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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
 Posted - 02/08/2012 : 11:51:57
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Been looking at the VivExotic LX 36 Vivarium online at Seapets, very reasonable price. However, when i go to order a heatmat all i can find are ones that are only suitable for glass vivs 
What kind of heatmat would i need for this viv? Also, does anyone have this viv? Recommend it (for a 3year old corn)
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1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 12:16:32
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The ordinary Habistat heat mat is ideal for the LX 36. I'd suggest the 17" x 11 20 watt. You will also need a thermostat, the Habistat 100 watt Mat Stat will do the trick. Might as well add a dual prob digital thermometer to the order. 
Order online for the cheapest prices. About £12 for the mat, £23 for the stat and around £4 for the digi-thermometer. (Seapets prices are good.)
This is the set up I use in 5 of my vivs, a mix of LX 36 and similar sized 3 footers.
Shout if you need any tips on setting things up.  |
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. |
Edited by - Auld Baldy on 02/08/2012 12:17:27 |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 12:23:40
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Thanks. i see the heat mat should go inside the viv too. I'm not ordering for another week or two, but when i get all the gear if i need a hand will be sure to ask  |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 13:04:57
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Yes, the mat goes inside. You will probably be better off drilling an extra hole to take the lead and stat probe.
If you are considering lights I would suggest the LEDBERG LED's from IKEA. (£11) It is easier to fit them before final assembly of the viv. The screws are small and fiddly but if you fit the clips to the roof panel before putting it all together it is easy.
A small tin of varnish or PVA sealant and a tube of silicone should also be added to your list for sealing the edge panels. That's about all the essentials you should need apart from the usual decorations and hides.
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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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 13:10:26
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Cool. I hadn't thought about putting LEDs in, i suppose it is more for the decoration than the snake! Would look nice though - and i assume doesn't have any effect on them! Already got silicone on my list Will put PVA sealant on too!
So glad i'm getting the viv a few weeks before the snake so i can get it all sorted! So excited haha! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 13:45:43
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| The LED's are great as they are low energy and don't give out any heat unlike an ordinary light bulb. It adds to the display of the viv as part of the room furnishing and let's you watch what your snakes get up to without squishing your nose up to the glass on a dull winter evening. |
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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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 13:57:28
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I've found this rather informative and useful thread for setting up the heatmat, stat and thermometer in a wooden viv.
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22301 |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2012 : 12:39:47
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| That's fab thanks, will keep this bookmarked for when i get everything through! Now i just need to decide.....pewter, snow or amel. Decisions decisions! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2012 : 14:11:46
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All three! Save on carriage charges.  |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2012 : 15:06:59
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| Aaaah don't tempt me! If i had the money i would! I'm leaning towards pewter at the moment. But i have always been a snow fan! And the amel is adorable. Hmmm...... |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2012 : 16:48:25
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Have you ever heard of this wee place? Just so happens they have a possible Snow up for grabs. The other 6 are lookers as well. 
http://www.scottishspca.org/rehoming/animal/8965_perry |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 10:59:48
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Perry is one i was thinking about! And the other named Shifty is gorgeous as well. The only problem with that is it's quite a bit to travel and i have no car, the shop i got Freddie from (Aquacadabra in Edinburgh, alot closer to me) have 4 adults, 3 i have my eye on.
I'm considering asking a friend to take me to have a look at Perry and Shifty if they are still there when i get back from holidays! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 13:36:56
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They have been stuck there for months. 
If you are interested, give them a phone and let them know about your holiday arrangements and they will 'provisionally reserve' it for you. You are under no obligation to take it until you have seen and handled them. (Rehoming fee is usually £25/30.)
I've taken 5 from them ... so far. |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 13:40:05
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Really?! I did not know this! I better call up for Perry before you steal him hehe
Will give them a bell after work! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 13:56:53
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Opening hours are 10am -> 4 pm. So I hope you finish early.
You are lucky I am settling in a rehomed MBK. I use the term 'settling in' loosely, it is more a case of stopping him from eating me. lol
He was fine in a temp RUB but has gone a bit wild (typical MBK) since I moved him into his new viv/ bedside cabinet. |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 14:16:39
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Gave them a call, they can't reserve for that long unfortunately. Hopefully he'll still be there when i get back! If not there are a few lovely ones, and also in the shop as well.
Oh dear! Hope all goes well and he settles in nicely soon! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 16:06:35
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Ah well. The chances are that he will still be there. As you say there are still several others worth a look.
It's all part of the fun of snake keeping ... keeping off the menu.
Hope you have a great holiday. |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 20:59:22
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| Just fyi, I was going to order from seapets but couldn't order all the extra stuff I wanted eg heatmat/substrate etc so got mine from Swell reptiles - can recommend them :) If you just want the viv seapets is cheaper, but if you want to get it all in one go I'd go for Swell :) |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 21:27:19
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| Thanks,I actually just ordered the viv today from swell! Worked out cheaper with delivery charge! All I need now are hides,water bowl and decoration! Can't wait to get it set up! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 21:41:21
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| Lol!! |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2012 : 21:54:00
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| Just realised how manic/excited that post might have come across,with all the exclamation marks haha! Oops,there we go again lol |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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heat mat with wood viv
