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| danbaylis35 |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:21:32
hey guys got a new viv coming this week a nice big 4ft one for mr chunky was wondering what watt heat bulb i need to heat it? |
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| danbaylis35 |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 21:30:24
60w thanks...im not using heat mats again done tht once ended up with a £200 vet bill and a scared snake lol |
| lotabob |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 21:09:14
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Originally posted by herriotfan
I use bulbs and get 60w. I go on the theory that the sun warms up the ground where the snakes lay! Also my vivs came with bulbs and I couldn't see the need to change when the snakes were quite happy. 
Edit to add: There's no right or wrong, it's personal choice. Just make sure you use a guard for the bulb. 
Agreed, specially with the guard bit, just make sure you buy one with nice small holes, as corns will get inside it given half a chance.
I use a heat bulb but as an added help for night time as bulbs need switching off I have a small heatmat that kicks in should it drop too cold. |
| gmac |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:44:53
60W will be fine for a 4ft. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:41:41
I use bulbs and get 60w. I go on the theory that the sun warms up the ground where the snakes lay! Also my vivs came with bulbs and I couldn't see the need to change when the snakes were quite happy.
Edit to add: There's no right or wrong, it's personal choice. Just make sure you use a guard for the bulb. |
| thistle |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:37:05
You don't need a heat bulb, heat mats are much better with corns as they dont bask to get warm like some other reptiles do, instead they absorb heat through their bellies. A heat mat that covers 1/3-1/2 of the viv attached to a thermostat keeping the temp at 27-29 degrees is best.
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| a33272 |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:23:43
what useing the bulb for? |
