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danbaylis35
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:21:32
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| hey guys got a new viv coming this week a nice big 4ft one for mr chunky was wondering what watt heat bulb i need to heat it? |
mr.chunky (amel),ssssssteve (western hognose),Cruela (dwarf boa) |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:23:43
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| what useing the bulb for? |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:37:05
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You don't need a heat bulb, heat mats are much better with corns as they dont bask to get warm like some other reptiles do, instead they absorb heat through their bellies. A heat mat that covers 1/3-1/2 of the viv attached to a thermostat keeping the temp at 27-29 degrees is best.
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2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:41:41
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I use bulbs and get 60w. I go on the theory that the sun warms up the ground where the snakes lay! Also my vivs came with bulbs and I couldn't see the need to change when the snakes were quite happy. 
Edit to add: There's no right or wrong, it's personal choice. Just make sure you use a guard for the bulb.  |
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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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 20:44:53
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| 60W will be fine for a 4ft. |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 21:09:14
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quote:
Originally posted by herriotfan
I use bulbs and get 60w. I go on the theory that the sun warms up the ground where the snakes lay! Also my vivs came with bulbs and I couldn't see the need to change when the snakes were quite happy.
Edit to add: There's no right or wrong, it's personal choice. Just make sure you use a guard for the bulb.
Agreed, specially with the guard bit, just make sure you buy one with nice small holes, as corns will get inside it given half a chance.
I use a heat bulb but as an added help for night time as bulbs need switching off I have a small heatmat that kicks in should it drop too cold. |
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Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
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danbaylis35
Hatchling
United Kingdom
161 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 21:30:24
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| 60w thanks...im not using heat mats again done tht once ended up with a £200 vet bill and a scared snake lol |
mr.chunky (amel),ssssssteve (western hognose),Cruela (dwarf boa) |
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