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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
 Posted - 11/06/2012 : 18:41:03
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I've just had a Monkfield viv arrive (after the first one arrived broken), and wondered if someone could help me out? I know the heat mat should go between the glass at the bottom, but the glass has a piece of polystyrene in between it, and not sure if it should be removed, or does the heat mat go on top of it? Probably s dumb question but have searched the internet and none the wiser  |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 19:41:27
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| It should have a thin board at the bottom and then polystyrene on top of that and then there should be two pieces of glass on top of that which the mat goes inbetween. |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 23:12:18
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Originally posted by Donnie
It should have a thin board at the bottom and then polystyrene on top of that and then there should be two pieces of glass on top of that which the mat goes inbetween.
Thanks for that. I'll have a better look at it in the morning :-) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 07:59:49
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Where did you get it from please Hissy? I know they sell them at PaH but wondered if you got one elsewhere :)
Really like them and thinking of getting one for Ember. |
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bluepoolshark
Egg
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:26:51
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Originally posted by smart bunny
Where did you get it from please Hissy? I know they sell them at PaH but wondered if you got one elsewhere :)
Really like them and thinking of getting one for Ember.
You can get them from Blue Lizard Reptiles, good prices too!
http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/housing/vivariums/5060127652280?menu_page=housing&menu_page_sub=vivariums&productpage=9632100002229 |
0.1.0 - Leopard Gecko (R/S Tremper Albino)- Toothless
1.0.0 - Crested Gecko (Dalmation) - Sizzle
1.0.0 - Royal Python (Pastel)- Sir Hiss
1.0.0 - Bearded Dragon (Hypo Tangerine) - Maximus
1.0.0 - Corn Snake (Amel Motley??) - Rossi
Wish List - BRB, GTP, Dartfrogs |
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Sleeper341
Hatchling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:30:52
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| I like these too, but wondered if there is enough 'height' in them. They are only 6 inches high and i've seen pics of snakes stretching themselves higher than that. Will the snake care if it can't go upwards at all? |
1.1.0 cats (Lavender and Bertie)
1.1.0 Corns (Cyrus, Pewter and Daenerys, Caramel)
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:37:18
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I also like these and i think i will def get one! i am getting a baby corn soon what size do you think will be best as i would like to keep him in his first viv about2 years, do you think he wold be ok in the large, 30"?
thanks for this as well it looks like they are better priced then PAH :) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:39:53
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| Cheers Bluepool :) |
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Sleeper341
Hatchling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:47:09
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Originally posted by alib
I also like these and i think i will def get one! i am getting a baby corn soon what size do you think will be best as i would like to keep him in his first viv about2 years, do you think he wold be ok in the large, 30"?
thanks for this as well it looks like they are better priced then PAH :)
From what I've read a 30" will be too big for a hatchie as they don't like big spaces. the 18" is better for a hatchling. This is my dilemma, you can get a 9litre RUB for £6 which has just as much space as the 18" monkfield and at some point you are going to have to get a bigger viv anyway. |
1.1.0 cats (Lavender and Bertie)
1.1.0 Corns (Cyrus, Pewter and Daenerys, Caramel)
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bluepoolshark
Egg
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 10:22:56
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| I'm starting with RUB's then my plan is to get the extra large, which is 36" x 15" x 8" so will house a bigger corn for a fair while |
0.1.0 - Leopard Gecko (R/S Tremper Albino)- Toothless
1.0.0 - Crested Gecko (Dalmation) - Sizzle
1.0.0 - Royal Python (Pastel)- Sir Hiss
1.0.0 - Bearded Dragon (Hypo Tangerine) - Maximus
1.0.0 - Corn Snake (Amel Motley??) - Rossi
Wish List - BRB, GTP, Dartfrogs |
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Rachel
Hatchling
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 11:00:18
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| I'm getting one soon. Probably sounds daft but although Neidr is long he isn't that wide and I'm paranoid about the sliding glass on a viv! How long did it take to arrive from blue reptiles? |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 11:10:54
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I got it from Bluelizard Reptiles, and it arrived within 3-4 days of being ordered. Only problem was the first one was badly handled by TNT, so the glass had cracked. They were very good about it, and sent me a replacement very quickly. I bought the 24" one, and it's 8" high, so quite roomy. Falco is in a 30x30x30 exo terra, and is about 26" now, so I'm sure he'll appreciate the extra space  |
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 14:23:27
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i think i will go for the 24" one two, do you know if it will fit Exo Terra Snake Cave Medium in? & Exo Terra Hide Out Cave small? one for the cool end ad one for the hot end? then i am going to get some kind of plant and a water bowl?
what size heat matt will you need for 24" monkfild?
do you think that will all fit in ok and oke for a new hatchie snake?
i know you can get the RUB alot cheaper and does just the same job but i think these look alot more smart and better to view your snake in. + i think they r good to keep the heat in.
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 14:27:21
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also how long do you think you can keep it in this? about a year or two? i will then upgrade to a Vivexotic VX36 Vivarium...
i can't wait now to get my first set up under way :) |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 15:01:51
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| The small and medium hide out caves fit x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 15:08:26
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thanks... i am just putting my shopping list together now :) do you know what size heat mat will 6 x 11 - 7 w be big enough?
Thanks again |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 15:31:19
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I have an 11 x 11 in the 24,
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1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 15:49:23
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THANKS
i will get the same.
you know on the viv you have a hole in the back to fit wires in for the temp probe etc, does this stretch as i am getting a thermometer with 2 sensors... was thinking 1 for the warm end and 1 for the cold? or do you think i will need that or do i get 1 with just 1 sensor? if you get what i mean lol
sorry about all the questions but it my first snake and i want to make sure i got the correct stuff.
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 17:54:57
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| I've just set it up, and have 2 x medium exo hides that fit well, in fact the next size up will also be a good fit. The rubber 'bung' thing that covers the hole for the stat probe does stretch, but I managed to stretch it right out of the hole lol. I got the stat probe through, but couldn't squeeze the thermometer probe, so just fitted them inside the viv. I put one at either end, but against the glass so I could see them easily. I just put a little sealant on the bottom and side of the thermometers, and stuck them on the wood. I bought the 11"x11" heat mat and it's a good size for the 24" viv. I expect Falco to be in there at least a year, then my smallest can move into it and Falco can go into the stack |
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alib
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 18:29:21
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| just a stupid question then how did you get the thermo probe in then did youd drill a hole throught the wood? thanks |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 19:17:20
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Originally posted by alib
just a stupid question then how did you get the thermo probe in then did youd drill a hole throught the wood? thanks
The viv comes with a hole already fitted for the stat, and a rubber thing to put the probe through that fills the hole and saves having to seal it in case of escape. I used some sealant to fit the rubber thing in place after fitting the stat probe through it, probably not necessary but I like to be safe |
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