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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
 Posted - 08/11/2012 : 09:27:27
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I have another little problem with Dakota, my yearling corn, he has just moved into his new viv and really really likes to climb. The viv has a heat lamp and I have a guard but he can get through the gaps so I don't turn it on anymore as don't want him to get burnt, he also has a light we usually tur on during the day and i can't find a guard for it :( he likes to climb on his vines and get ontop of the other light and I don't want that light to hurt him even though its not a heat lamp it still gets rather warm, what cani do to solve both these issues?
Thank you
Emma |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 09:54:58
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Make your own guard with chicken wire or something similar?  |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA)
1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion
0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star
0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo
1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature)
1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee
1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 09:55:34
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| Also if doing this make sure there are no sharp bits!! |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA)
1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion
0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star
0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo
1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature)
1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee
1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:10:32
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| I would take any bulb out he could construct and smash. Buy a different guard they are not all the same. Some a more mesh like. eBay item 271088905857 |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:30:34
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Awwh thank you for the suggestions, I was wondering if using the one I have already and making the gaps smaller by using some wire or something so he can no longer fit through it?
And ill try get a picture of his other light (the one he gets on top of and curls up on) because I don't want him to get burnt or anything :( and see what you think should be done with the light because I have no clue. |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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Edited by - Emmzi on 08/11/2012 10:33:33 |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:47:25
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I assume the 'other' light is a UVB light strip. Cornsnakes don't need them so it could just be taken out.
The long bulb just pulls out of the end sockets.
As long as you make sure there are no sharp ends you could add extra wire to your guard to stop the snake getting inside.
Little devils are very good at getting in light guards when they're small!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:50:54
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| I only use bulbs for my cresties. And hero my hoggie is having a day/ cycle with a lamp that is out side his viv. I have glass top vivs so have never needed lamps. X |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:52:55
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| We have recently fitted one of these in our hognoses viv http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/prorep-vivarium-heat-guard-square.html They have pretty small holes. Also have one of these for the royal http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/equipment-classifieds/508088-opening-guards-all-sizes-various.html I have to say these are the best guards I have ever seen. Very strong and very very small holes there is no way a young corn could fit through these holes. Are you using a statted heat mat? If you are you could just fit some LEDs to give light they give off no heat so do not need guarding. |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2012 : 10:57:47
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Awesome I only kept it in as it came on the viv ( got it off ebay as it was only 31 pounds with hides, bowels and thermostat) what can I use to fill the holes the light comes through ?
And thanks ill start modifying my light guard now :) so little Dakota is safe to have his heat lamp without getting hurt :) |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 10:37:35
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You could always get a heat mat and some LED lights from Ikea. Saves the worry of him getting burnt and you could have a setup that looks like this.
Otherwise go to your local garden centre they always have different size wire. I'd avoid BnQ and places like that as they cost more.
Good Luck
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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 10:54:44
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| Thank you soo much, may have to take a trip to ikea :) |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 11:06:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Emmzi
Thank you soo much, may have to take a trip to ikea :)
Here's the product your looking for
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90192071/
Really good product. Does not emit any heat so even if snake decides to have a look no burns.
Also contains everything you'll need to secure it inside your viv.
Good Luck |
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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 12:48:23
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| Thank you very much ill be getting one some time soon then Dakota is all safe and happy :) |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 14:26:58
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| My Mum has those ^^ her Moroki uses it as a shelf :) he weighs about half a kilo too and they're still strong in place |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Emmzi
Hatchling
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 15:14:55
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| awwh awesome :) |
1.0.0 amel corn (Dakota)
0.1.0 Anery Het Hypo Motley (Takara)
0.1.0 Ghost Het Motley (Galaxy)
1.0.0 Classic Corn (Archie)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Khan)
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko (Shibuki)
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 15:21:41
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Welshlamb. Don't you know that I hold the sole franchise for punting IKEA Ledbergs on this forum.  |
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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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 18:40:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Auld Baldy
Welshlamb. Don't you know that I hold the sole franchise for punting IKEA Ledbergs on this forum.
Lmao Woooops! [Please Send all Thank you letters to Auld Baldy, Folks!]
And Yes "Thank You!", you were the person who recommended to me.
Unfortunately it took until I got electrocuted  rewiring a bulb until I come across your post.
I think I might write a letter to Ikea, as your powering their sales on these things. You should be rewarded!
Cheeeeers! 
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