis weight for much longer (not fixed in place just balanced on the background for easy removal). where did you get the rope from? can you just use ordenary rope or does it need to be treated... TA

Reply author: rubi
Replied on: 23/09/2012 16:39:28
Message:

All those vivs look amzing this is mine currently


Think i may have to stral the rope idea as dont think the vie will support rubis weight for much longer (not fixed in place just balanced on the background for easy removal). where did you get the rope from? can you just use ordenary rope or does it need to be treated... TA

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 23/09/2012 17:15:28
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by rubi

All those vivs look amzing this is mine currently


Think i may have to stral the rope idea as dont think the vie will support rubis weight for much longer (not fixed in place just balanced on the background for easy removal). where did you get the rope from? can you just use ordenary rope or does it need to be treated... TA

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Reply author: rubi
Replied on: 23/09/2012 17:41:37
Message:

thank you muchly i shall definatly be off to bnq this week then :) and with that amount should have enough to put in viv setting up for beardies..ty :)

Reply author: tk72
Replied on: 24/09/2012 18:00:45
Message:

just set up Colas new RUB as she was getting to big for her faunarium.

box was £10 from staples.
plants where £4 from dunelm mill.
mopani wood was £2 a piece from dunelm mill.
not bad £18 for a new set up.


my daughter putting her in.

looking around


there are also two hides in the top corners hiding under the leaves one on the warm side and one on the cool.

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 24/09/2012 18:12:27
Message:

Nice rubs. Thanks for the info on then plants in desperate need of finding somewhere that sells them for reasonable price.

Reply author: tk72
Replied on: 24/09/2012 19:47:03
Message:

yeah the plants are really cheap and in different colours, and the wood is the same price no matter how big or small the piece is.

Reply author: smart bunny
Replied on: 24/09/2012 21:08:52
Message:

Hmmm, didn't realise DM did the wood as well... guess where I'm going back to tomorrow lol

Reply author: viraleye
Replied on: 30/09/2012 13:17:35
Message:

Here is a pic of our newly completed mini viv stack;

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 30/09/2012 16:50:24
Message:

Wow since I started this thread there has been a massive but great variation in vivs and rub setups.
Really impressed with all I have seen so far... All these snakes have been spoilt for choice

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 14/10/2012 09:59:27
Message:

I have now completed my vivarium decor, I have changed the substrate to a grass looking mat (Which I intend to wash as and when, also very comfy and heat mat works well. Also allows burrowing, but much easier to see George than when in aspen shavings).

I have also added a tree (which appears to be a big hit, as he loves climbing).

Look forward to seeing more of your vivs.





Thoughts appreciated

Reply author: Kadance
Replied on: 08/11/2012 20:58:57
Message:

I've got so many ideas for my snake now, thanks guys!

Welshlamb; where did you get the tree from? I've found that Snakey Snake (Yep, that's his/her name) likes to climb, but the vines we have at the moment can't take his weight lol

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 09/11/2012 09:29:59
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Kadance

I've got so many ideas for my snake now, thanks guys!

Welshlamb; where did you get the tree from? I've found that Snakey Snake (Yep, that's his/her name) likes to climb, but the vines we have at the moment can't take his weight lol

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Reply author: Isoldael
Replied on: 09/11/2012 19:19:06
Message:

Here's my "big" viv:




And the "small" viv:

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 11/11/2012 18:28:40
Message:

This is my Vivarium at its present state. Still has one more Hide to go into it that I made.

Big Difference since the starting project. (please note the digi therm is out because I had to reset the Mats). I'm dreading cleaning though I must admit.



P.S - the girly flowers were not my idea, but my partners and daughter (if it keeps a snake in the house I'm happy!)

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 11/11/2012 18:29:18
Message:

Isoldael your logs / hides are amazing v.jealous!

Reply author: Isoldael
Replied on: 11/11/2012 19:06:37
Message:

Wow, very impressive, Welsh, I love how full it is! But yea... I can imagine not looking forward to cleaning all that xD

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 11/11/2012 19:45:10
Message:

liking the vivs, they look fab. Welsh you deffo going to have fun cleaning that out!!

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 11/11/2012 19:47:36
Message:

Yep. Hopefully the plants will be easy to clean. F10 spray them should do the trick?

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 11/11/2012 20:11:33
Message:

would have thought that would be fine

Reply author: Razee
Replied on: 11/11/2012 20:15:01
Message:

I love the idea with the ropes, and also Isoldael's half buried log hides - it gives the viv various levels...
Welshlamb, that viv will be a paradise for your snake - but how are you going to find a poop in there? I'm finding that a problem with mine. :-)

Reply author: Thorne Walker
Replied on: 12/11/2012 01:46:20
Message:

Wow Welsh.. it's really busy.. esp with the sides and back done up.

George is gonna go mental poking through all that

Has he picked a fav spot yet?

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/11/2012 10:08:06
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Thorne Walker

Wow Welsh.. it's really busy.. esp with the sides and back done up.

George is gonna go mental poking through all that

Has he picked a fav spot yet?

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Reply author: Red123
Replied on: 12/11/2012 15:13:49
Message:

Here are a few pics of my vivs.

Reply author: Lozzy
Replied on: 12/11/2012 15:20:13
Message:

Love those pictures Red, if only my OH would let me extend my collection that much!!!

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/11/2012 16:27:57
Message:

Wow! One hell of a collection. Lucky snakes

Reply author: awlred
Replied on: 12/11/2012 16:53:51
Message:

Wow! Some impressive set ups from you folks.

Inspiring me to tinker a bit more.

Current set up:

The Rita Hayworth pictures were put up after his repeated escape attempts and conversations of unloading pocketfuls of beech chips in the work yard

The blue 'evening' light that I made.

All the viv lighting is done with cold LED strips routed through a control box and can switch to either or both. Next to mod in a timer! <nerd>

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/11/2012 19:23:03
Message:

Nice. Do the led change colour based on the temperature in the vivarium? Sorry if I sound daft

Reply author: awlred
Replied on: 12/11/2012 19:26:52
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No. It would be awesome, but beyond my technical expertise. I can hack some wires and switches together, but a set up like that would, most likely, beyond my capabilities.

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 12/11/2012 22:48:13
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Originally posted by awlred

No. It would be awesome, but beyond my technical expertise. I can hack some wires and switches together, but a set up like that would, most likely, beyond my capabilities.

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Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 12/11/2012 23:03:04
Message:

I have the multi coloured Ikea LED's and I quite often use a diffferent colour (mainly red, blue or white) to light up the vivs. I have all 3 of mine wired up to the same switch so they are always displaying the same colour.







The colours look a lot better in real life, the pics seem to make them less vivid

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 13/11/2012 08:24:18
Message:

The LEDs are cool. Bet your snakes have a rave in their vivarium.

Reply author: Simmy_82
Replied on: 13/11/2012 08:47:40
Message:

Here is a decoration that i wouldnt recommend...

Reply author: Red123
Replied on: 13/11/2012 11:35:21
Message:

Someone looks like they have been eating all the mice instead of Lilith lol.

Reply author: Simmy_82
Replied on: 13/11/2012 11:45:01
Message:

Yes. She is a tad overweight (1kg), and currently on a diet. Its Mrs Simmy's fault!

Reply author: madmartyn
Replied on: 14/11/2012 16:42:46
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Welshlamb

I have now completed my vivarium decor, I have changed the substrate to a grass looking mat (Which I intend to wash as and when, also very comfy and heat mat works well. Also allows burrowing, but much easier to see George than when in aspen shavings).

I have also added a tree (which appears to be a big hit, as he loves climbing).

Look forward to seeing more of your vivs.





Thoughts appreciated

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Reply author: jovamabob
Replied on: 15/11/2012 02:21:53
Message:

This is my sub-adults at the moment. He's in need of a bigger one very soon so my younger one will go in here, and Sebby will get his own little 'DIY' viv :D



This is my hatchlings DIY RUB rack at the moment. Not the prettiest, but does the job well:



And this isn't a snake viv as its my Bearded Dragons but i was proud of the work i did on it so i'll post it anyway :D

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 15/11/2012 09:00:08
Message:

I bought the mat in ikea for £10.00 then cut to size. You will need Velcro and a glue gun if your planning on putting inside the vivarium. Good luck

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 16/11/2012 19:29:55
Message:

I have planned my next vivarium, to match my existing furniture. Sizes will be 3' x 2' x 2'
Only problem is building it is going to be tricky as I have Ikea furniture so cant buy the matching wood or color.

Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 16/11/2012 20:14:42
Message:

Is there a piece of Ikea furniture that matches and is the right size that you can convert into a viv?

Reply author: Thorne Walker
Replied on: 16/11/2012 22:10:52
Message:

Well... Over here you can get the same birch veneer from Home Depot..

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 16/11/2012 22:17:01
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Originally posted by Donnie

Is there a piece of Ikea furniture that matches and is the right size that you can convert into a viv?

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Reply author: Kadance
Replied on: 22/11/2012 15:28:01
Message:

Where are all these nice wooden Vivs from?!
I like the idea of stacking them as I now want more snakes, cute little things aren't they!

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 30/11/2012 12:31:03
Message:

You can get them anywhere online. I got mine at swell reptiles, really quick and helpful.

Reply author: ScalySituation
Replied on: 30/11/2012 12:58:09
Message:

oh Red, i am majorley jelous! what size vivs are they?

Reply author: Emmzi
Replied on: 30/11/2012 17:00:45
Message:

These are my setups ( there isn't any water in the hatchlings bowls because I haven't got them just yet and Dakotas bowl had just been cleaned and I was about to do his daily water change :) )

Hatchlings:



Dakotas viv so far:



Edit:

I added bamboo but he seems to prefer his pretty purple flowers and is currently curled up fast asleep :) awwh

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 06/12/2012 07:52:36
Message:

Nice looking vivarium set up there

Reply author: Red123
Replied on: 06/12/2012 15:04:27
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Originally posted by ScalySituation

oh Red, i am majorley jelous! what size vivs are they?

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Reply author: Emmzi
Replied on: 06/12/2012 18:12:15
Message:

Thank you :D Dakota is loving it :)

Reply author: harry Cornelius
Replied on: 03/01/2013 10:09:54
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quote:

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Originally posted by Welshlamb

I have now completed my vivarium decor, I have changed the substrate to a grass looking mat (Which I intend to wash as and when, also very comfy and heat mat works well. Also allows burrowing, but much easier to see George than when in aspen shavings).

I have also added a tree (which appears to be a big hit, as he loves climbing).

Look forward to seeing more of your vivs.





Thoughts appreciated

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Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 03/01/2013 19:29:16
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quote:

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Originally posted by harry Cornelius

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Originally posted by Welshlamb

I have now completed my vivarium decor, I have changed the substrate to a grass looking mat (Which I intend to wash as and when, also very comfy and heat mat works well. Also allows burrowing, but much easier to see George than when in aspen shavings).

I have also added a tree (which appears to be a big hit, as he loves climbing).

Look forward to seeing more of your vivs.





Thoughts appreciated

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where is the rock backing from?, that to me is what makes yours stand out. Beautiful set up, I can only hope mine will look as good when I start getting my bits & Bob's for it

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Reply author: Drexel
Replied on: 04/01/2013 16:51:29
Message:

Hi all, vivs looking topper. (gonna nick the rope trick :-) ) Quick question, i've been up Hamsterly forest today and got some stones to make hides and some drift wood to set in to Basils new viv set up (pics on way) washed the stones in water but should i bleach or sterile with something else?

Reply author: Charles
Replied on: 03/03/2013 09:38:05
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This is Rosie's set up in her new 24 inch Monkfield. I found the herb pot for under £2 in a local garden centre. She doesn't make much use of it yet but I thought it might make a good hide when she is bigger.

Reply author: Criminal Nails
Replied on: 07/03/2013 09:17:22
Message:

It looks very nice! I love the pot, and I guess she'll love it too when she'll grow up! The size of the water bowl seems a little small to me though...

Reply author: Charles
Replied on: 07/03/2013 11:00:51
Message:

True, I will upgrade it soon. Having said that I have never seen it empty. I am sure more water evaporates out of it than Rosie drinks.

Reply author: ScalySituation
Replied on: 07/03/2013 11:19:10
Message:

this might be true, but she might want a bath next time shes in blue :)

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 08/04/2013 10:26:34
Message:

I have updated my Vivarium as George is growing fast. I decided on doing a custom project.

First Vivarium

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 12/04/2013 14:02:40
Message:

looking good

Reply author: carmil07
Replied on: 17/04/2013 21:06:30
Message:

That looks fab Welshlamb well done.

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 17/04/2013 21:24:05
Message:

Decor Added


End Result


One Happy Snake


Feedback Appreciated

Reply author: kevwdc
Replied on: 19/04/2013 17:22:09
Message:

Where abouts did you buy rhe threw vivs that arw staxked on each other and also did they come fitted with the locks

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 20/04/2013 08:32:56
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Originally posted by kevwdc

Where abouts did you buy rhe threw vivs that arw staxked on each other and also did they come fitted with the locks

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Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 20/04/2013 11:05:10
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Originally posted by Welshlamb

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Originally posted by kevwdc

Where abouts did you buy rhe threw vivs that arw staxked on each other and also did they come fitted with the locks

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Hello, you may have to contact 'Donnie' directly for a response. But I'm assuming that the vivarium you have asked about are 3 seperate vivarium a stacked on top of eachother. To me they look like the older viv exotic range and are 3FT. In most cases the locks don't come with them. You can get them on eBay or online reptile shops.
It's always a good idea to check the local reptile shop, if your in a rush.

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Reply author: kevwdc
Replied on: 22/04/2013 13:57:36
Message:

Ok thanks for all your help. Im not in no hurry my corn is only 7 months old at the moment. I am just thinking for the future for when he turns about 1. He is a male and I was thinking in getting two females.

WILL THAT BE OK TWO AVE MALES AND FEMALES NEXT TO EACH OTHER?

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 22/04/2013 17:02:31
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quote:

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Originally posted by kevwdc

Ok thanks for all your help. Im not in no hurry my corn is only 7 months old at the moment. I am just thinking for the future for when he turns about 1. He is a male and I was thinking in getting two females.

WILL THAT BE OK TWO AVE MALES AND FEMALES NEXT TO EACH OTHER?

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Reply author: kevwdc
Replied on: 23/04/2013 14:47:24
Message:

ok thanks for the help.

Reply author: carmil07
Replied on: 23/04/2013 20:16:23
Message:

looking fab Welshlamb

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 23/04/2013 22:15:14
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Originally posted by carmil07

looking fab Welshlamb

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Reply author: carmil07
Replied on: 30/04/2013 15:51:47
Message:

Not a viv but Ruby's Faun

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 30/04/2013 17:12:47
Message:

nice add on welshlamb it looks great, rubys faun looks good too carmil07
8's viv has changed a bit since this thread first started and Jinx is no longer in a faun! so heres the updates vivs:
8's viv

Jinx's viv

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 03/05/2013 16:19:57
Message:

Wow lupi, the loving the LEDs. Wish I'd gone for the multi coloured ones now. Bet Junx is a happy snake now.

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 03/05/2013 17:20:09
Message:

he loves it, I can't count the times that I've found him up in the ivy! My LED's were a present but I have to admit I love that I can change the color of them. Eventually once I make up my mind I'll be having a background in the viv's as well

Reply author: kev 5
Replied on: 03/05/2013 17:51:54
Message:

looks really good

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 09/05/2013 18:11:55
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this was the setup for Robin and Albion when I first got them, only I added toilett rolls and roll off lino i got for one of the rooms.and sum more things was pretty basic. they take turns normally inside it under plant but today decided to curl up inside together im not happy but until monday nothing I can do . Ive got extra's but will add it all when I get new viv and I will make both vivs nice ..

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 14/05/2013 19:51:38
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think I might steal sum of these designs and mix it up abit to creae Albions new viv .

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 14/05/2013 23:22:29
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You did so well making their old viv better than it was Andria . I can't wait to see what both vivs look like when you've finished with them. It might be a good idea to split the hides between each viv and also put some of the substrate from the old viv in the new one, so Albion has some of the old smells and will hopefully settle in better.

Xxx

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 15/05/2013 00:19:35
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yh im gunna move the cardboard roll in corner into Albions. as Albion is always in it . so thought wud make him abit more comfortable. imdoing Robins too same time so .thought albion was the better candidate for the new viv since he smaller and he the 1 who likes to try escape thro that hole where light is , thats how he must have got burnt before at previous owners .

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 15/05/2013 00:20:15
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thats why I fed them today knowing I have like 2 days until most of the things come so gives them time to settle before the move.

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 15/05/2013 09:48:29
Message:

You've done it the right way round Andria, feeding them while they are still settled and then moving them once they can be handled. I would suggest, if you take longer than expected to get it ready, that you keep them together until after the next feed. Don't change them and then feed them the same day or even the next....they'll both need time to adjust.

I'm glad Albion has a tube that he prefers and can be moved with him. It is right that he goes in the new viv, because of the size....and his tendency to try to escape through that hole!

Xxx

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 15/05/2013 13:45:22
Message:

yeh thats why I thought they not due to be fed until next week now . so IF i can get him in new viv by maybe friday- saturday then got about 3 days to settle before feeding again .

Reply author: cornelious
Replied on: 15/05/2013 19:45:08
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Anyone know of any good led light strips for Viv, want to make it look good at night :)

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 15/05/2013 20:30:24
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Anyone know of any good led light strips for Viv.......

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Reply author: cornelious
Replied on: 15/05/2013 20:51:03
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I'm looking at using these.......

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Reply author: Donnie
Replied on: 15/05/2013 20:51:03
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Judith, Auld will be very disappointed if he doesn't get his commission now

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 16/05/2013 09:02:50
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.......will have to get some without the girl friend knowing haha :)

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Judith, Auld will be very disappointed if he doesn't get his commission now

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Reply author: Redware
Replied on: 27/05/2013 23:46:42
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Here is Willow's Set up. It's not mind blowing but she seems happy in it!



Here is deciding to climb!



Does the size look OK for her or is it time to upgrade?

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 28/05/2013 10:23:43
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It's absolutely perfect for her Redware , it's exactly what she needs. The general rule we go by for knowing when a snake needs to move to a bigger home is when their length equals the length plus width of the home they are in. I suspect Willow will be happy in her home for a bit longer .

Xxx

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 06/06/2013 07:43:35
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Lovely setups. Keep em coming

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 16/06/2013 19:04:58
Message:

Albions viv




Robins viv

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 16/06/2013 19:28:15
Message:

You've done a great job with both vivs Andria . I do like the rope in them....and know the snakes do too.

Xxx

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 16/06/2013 20:04:36
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ty ty . yup they sure do . x

Reply author: andria2013
Replied on: 16/06/2013 20:20:37
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well I changed the hides side nd I aint getn albion bk out of there now lol . must be the side he chose when robin and albion were together.

Reply author: ScaryVonHayleystine
Replied on: 16/06/2013 21:39:51
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This was Mo's set up before the clean out this month. Each time i clean out i rearange the lay out so she has new things to explore ^^
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=497757356944358&set=a.495219510531476.1073741827.100001302931131&type=3&theater

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 17/06/2013 08:48:47
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Glad you've worked out which it is Andria .

I'm afraid I can't get your link to work Hayley....and I'm not 'with it enough' to work out why not .

Xxx

Reply author: ScaryVonHayleystine
Replied on: 17/06/2013 22:05:27
Message:

Sorry Kellog its just a facebook link. not sure why it wont work. As far as i know my page is public :s sorry

Reply author: NexivRed
Replied on: 17/06/2013 23:11:35
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All of mine have just been given new houses Worked on them most of the evening to give them nice areas to explore, and they were received very well!


This is little Hexus-Dave in his new RUB. It's a 9L and he'll be in here for a while. Because he's so small I've not given him much substrate. Instead he has a nice firm foam shelf, and on top two little tower houses with a shelf above for arboreal expeditions .





Bats is in a new 50L clip tub I got from Staples. You can have it so only one side of the lid opens which is great for putting them away safely. I'll be using these in the future when I need to buy new ones.
I made him a little cave/shelf out of some polystyrene that he gets to via his log, and you can see I wrote his (full) name in air holes lol.
He's hiding cos he's in blue, but he did have a little (blind) explore before he went back away.





Clementine is in the same size clip tub. She also has a polystyrene cave/shelf with a nice branch. She's been all OVER the place inside her tub It's great to see her out and about because she just never left her hide when she was in the 3ft viv.
She also has her name air hole'd on her lid





Little Nebula has moved up from the 9L RUB to an 18L RUB. She's got a little rock wall that leads up to a nice high shelf. It's resting on some mini white desk legs from IKEA (I need to sink some screws in to fix it properly). She's also been out and about climbing her leaves etc which is nice, cos she also hides away normally.





By the way, the black thing you can see under her water bowl is a weight plate. She actually has three in her viv totalling about 4kg so her RUB can't be moved easily by my cats. All the snake tubs have them (normally hidden under the water bowl), and because Dave's so small and his RUB is tiny, he has a big one hidden underneath his shelf.


Very happy with my new snakes' homes. Just got a spare thermostat and RUB waiting for a new Donny addition!

Reply author: Charles
Replied on: 19/06/2013 18:54:42
Message:

At the moment Rosie is in a 24" monkfield but I am starting to think about her final viv. One of the nice things about the monkfield is the glass panal underwhich you place the heatmat. I was wondering about replicating this in her main viv by modifying the base of the unit or adding a false bottom. Any thoughts?

Reply author: jenjen23
Replied on: 20/06/2013 10:52:41
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I don't think i've added mine here yet

Basil's faun setup, he was in there until he was nearly a year old.



And his viv, he's been in for a couple of months. It is about 3.5x2x2.5ft (self-build), so will hopefully do him for life. We also built a matching unit for underneath which you can just see in the pic, perfect storage space for all snakey bits and pieces. He is always out exploring now and loves watching me (viv is in my bedroom), nosey!



Luna's RUB, 35L. She was only in there for about 3 months as I didn't like having to keep my room temp really high to give a good ambient temp, as she only had a heat mat in there.



She is now in a viv too, moved in a couple of weeks ago. It is quite a lot smaller than Basil's, it is a vivexotic reptistax, was on sale so I went for it. Hopefully it will last her a couple of years and saves me lots of money on heating bills! She is still pretty shy but slowly seems to be getting braver, I keep seeing her lying across the top of the straw box. She is eating fine also so I think she is settling in.



Both are heated by ceramic lamps, guarded of course, i'm using habistat pulse stats to regulate them. I've also changed to repticard for the substrate, They both seem to like it, Basil burrows just as much as he did in aspen, and it is so much cheaper.

Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 20/06/2013 13:14:19
Message:

Wonderful set-ups . You've both had such original ideas.

It's very interesting seeing the 'shelves' in your snakes RUBs Nexivred. I know how much my snakes like to climb and it offers yours that extra space having another level.

I love the little straw house Jenjen and the bamboo.

I can't help you I'm afraid Charles. It would be better if you made your own thread in the Corn Snake: General Keeping Information section. I'm sure there will be others who can advise you on how to go about replicating the Monkfield set-up in Rosie's final viv.

Xxx

Reply author: jenjen23
Replied on: 21/06/2013 00:09:34
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Originally posted by Kellog

Wonderful set-ups . You've both had such original ideas.

It's very interesting seeing the 'shelves' in your snakes RUBs Nexivred. I know how much my snakes like to climb and it offers yours that extra space having another level.

I love the little straw house Jenjen and the bamboo.

I can't help you I'm afraid Charles. It would be better if you made your own thread in the Corn Snake: General Keeping Information section. I'm sure there will be others who can advise you on how to go about replicating the Monkfield set-up in Rosie's final viv.

Xxx

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Reply author: Kellog
Replied on: 21/06/2013 20:35:45
Message:

Where did you get the straw boxes from?

Xxx

Reply author: Slinkey23
Replied on: 21/06/2013 20:56:18
Message:

Went through all 7 pages and ive got to say theres some great vivs in there! Very inspirational

Reply author: ScaryVonHayleystine
Replied on: 21/06/2013 21:02:06
Message:

Lets try and re-upload this picture shall we -
This was Mo's set up before the clean out this month. Each time i clean out i rearange the lay out so she has new things to explore ^^

Reply author: ScaryVonHayleystine
Replied on: 21/06/2013 21:02:39
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Seems simple but as she's still a baby i keep it slightly minimal so she wont get lost!

Reply author: greenow
Replied on: 10/07/2013 12:19:00
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Just need to move light over to the left

Reply author: Welshlamb
Replied on: 10/08/2013 00:04:48
Message:

Wow! I'm truly impressed with the variations of layouts, hides and other decor. I cant believe how big this thread went since my initial starting post. Love seeing how spoilt all our Snakes are. Keep them coming people.

Thank you - to anyone who's ideas I have used for my vivarium's.

Reply author: gmac
Replied on: 10/08/2013 00:08:08
Message:

Blue light

Reply author: Charles
Replied on: 03/11/2013 17:31:23
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Rosie's final viv. I added a shelf which she seems to love. There is now also some Ivy over the warm hide on the left as it was quite exposed.

Reply author: littlemisschocolover
Replied on: 09/11/2013 10:46:45
Message:

Charles are the plants in the pots real??? and if they are what are they ???

Reply author: littlemisschocolover
Replied on: 09/11/2013 10:55:20
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my finished home made viv, he loves the corner hides,







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Reply author: Charles
Replied on: 09/11/2013 13:50:20
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No the plants are fake - they are from Ikea

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/decoration/20492/

Reply author: Vince_the_snake
Replied on: 09/11/2013 17:00:58
Message:

Vince's viv recently upgraded

Reply author: Virtual Chocolate
Replied on: 11/11/2013 19:25:20
Message:

This is my 3 month old corn setup

Reply author: lupi lou
Replied on: 08/12/2013 17:59:27
Message:

Can't remebr if I have posted updates viv pics so here it goes
8's viv


Jinx's viv


Jeff's viv


Loki's viv

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