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Zincubus
Hatchling
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 Posted - 05/09/2010 : 19:31:17
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Were do I look for some information using containers rather than vivs ??
I have a plastic see thrrough container with a tight fitting lid , measures about 15" by 12" by 8" ... may be a tad smaller .
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 19:39:14
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If you look on the general keeping section there is a sticky about setting up for a hatchling 101 guide.
That gives you a super step by step guide on how to set up a small container for hatchlings.
Not sure if that's what you wanted to know but it might help!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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rachiepotatoe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
393 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 19:43:27
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I've talked about this before on here, but I once had a plastic thing for my hatchling, unfortunately the heat mat melted straight through the bottom. The pet store said it would be fine, and they even placed the mat on the bottom for me.
I havn't heard of this happening to anyone else though...but if I ever got another plastic one I would be checking every 10 minutes!
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 19:53:39
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Originally posted by rachiepotatoe
I've talked about this before on here, but I once had a plastic thing for my hatchling, unfortunately the heat mat melted straight through the bottom. The pet store said it would be fine, and they even placed the mat on the bottom for me.
I havn't heard of this happening to anyone else though...but if I ever got another plastic one I would be checking every 10 minutes!
You mean like they put the heat mat inside the RUB?
Don't think they should do that - as far as I know RUB should sit ON TOP OF heat mat - correct me if I'm wrong, anybody.
At risk of being boring: BATS' tip for melting holes in RUB - heat phillips' screwdriver on gas ring and just melt holes - goes through like butter. |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 20:15:30
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
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Originally posted by rachiepotatoe
I've talked about this before on here, but I once had a plastic thing for my hatchling, unfortunately the heat mat melted straight through the bottom. The pet store said it would be fine, and they even placed the mat on the bottom for me.
I havn't heard of this happening to anyone else though...but if I ever got another plastic one I would be checking every 10 minutes!
You mean like they put the heat mat inside the RUB?
Don't think they should do that - as far as I know RUB should sit ON TOP OF heat mat - correct me if I'm wrong, anybody.
At risk of being boring: BATS' tip for melting holes in RUB - heat phillips' screwdriver on gas ring and just melt holes - goes through like butter.
Yeah you put a heat mat under a RUB and BATS you keep mentioning that tip now dont you? :P Have the whole forum at it, lmao.
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 20:44:13
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Originally posted by Tiffany-x
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
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Originally posted by rachiepotatoe
I've talked about this before on here, but I once had a plastic thing for my hatchling, unfortunately the heat mat melted straight through the bottom. The pet store said it would be fine, and they even placed the mat on the bottom for me.
I havn't heard of this happening to anyone else though...but if I ever got another plastic one I would be checking every 10 minutes!
You mean like they put the heat mat inside the RUB?
Don't think they should do that - as far as I know RUB should sit ON TOP OF heat mat - correct me if I'm wrong, anybody.
At risk of being boring: BATS' tip for melting holes in RUB - heat phillips' screwdriver on gas ring and just melt holes - goes through like butter.
Yeah you put a heat mat under a RUB and BATS you keep mentioning that tip now dont you? :P Have the whole forum at it, lmao.
Tiffany-x
LOL Yup, but you gotta admit it's a good tip! |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 20:51:38
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Thats a great tip mate! Blooming fantastic! :P And Im actually not being sarcastic for once! :O :D
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:02:47
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Originally posted by eeji
a soldering iron does the same too without the hassle of keep sticking it in the cooker ;)
Yeah, but I'm a cheap git! |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:08:25
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| BATS I think your way is the cheap option, you can pick up screwdrivers for well cheap, in fact I think me and mum need some cause we dont own anything like that atm, lmao. Tiffany-x |
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434 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:14:07
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| hahaa i just asked my brother for something that would put holes in my plastic box nd he gave me this thing that looked like a screwdriver but was extremely sharper :) worked a treat! and good tip btw BATs :) hahaa x |
Megg :) xxx
Creamsickle Corn Snake- Tangoo (Ginge) :)
would love to have a granite corn snake but unfortunately not allowed cuz mum hates snakes haha :P x
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:15:52
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Feminist tip -
Every woman should have her own toolbox. Seriously. |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:22:11
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Haha, yeah, we only moved out 6 months ago though, and we had to buy everything brand new for the house! :P
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rachiepotatoe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
393 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:25:36
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About my rub, the heat mat was underneath it not inside it, and melted the hole :\
I did take iit back and spoke to the manager, and he went mental at the chap who sold it me, because aparently he had done it on more than one occasion.
I got a nice free tank, bark, leaves and hide though ;D |
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 21:38:53
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Woooo makes you wonder about unstatted heat mats, yet again ...
Why the **** can't they sell these things with heat control, like electric blankets, as has been said before ... |
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BHAFC72
Egg
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Posted - 05/09/2010 : 22:35:20
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I don't understand Rach.Why would the manager go mad about you using a heatmat for a rub? Was the rub a proper one and not a cheaper version?
I'm going to have to keep an eye out for this as i'm not using a stat.
I've noticed the plastic underneath is slightly warped now. |
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Zincubus
Hatchling
197 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 22:53:13
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| Maybe I could have a piece of card intween the heat mat and the container bottom , I'm thinking of putting it outside and underneath the container. The card would absorb some of the heat I guess and stop the container from potentially melting ?? |
Edited by - Zincubus on 05/09/2010 22:53:57 |
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BHAFC72
Egg
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BHAFC72
Egg
61 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2010 : 23:17:23
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| Mine is outside.If you look on the instructions on the rub it tells you the heat resistance is.I think it's 80 but i expect you can go slight over that.Well i am and i'm checking it everyday. |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 00:32:57
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Any rub could melt depending on the heat source.
If your mat had a thermostat, then I am incredibly surprised it melted the plastic tub. If it didn't have a thermostat then I'd say that is another good bit of evidence to show how hot they can get unstat'd. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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rachiepotatoe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
393 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 13:31:02
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I dont know if it was a proper one or a cheap one, they told me it was perfectly safe.
I hadnt got it statted either because I hadnt even got my snake then, I was still setting everything up and testing things.
The temp was 82 in the tank so I have no idea why it got so bad :\ |
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Info required on usig containers rather than vivs
