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| I have just got the bug for snakes, Can you tell me if my set up is ok for rat snake. viv 39"L X 20"H X 14"D heat mat with thermostat with probe touching mat, digi thermometer also with probe on mat. 60 watt energy saving light bulb on celing of viv wood chippings on floor 2 cork bark hides in viv and water bowl. |
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dazb
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:40:08
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| how big is your snake? 60w energy saving bulb? |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:42:37
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| He is about 1 and half foot |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:43:38
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| The size viv you have described would suit a 5' snake, so should be about right for a Rat. |
 
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Mancunian
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:48:14
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Originally posted by M1TCH
I have just got the bug for snakes, Can you tell me if my set up is ok for rat snake. viv 39"L X 20"H X 14"D heat mat with thermostat with probe touching mat, digi thermometer also with probe on mat. 60 watt energy saving light bulb on celing of viv wood chippings on floor 2 cork bark hides in viv and water bowl.
Sounds good to me but I would get a bulb guard for the light bulb or get a low watt (9 or 15 W) bulb to avoid burns. Is the heat mat about 1/3 the size of the viv floor? |
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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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 19:52:00
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do rats require bigger vivs?
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Mancunian
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:02:11
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| If the length + width of the viv is equal or bigger to the length of the snake, then the viv is large enough. |
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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dazb
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:11:19
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| lenght of viv is 39 inches but the snake is only 18 inches. seems a bit big. |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:11:58
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| Thanks alot for your advise. this forum is excellent for help. |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:13:27
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| my mistake the snake is actually about 30" |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:18:21
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viv sounds fine for that size snake, post some pics so we can have a look too Mitch 
BTW you didn't pick up a Jap Rat from Donny show did you??? |
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Posted - 07/09/2008 : 20:29:45
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sorry about quality just taken it from mobile phone |
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