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 Posted - 07/09/2008 : 18:33:08
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Can't decide what lighting to go with for my snake, its primarily for decorative purposes although a little heat would help.
Just picked up a Euro Rep spotlight and 60 Watt bulb and don't think its to suitable. Lots of heat instantly and not very good looking.
Would a UV tube be suitable/safe for a corn snake. Can place is out of site at the top of the tank at the front. |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 18:41:43
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I would not use a 60 watt bulb without a guardnover it. If your snake touches it it will be burnt immediately. Snakes lack the capacity to sense heat against themselves immediately like we do and will not have a reflex action to move away, therefore burns from bulbs can be severe.
Either get a guard or a low watt (9 Watt) energy saving bulb.
Corn snakes are diurnal and as such do not require UV lighting, so I would not go for UV bulbs personally. I think red bulbs can look good but have never managed to track down a low watt red bulb. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 18:41:43
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I would not use a 60 watt bulb without a guardnover it. If your snake touches it it will be burnt immediately. Snakes lack the capacity to sense heat against themselves immediately like we do and will not have a reflex action to move away, therefore burns from bulbs can be severe.
Either get a guard or a low watt (9 Watt) energy saving bulb.
Corn snakes are diurnal and as such do not require UV lighting, so I would not go for UV bulbs personally. I think red bulbs can look good but have never managed to track down a low watt red bulb. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 18:50:39
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Thanks, its already off, going to remove when its cooled down, very very hot.
I just liked the light that a friends UV tube omits for his chameleon. Could probably place a tube quite easily in the top of the tank out of reach. I'd imagine its possible to get non-UV tubes but the light doesn't have the same feel.
Just have to return it and go with natural light for now. |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 18:50:39
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Thanks, its already off, going to remove when its cooled down, very very hot.
I just liked the light that a friends UV tube omits for his chameleon. Could probably place a tube quite easily in the top of the tank out of reach. I'd imagine its possible to get non-UV tubes but the light doesn't have the same feel.
Just have to return it and go with natural light for now. |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:06:02
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On second thoughts, I could take back the 60watt bulb, buy a 9 Watt energy saver and just change the orientation and place is where I want out of sight.
Do they give off very little heat? |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:06:02
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On second thoughts, I could take back the 60watt bulb, buy a 9 Watt energy saver and just change the orientation and place is where I want out of sight.
Do they give off very little heat? |
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:10:06
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0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:10:06
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| Very little. I can touch the one in my snakes viv. I do only have it on for a short while in the evenings and its handy for looking for poos in corners! |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:38:15
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i use 15w pigmy bulbs. i got red for my corn and yellow for my leos and green for my royal.
available from most rep shops.. |
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The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:38:15
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i use 15w pigmy bulbs. i got red for my corn and yellow for my leos and green for my royal.
available from most rep shops.. |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:29:25
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Thanks loads for the idea, luckily found an 8W energy saver around the house!
Lots of duck tape later..
Much more even lighting, just need it on a timer and thats the lighting finished...
Next up, custom building some platforms! |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:29:25
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Thanks loads for the idea, luckily found an 8W energy saver around the house!
Lots of duck tape later..
Much more even lighting, just need it on a timer and thats the lighting finished...
Next up, custom building some platforms! |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:54:58
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Just watch out for any of the tape coming loose and your snake getting stuck to it, this happened to me a while back
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:54:58
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Just watch out for any of the tape coming loose and your snake getting stuck to it, this happened to me a while back
Viv looks lovely |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:58:50
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Originally posted by lindsei
Just watch out for any of the tape coming loose and your snake getting stuck to it, this happened to me a while back
Viv looks lovely
Thanks, have been doing my best to minimise any chance of this happening, when everything has its place will try and screw everything down and remove as much tape as poss..  |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:58:50
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Originally posted by lindsei
Just watch out for any of the tape coming loose and your snake getting stuck to it, this happened to me a while back
Viv looks lovely
Thanks, have been doing my best to minimise any chance of this happening, when everything has its place will try and screw everything down and remove as much tape as poss.. |
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saddleninja
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 22:38:18
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no need for uv or a basking lamp with corns,if you want a light for viewing go for an 11 watt energy saving bulb
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1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 22:38:18
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no need for uv or a basking lamp with corns,if you want a light for viewing go for an 11 watt energy saving bulb
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1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa |
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PunkAsF82
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 23:55:11
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~~ My Zoo ~~
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - Cooper
0.1.0 Amel corn - Lucky
0.1.0 Normal Leopard Gecko - Layla
1.1.0 Cats - Zelda the Maine Coon & Link the Ragdoll X Tabby
0.0.50 Malawi Cichlids
0.0.20 Community fish tank
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PunkAsF82
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 23:55:11
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| how big is your snake? the viv looks huge lol |
~~ My Zoo ~~
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - Cooper
0.1.0 Amel corn - Lucky
0.1.0 Normal Leopard Gecko - Layla
1.1.0 Cats - Zelda the Maine Coon & Link the Ragdoll X Tabby
0.0.50 Malawi Cichlids
0.0.20 Community fish tank
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