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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/05/2011 : 11:22:20
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Hi all.
About to move my first snake ip to a viv this weekend. Have purchased the LX 24 stackable range and was wondering if anyone has any opinion on the brand? Good? Bad? Easy to use or reliable etc?
Also, I'll be using aspen as a substrate and was wondering whats the best method for securing the heat mat to the floor of the viv?
Cheers
Ash |
Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 11:56:49
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I've got the LX 36 vivstacks and really like them, easy to put together and nice to look at,
I use aspen but didn't attach the mat to the floor, just attached the stat probe to the mat with some sealant and left the mat loose - just put a hide over it to keep it in the right place, you can use sealant but it would need to be left for at least 24-36hrs to make sure the fumes dissipate completely  |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 12:15:03
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| I have the 4ft stacks, they are nice to look at but very pricey. They also take a while in monthly cleans to clean with aspen and decor. I have a hide over my heatmat too to keep it in place. |
  
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 12:30:57
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They really caught my eye when I saw them, so I'm glad they're easy to assemble! :)
Agree with the pricey comment, but I'm lucky in that I have a little extra cash to throw around this month and what better way to use it than to treat my boys!
I'll probably go with hide idea. Don't want to start messing around with sealant to be fair.
Cheers guys |
Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 12:40:09
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| well i hope your viv move goes well for you and snakie lol, no space for vivs in my home so will be using rubs |
  
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 12:48:45
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I have literally forged a space for vivs in my spare bedroom! My other half is blissfully unaware that I'm slowly turning the 'guest bedroom' into a animal sanctuary!
Just have to explain tonight that, due to the move, I now have a spare faun.....which would look silly if I left it unoccupied ;) |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 12:58:39
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| well yes it would look silly empty, better with a nice young snakie in it lol |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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Lucy1012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 13:12:28
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| I have recently bought an LX24 for a yearling corn and it is faultless. To be honest (I know it is a big no no) but i used gafer tape to secure the mat and the stat probe as i was fed up with it moving about, then covered with a layer of aspen and not had any problems, youch wood.. I use a dust pan to scoop out most of the aspen when cleaning then suck the rest up with the hoover.. spray and refill takes no time at all... when it is time to upgrade her to her 3ft viv, iwillbe going for the same range (stackable) or maybe the VX... make sure you seal them though when building otherwise it make the warranty invalid... |
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1.0.0 Orchid Corn CB08 Mizuki
0.1.0 Hypo Corn CB10 Hala
0.1.0 Normal het lav CB09 Neona
1.2.0 Normal Royals, Jericho, Eclipse and Monday
and various other critters including, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a hamster, a gerbil, 3 fish, 1 husband and 3 daughters :-) |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 13:18:19
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Phew glad to hear that! Rather excited about getting them now!
I think I'll use a hide at first and then look into other options depending on how well it works out.
With regards to sealing - does the sealant come with or is this something I need to get myself? |
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 13:21:23
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Originally posted by Lucy1012
To be honest (I know it is a big no no) but i used gafer tape to secure the mat and the stat probe as i was fed up with it moving about, then covered with a layer of aspen and not had any problems, youch wood..
I really would suggest you remove the tape and use another method. |
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Lucy1012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 13:47:05
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| I know, i need to use another method but i don't want to permanantly attach it to the floor of the viv, at the moment she doesn't go anywhere near where the tape is but as she gets bigger and spreads out I am sure she will. Maybe blue tac willdo the trick... |
0.0.1 Amel Corn CB10 Luna
1.0.0 Orchid Corn CB08 Mizuki
0.1.0 Hypo Corn CB10 Hala
0.1.0 Normal het lav CB09 Neona
1.2.0 Normal Royals, Jericho, Eclipse and Monday
and various other critters including, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a hamster, a gerbil, 3 fish, 1 husband and 3 daughters :-) |
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Lucy1012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 13:50:46
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as for the sealant, you need to buy it seperately, i didn't bother doing mine, I can't tell you if this will be detrimental to the viv or not as i have only had it running for a month or so..
I bought mine from Surrey Pet Supplies they sell the sealant i beleive... |
0.0.1 Amel Corn CB10 Luna
1.0.0 Orchid Corn CB08 Mizuki
0.1.0 Hypo Corn CB10 Hala
0.1.0 Normal het lav CB09 Neona
1.2.0 Normal Royals, Jericho, Eclipse and Monday
and various other critters including, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a hamster, a gerbil, 3 fish, 1 husband and 3 daughters :-) |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 14:03:57
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| Hmmm, I'll have a look out for the sealant this weekend then. I get all my stuff from a local shop called Little Beasties. I'm sure they'll have something for me to use. I'll have to let you all know how I get on! |
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Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 14:07:41
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| Aquarium sealent is what most peope use. Sealing the joins help stop any moisture (from wee, poos and tipped water bowls etc) getting into the pannels and causing damage. |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2011 : 14:16:43
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| So its basically like sealing a window joint then? Whack the sealant in the gap and leave to set? Will definitely seek some out! |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 18:15:34
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Originally posted by Ailsa
well i hope your viv move goes well for you and snakie lol, no space for vivs in my home so will be using rubs
Those vivs are smaller than the typical 50l style rubs though :p though I suppose you cant put a viv on a shelf! |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2011 : 18:20:04
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
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Originally posted by Ailsa
well i hope your viv move goes well for you and snakie lol, no space for vivs in my home so will be using rubs
Those vivs are smaller than the typical 50l style rubs though :p though I suppose you cant put a viv on a shelf!
You could stand that viv on a couple of those ikea tables tho  |
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