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dtookey90
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/09/2011 : 14:36:52
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Hi all does anyone on here have viv stacks or tier vivs?
I'm looking into getting one but was wondering if anybody could post some pics up of what theirs looks like,
and also how do you have your heat mats?
Thanks guys look forward to seeing your pics :-) |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 14:46:58
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Our mats are all on the left hand side of the viv covered with a section of lino with aubiose over that. We use a single stat to regulate the mats and have no issues in any of the vivs by doing this. All the mats are the same size and brand. |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:06:01
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| Nice set up Graeme. I like the idea of the side heat-mats. Pardon the higorance, is 'auboise' a trade name, laminate panel or what? |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:08:58
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sorry, Aubiose is a horse bedding that comes in very large bales is cheaper than Aspen and perfect for reptles.
Edit: should explain the mats being on the side is just on the left hand side of the base of the vivs. so are on the floor. |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:12:35
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quote:
Originally posted by gmac
sorry, Aubiose is a horse bedding that comes in very large bales is cheaper than Aspen and perfect for reptles.
Edit: should explain the mats being on the side is just on the left hand side of the base of the vivs. so are on the floor.
where do you get your aubiose? |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:15:42
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an equine shop in Kirkintilloch order it for me, about £12 for6 months supply.
http://www.aubiose.co.uk/ there is a number to call to find your nearest stockist.
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:34:23
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Thanks for the clarification Graeme. I read your post as the mats being on the side panels. Don't you just love the English language.
Now I'm eyeing up the kitchen for a section of lino that won't be missed. |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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dtookey90
Hatchling
United Kingdom
188 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 15:41:30
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| Thanks gmac wicked setup what size is your stack and size of your snakes? My OH doesn't want me to have a 3ft stack and fully grown adults in it!!? Lol |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 17:58:28
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4ft viv stack,
My heatmats are on the right, all cables fed through the cables holes at the top, normally covered by plants, but get uncovered by silly snakies.
Need to update since all the vivs are now decorated and filled :P |
   
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dtookey90
Hatchling
United Kingdom
188 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 18:16:49
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Thanks sta~ple nice setup would you suggest me having my heatmats on the side and not on the floor?
Would they be comfortable with the mats on the side does it still warm up one side of the viv? |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 18:37:39
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| I don't know anything about wall mouting, withought getting into the argument of "snakes get heat from their bellies" I'd still put it on the floor as it is just easier that way for me. I would be instested to know myself though if people have side mounted their heat mats as I no of no-one who does it, apart from the dodgey ads on preloved/gumtree. |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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chrisc
Hatchling
United Kingdom
357 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 23:21:57
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| gmac. without sounding daft how does it work to run 4 mats off of one stat? |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 23:33:08
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@ Dtookey90: each one is just under 3ft
@ Chrisc: I have a extension plug with 4 sockets and plug each mat into the extension and the extension into the stat socket.
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dtookey90
Hatchling
United Kingdom
188 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2011 : 20:24:51
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| Thanks guys for the advice and still not sure about wall mounting and how it works lol |
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