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flibberty
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29/07/2011 : 14:23:31
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Hiya
I am new to corn snakes and was given mine with vivarium etc. The viv I have has a strip bulb in it that hasn't worked and also a normal bulb. It has heat mats (2 but I took one out as they were covering the whole floor and I read that just half needs to be covered). I am keeping an eye on the temperature.
Do I need the bulbs aswell? When switched off the viv looks quite dark even on a bright day so I wondered if this was why there was extra lighting. The bulb is not covered either so I am concerned about Calypso hurting herself on it, although as yet she tends to spend most of her time hidden away!!! |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 14:49:10
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I have a bulb in mine too but as far as i know they dont need both on. And Corn snakes dont need extra light. Have you got a thermostat for the heat mat? If so that should control the temp in the viv. And thermometers. I have 2 in mine. One digital and one analogue.
There are pro's on here though so im sure they will correct if im wrong! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 14:50:26
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| I agree. Heat lamps not needed. IF you want to light the viv up i've seen Strip LED's recommended as they give off little to no heat and are safe for the snake. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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flibberty
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 14:57:15
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| Thanks - I have a thermometer and a 'humidity indicator' although these both seem to be the same. The temp seems pretty constant at 29C. I think I might replace the strip light then and get rid of the bulb. The bulb went this morning and the OH has replaced it with a normal one but I have switched it off as i wanted to check here first. |
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tarotpodge
Hatchling
433 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 15:25:04
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| it can also be dangerous due to the snake wrapping around it and cracking the bulb. You may not have seen your snake out but trust me, as soon as the lights are out and all is quiet it would of been exploring every inch of the viv. Corns do not need a humidity gauge as it is not an important requirement. Normally an increase in humidity is only needed if it is having trouble sheding. |
2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 17:55:00
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| Heat bulbs are not needed if you use a heatmat. As said the heatmat must be connected to a thermostat. I use low wattage energy saving bulbs in my vivs that have light fittings. These don't give off any heat and are only used when I need extra light eg spot checking. However, even though they don't give off any heat they are still all protected by a light guard so the snakies can't crush the bulbs. In my other vivs that don't have light fittings, I use stick on LED lights. |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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ogri
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 14:09:14
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| Where is the best place to get these led's that you all keep going on about? Is there any online links to a good supplier |
0.1.0. Snow - Binky |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 14:21:41
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| I just bought some from ikea for £9.99. Tho you might get them cheaper else where? |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 00:26:20
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| I bought my stick on LED lights from B&Q but I know you can get them cheaper from poundstretcher and other such bargain shops |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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JackHutchy979
Hatchling
199 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 11:03:12
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| I use a heat bulb during the day it is on a timer so turns on and off at certain times. Temperature wise it's always about 29c little higher little lower and during the night I have a heat mat to keep the temperature constant throughout the night and giver snake a sense of day and night a bit better |
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flibberty
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 18:19:42
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| My viv came with two heat mats that covered the whole floor so I have removed one of them. It doesn't appear to be connected to a thermostat though although the temp in the tank seems to be a steady 29 |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 19:17:38
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quote:
Originally posted by flibberty
My viv came with two heat mats that covered the whole floor so I have removed one of them. It doesn't appear to be connected to a thermostat though although the temp in the tank seems to be a steady 29
Best to get a thermostat for it even so. My friend never used to use them, until a heatmat went haywire and caught fire. |
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flibberty
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 19:44:27
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| thats awful! will look into getting one asap. Where is the best place to buy things like that? |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 19:48:00
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| I got my stat (Habistat Mat Stat) from Surrey Pet Supplies £19 + £3.99 postage. May get else where a bit cheaper. Depends how quickly you want to get one. May have to pay a little extra for urgency. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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