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tk72
Hatchling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/04/2013 :  19:33:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just getting things ready for colas new viv. Just wondering what is the best size heat mat for her. And what wat is best.

ScalySituation
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Posted - 24/04/2013 :  19:42:53  Show Profile  Visit ScalySituation's Homepage  Click to see ScalySituation's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
what size is the viv?

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Donnie
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Posted - 24/04/2013 :  20:10:48  Show Profile  Click to see Donnie's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
You are aiming to cover between 1/3 to 1/2 of the floor space with the mat. The wattage is not important as this is solely dependant on the size of the mat.

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herriotfan
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Posted - 24/04/2013 :  20:16:58  Show Profile  Click to see herriotfan's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Donnie

You are aiming to cover between 1/3 to 1/2 of the floor space with the mat. The wattage is not important as this is solely dependant on the size of the mat.



Worded perfectly!!!


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tk72
Hatchling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/04/2013 :  20:23:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Viv is 34x15x15. So will probably go for a 17x11 20 wat one. Hope that's right. And thanks for the advice guys.
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