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snowstripe420
Egg
Canada
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Posted - 26/03/2011 : 18:46:02
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First Post! :D
hello everyone. I recently purchased a 21x11x13 (assuming about 12 gallons or so) glass aquarium. This is a temporary home for the snake i plan on getting ( probably 3-4 months max)
I have a 1.5 foot snow strip corn being saved for me at the pet store for two weeks while i wait for more income, and the proper habitat set up.
I currently have a thermometer on both ends of the tank and a humidity gauge. 2 places for him to hide, once on each end. A water dish about an inch and a bit deep. 6 inches in diameter.
Temperature inside the cage without light or heat mat is about 72 degrees.
My question: Heat mat or basking light? Or both?
Can I use a heat mat, and a regular 75w household bulb? Is 4$ basking light better? or a life glo? Is any direct light necessary in a well lit room?
I get so many conflicting opinions from pet shops and the web. Some say no heat pad. for the extra 35$ to get a light set up, is it worth it? I just want a happy snake :D
Ill post pics once i get my set up done. Cant wait to bring Otis home!!!!
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snowstripe420
Egg
Canada
81 Posts |
Posted - 26/03/2011 : 18:51:12
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Light is obviously the cheaper route. and money is tight right now |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2011 : 18:53:19
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hi and welcome, Just by using a mat alone will be fine for the heating also just by using a light source alone is fine, you really dont need both so is really down to your personal preference.
Just make sure whatever heat source you use is statted.
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2011 : 19:16:23
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And if you go for a light make sure you use a guard.
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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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snowstripe420
Egg
Canada
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 26/03/2011 : 20:56:23
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would suggest the UTH as the better option, the 2nd link i think, and a separate stat. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2011 : 21:41:41
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an on/off rheostat/thermostat with a heatmat is PERFECT for corns the mat should cover about one third of the floor space of the enclose, can be run 24hours a day and will be a lot more economical than running a bulb, or bulb-mat combo |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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snowstripe420
Egg
Canada
81 Posts |
Posted - 27/03/2011 : 20:59:57
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Perfect! Thank you very much!
Another question:
I have a 20x11x12 tank. Ive only handled the snake once and assume it is about 1.5 feet (max). Should I go get a 30inch tank before even putting the snake in the 20inch? I dont want to have him get used to the 20, then have to move him right away. I know these guys grow fast. just not sure how fast lol
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 27/03/2011 : 21:53:24
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20" + 11" = 31" (assuming 11" is the depth not the height, not that it makes much difference in this case lol) so that size tank will happy house a corn up to 31" long, you've probably got a bit of time yet before you need to get a bigger one |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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