| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 04:03:14
when i got my new snake i got him a plastic viv cos he so little.... i know the heat mat goes on the outside underneath but do i put anything under the mat to stop it from scorching my unit and what should i use |
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| gingerpony |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 18:11:19
CHECK THE MAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E-T 'rain-forest' type mats MUST have airflow underneath and are ONLY recommended for glass vivs. not sure about any others in their range but check first!! |
| Remmy |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 16:00:03
Yep, i go for polystyrene as well. Got it under both of my mats. |
| Jono2411 |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 17:34:35
i use punumbear's method... it works out well |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 17:12:05
good ideas ty  |
| cherry-milkshake |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 16:47:19
yup, small flat square of polystyrene is good - if you've brought any electrical stuff lately you might still have some left in the packing, I always save mine! lol |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 10:45:39
ty |
| punumbear |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:39:16
tape ya heat mat onto piece of polystyrene under faun or bit of cardboard wrapped in tin foil.. i have found both methods direct heat nicely |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:17:05
ty |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 07:41:45
A heatmat shouldn't scorch the unit, provided that there's a stat fitted.
If you're still not keen on having it directly on a unit, then a tea-towel or something similar underneath will be ok. |
