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crowboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
 Posted - 22/11/2011 : 14:41:07
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Hi,
I have just been given a 5 year old corn snake by a work colleague, it seems very healthy and happy but i would like to make some changes to its vivarium and would like some advice,
At present it has a working heat mat and a heat lamp, which has not been used for some time and does not currently work.my questions are;
1 should i get the heat lamp working and if so does it affect the usage of the heat mat in any way (i.e should i turn off 1 when the other is in use)
2 is it o.k to fit a small flourescent strip light in the vivarium in order to see the snake better or would some other light source be more appropriate?
Thanks in advance for your help
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 14:51:04
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heya and welcome 
ditch the heat lamp
forget the UV, small LED lights are much better for snakes' health
buy a thermostat to control the heatmat
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cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 14:51:46
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Hi and welcome
First things first buy yourself a mat statand discard the heat lamp you dont need one the mat will be fine by itself (but you will need a stat!)
If you want to add lighting probably best to use led strip lights they barely give off any heat and wont pose a burn risk to the snake
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 14:55:29
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
heya and welcome
ditch the heat lamp
forget the UV, small LED lights are much better for snakes' health
buy a thermostat to control the heatmat
Lmao looks like we were both typing replies at exactly the same time |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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crowboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 15:35:53
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Wow, That was fast,
Thanks guys, i will take your advice, I am considering buying an all glass vivarium to replace the melamine one that i have been given, are there any issues with this idea that i should be aware of? will the snake be happy in it ? |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 15:37:55
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| Is it a purpose built glass reptile viv or a converted fish tank? It a fish tank secruing the lid is a priority as too is adequate ventilation. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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crowboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 17:29:25
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| purpose built reptile viv |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 20:39:37
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glass viv get damn cold in winter, too hot in summer (ambient temps) and unless you cover them on 3 sides snakes often feel very exposed
my preference is melamine/contiboard/wooden vivs to maintain more stable temps and help keep the snake feeling more secure meaning you're less likely to have feeding issues |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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crowboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 21:07:47
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| Thanks for that. |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 21:27:31
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| Hi and welcome! |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
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garrie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1148 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 21:59:51
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Hey, welcome to the forum ^^^what these guys have said.
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kayjosh
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 22:28:19
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| Hi and welcome, i have both types of tank - think the glass is nice for us to view but feel the snakes are happier in the more closed tank. Going to be coverin the back and side of my glass tank with climbing wall. |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 10:20:16
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| Hi and welcome :) |
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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 13:18:23
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| hellooo |
0.0.1 corn Ernest
0.1.0 leopard gecko Mrs T
1.0.0 anery Black Eyed Bill RIP Bill x
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crowboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2011 : 22:34:12
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Thanks for that, great to get some good advice from someone who has experience. I think I may still gor for a glass viv but do the same as you with the climbing wall as i think it will look much better and give my snake a bit of interest too.quote:
Originally posted by kayjosh
Hi and welcome, i have both types of tank - think the glass is nice for us to view but feel the snakes are happier in the more closed tank. Going to be coverin the back and side of my glass tank with climbing wall.
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 00:50:51
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| Hi, welcome to the forum. |
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3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
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hannah2016
Hatchling
United Kingdom
294 Posts |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 18:38:06
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| hello :) welcome to the forum :) |
1.0.0 corn snake - Flicka
1.0.0 Rainbow Boa - Luna
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 21:02:29
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| Hello there. :) |
Edited by - hillzi on 25/11/2011 21:02:52 |
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General advice for a new owner please
