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| andria2013 |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 15:40:24
reptile shop adived me to put the heatmats on the back inside wooden viv . does any1 have it set up like that . is it better or worse ? just wondering which way etter for when i set new viv up next week |
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| Kellog |
Posted - 13/05/2013 : 06:42:53
I'm so glad you are checking the advice you're given by the reptile shop Andria  , it's what I always do. My nearest reptile shop strongly believes thermostats aren't necessary and doesn't even stock them  ! The arguments I had with my OH about getting a thermostat because, as far as he was concerned, the reptile shop guy bred his own snakes and knew what he was talking about....whereas we (being the forum) wrap our snakes up in cotton-wool and make too much of a fuss about everything  . Needless to say, I won the argument....but he only gave in to shut me up  .
People DO put the heatmats on the back wall of their vivs. It even suggests it in some heatmat instructions, I think. But, as you've been told, it isn't the best place for them....and, in fact, it's just wasting them putting them there and your snake doesn't benefit. BUT that is only my personal opinion, of course  .
Keep asking questions and checking up on things Andria....I know you want what's best for Robin and Albion  .
Xxx
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| andria2013 |
Posted - 12/05/2013 : 18:48:35
yes I though that , that's why I asked here .
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| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 12/05/2013 : 17:30:04
You soooo did the right thing by asking here, understandably if a reptile shop gives advice, you EXPECT it to be right. But sadly they are hardly ever right |
| Lee |
Posted - 12/05/2013 : 11:53:33
Makes you wonder where they get their information from, especially reptile shops. I read some advice on a reptile shop site yesterday that stated 'corn snakes can not be overfed'!! |
| Moppet |
Posted - 12/05/2013 : 10:14:17
Oh dear. petshop advice strikes again. All of my mats are on the floor with thermostats, they should not get warm enough to burn if they are statted... |
| lupi lou |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 19:44:15
like mjpeters has said if mats are correctly stated then the snake won't get burnt. their thinking is flawed anyway as we've all seen how good at climbing snakes are so what would stop snakie coming into contact if it was on the side of the viv?! |
| Lee |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 18:52:16
yeah it's probably because they don't want to pay out for a load of thermostats for each viv/tank so putting the mat on the side prevents the snake coming in prolonged contact with the mat that may be too hot. |
| mjpeters |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 18:50:15
When you use a matstat the snakey should not get burnt |
| andria2013 |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 18:25:56
the viv ive got now has it on floor but reptile shop has all his on the side. and says its better so snake dont get burnt . thats why I asked / |
| lupi lou |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 17:13:54
mine are all on the floor |
| Lee |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 16:50:02
mine is on the floor inside the viv, small hole made in the back wall to pass the wire through and it can't be seen, then a little of your chosen bedding and a hide on top. |
| kev 5 |
Posted - 11/05/2013 : 16:19:13
I'd put it on the floor of the viv. On the side of the viv your snake will not get the heat it needs. |
