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 Posted - 13/03/2009 : 16:24:15
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Hi all i need some advice i,m turning a wall unit into a viv to house a 4ft corn snake which i,m getting tomorrow (sat) dimentions are approx 6ft x 3ft(high)x 2ft (front to back) firstly what would be the best substrate,heatlamp,heatmat,and uv light if any for a viv of that size and is there anything i have missed out hope i,m not being to cheeky but i,m quite nervous as this is my first snake and want to give it a great place to live |
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matty18714
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 16:25:28
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| A 6ft viv for a corn snake? Thats massive! The most it will need (and will feel comfotable in) is a 4ft viv. |
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 16:31:18
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| hi matt ok then 4ft it is then any other ideas on the rest of the question....lol |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 17:07:34
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Yeah sure, didnt aswer the rest as I wasnt sure if you would still convert the unit.
You dont need UV light
You dont have to use a light, I just use a heatmat on a mat stat.
Aspen is probably the best substrate in my view. Its clean and looks nice, snakes can burrow and tunnel in it too.
You will need a water bowl as well as a hide on the cool side and a hide on the warm side.
Have you read the care sheet on the main site? |
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 17:22:21
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| You just need a heat mat & a thermostat so it dosn't overheat, you can pick these both up for around £40, your heat mat should be big enough to cover 1/3 of the floor in your vivarium. Make sure theres a few places to hide(at least 1 hot & 1 cool) some places to climb & a water bowl as mentioned above. As mentioned above aspen shavings is a good substrate/bedding you can get some here http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/reptile-supplies/reptile-substrates-420/other-substrates-1173/prorep-aspen-bedding-42723.html i buy mine there its reasonable cheap i think :) |
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 21:35:53
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| hi matty & markus many thnx for the advice i,ve read the care sheet now and great job on the video matt spoke to the woman tonight and its a carolina and strike feeds is it best to use plastic or metal tongs to feed? hope you dont mind me asking |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 13/03/2009 : 21:38:05
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| Im not sure whats better between plastic or metal, I feed with my hands but dont advise other people to do so. |
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