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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
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 Posted - 18/04/2011 : 19:32:45
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| So, I got two baby corn snakes on Sat. and went to buy a heating pad that didn't work, and I exchanged it for another that also does not work. So, now it's monday I've ordered one offline with one day shipping to get here tomorrow. Will they be okay for one more day? I did get a heat lamp that I put on for two hours and turn off just in case it can get harmful. |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/04/2011 : 19:38:24
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| so long as the temps in your home arent cold, they will be fine for another day, resiliant wee creatures these corns can be |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:21:14
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| Is the temperature okay around 76? I don't have air conditioning or heat on yet because I'm not completely moved in to my new condo. Do not need a very high electric bill yet. But I turn the heat lamp on for awhile to get it up and then turn it off so it does not harm them |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:56:04
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| 76 is fine for now without the mat, wouldn't bother with the lamp its not required with the temps you have in your house just now. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 21:10:51
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| due to the (temporary) low temperature you're keeping them at i'd advise not feeding them yet as they won't have enough heat to digest any food properly |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 22:03:27
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| But they're not going to die because the temp is that low right? That is mostly what I am worried about. I should get the pad tmrw by 12:30. Assuming I get what I paid for which was one day shipping to receive it tomorrow |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 22:04:16
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| No they wont die. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
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
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 22:10:31
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| if your house temp is sitting at 76 its nothing to really worry about for a while, is only a few degrees off the required temps. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 09:31:33
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| The 2 that didn't work were they new from a shop. If so I'd be surprised if the mats were faulty as they would of been tested when made. Why do u say they didn't work??? |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:41:18
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| i'd thought that too A.......heating to 30*C shouldn't feel warm to the touch unless you have cold hands!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:47:10
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| Yes they were from pet supplies. I had a thermometer too. They did feel cold to the touch and the thermometer sat at 76 even when I had it plugged it. They were exoterra. I have a zoomed now, and It is noticably working keeping the temp at 84 degrees. I unplugged it early because their tank is on my glass desk, and I get paranoid and I didn't want it to hurt the glass desk in anyway. just paranoid kicking in. If it keeps it at 84 degrees. Do I still need a thermostat? |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:48:42
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| Oh, and I'm bringing a wood end table for their tank to sit on. I've been moving from an apartment to a condo...so I'm still moving things over. So, there is not really a wooden table to set them on yet. But I'm bringing to tonight. |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:51:51
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| thermostats are a must. too many horror stories about mats and no stats about to ignore |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:54:36
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a thermostat will help stop the temp fluctuations and. should the mat fail in any way, it should prevent injury to your snakes
are they housed separately? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 21:57:09
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| No, they're together. It's so cute. They'll curl up together, and you'll see two heads sticking out. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 22:08:45
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| I will chirp in one point, they are both hatchies but they are not the same size, strength etc, the little one will lose every battle for space, every shoving match for the best spot. It will always be smaller, weaker and stressed out while living with a stronger ''friend''. To give your little guy the best possible start they should live separately. The link above is worth reading but if you want the best for Sweeney he needs his own space. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
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
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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musical2one
Snake Mite
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 22:12:12
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| Idk. He isn't as small as he looks in the picture. They're both about the same length and size. His neck is a little smaller. But I guess it's cause I don't have a trained eye, but he seems about the same size as casper.They are a different strength though. I do have another cage...I can separate them. |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2011 : 22:26:40
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| If you can then really there is no reason not to. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
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
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
Posted - 20/04/2011 : 08:32:02
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| Have you not got a thermostat at all? If you tried to use the other 2 mats without a thermostat then I would say that was why they were not heating properly. Not because the mats were faulty. |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 20/04/2011 : 18:21:07
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Originally posted by Red123
Have you not got a thermostat at all? If you tried to use the other 2 mats without a thermostat then I would say that was why they were not heating properly. Not because the mats were faulty.
Thermostats stop a mat getting too hot, a stat wouldn't have any effect on a mat not getting hot. I think they were both working fine just didn't feel hot, as they wouldn't straight away, they take a while to reach the temperatures we will feel as warm. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
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
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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