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Redshift Spec
Hatchling
379 Posts |
 Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:08:34
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Alright guys and gals,
I've just got a viv lock for my vx24 and it doesn't fit between the glass. (the glass sits very close) Has anyone got any recommendations? |
Frank (Amel Corn 1.0)
Felicity (Flick) (Normal Het Albino BCI 0.1)
Jack (Sunglow BCI 1.0)
Maisie (Hypo het Albino BCI 0.1)
Silver (Snow Corn 0.1)
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:24:57
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| wedges instead maybe? |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:31:35
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| I found rubber wedges to be better than a viv lock myself. Bloody thing kept popping off no matter how tight I did it up. |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:33:30
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Originally posted by Spreebok
I found rubber wedges to be better than a viv lock myself. Bloody thing kept popping off no matter how tight I did it up.
Language 
No offence  |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:35:19
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I had the same problem after putting a divider in the vivexotic vx.I went for 2 wedges, top and bottom with folded cardboard down the middle just in case. Saves having to unlock & lock all the time too  |
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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:39:19
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| Use a folded up takeaway or kebab shop flyer that ends up on the doormat. Might as well make use of them... |
Aguna CB11 Anery - Typhon CB12 Amber - Plissken CB08 Carolina - Iara CB11 Caramel
Indra CB12 Lavender (?) - Evren CB12 Carolina (?) - Ophis CB11 Hypo Lavender - Sirae CB11 Ghost Motley
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:40:54
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Try my Security Sucker. Works fine for my lot. 
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21468 |
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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Redshift Spec
Hatchling
379 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 22:48:06
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| Cheers for all the info! I've ordered some wedges off of ebay for £1.40. Job done! |
Frank (Amel Corn 1.0)
Felicity (Flick) (Normal Het Albino BCI 0.1)
Jack (Sunglow BCI 1.0)
Maisie (Hypo het Albino BCI 0.1)
Silver (Snow Corn 0.1)
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 23:32:04
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Originally posted by ScalySituation
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No offence
Haha, do forgive me, call it a bit of Devonshire creeping in there  |
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CentricMalteser85
Banned Again
United Kingdom
131 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 23:54:37
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I had no issues with them
to do them up tight, I used a pair of grip pliers to turn the screw as after a few turns you can't turn it by hand anymore but yet still loose
also it depends which way you put it on as then is a slight bend in them which should be on the outside as it guides the glass over it for a smooth slide
you also can buy them in different lengths |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 09:00:22
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| I had to get a pair of pliers to straighten out the bend in one of my locks to get it to fit between the glass.It is possible to do but it's a bit of a pain. I tend to have locks on my lower vivs to make sure the dog or cat cant nick the wedges and push the glass open, and wedges on the higher vivs. I have to say I prefer the wedges as they are easier and dont make any noise that could disturb snakey. However if you have young children or inquisative pets then the locks are a better option |
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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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 10:59:06
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| That security sucker is a great idea |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 13:52:57
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These locks are known to be difficult to use on Vivexotic vivs as the glass is very close, I had the glass replaced on my EX48 vivs as some were shipped with slightly undersized glass (3mm per pane), made a slight difference in that the metal bend on the lock fitted better but panes still slightly rubbed. Purchased wedges but found they draw the eye and not particularly nice to look at. I now use two lengths of metal with one end at 90 degrees and find they are 100 percent escape proof.
I do also like AB’s suckers as they are unobtrusive.
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0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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Redshift Spec
Hatchling
379 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 15:12:15
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| Thanks for the Pics Mick, that is an amazing idea :p |
Frank (Amel Corn 1.0)
Felicity (Flick) (Normal Het Albino BCI 0.1)
Jack (Sunglow BCI 1.0)
Maisie (Hypo het Albino BCI 0.1)
Silver (Snow Corn 0.1)
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 15:14:49
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quote:
Originally posted by Redshift Spec
Thanks for the Pics Mick, that is an amazing idea :p
Rhymes lol :P :P
Sorry, i'm rlly immature :) |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Viv lock doesn't fit!
