We have a 2 year old amel corn 'indy'... Today we bought a new viv as he was quickly out growing the one we have.. It's a melamine vivexotic 2.8ft. The shop we bought it from had a good supply of corns and the chap had been keeping snakes for 40 years. He recommended we go for a 'red bulb' element with a dimmer stat as opposed to the heat mat set up we have been using from day one..
Apart from the almost constant red glow, does a bulb type heat source really cost significantly more to run compared to a mat with stat??
And is there any advantage to bulb over mat??
Setting up with a dimmer stat, bulb holder, bulb and cover wasn't cheap and I may consider returning it in favour of a mat, stat and mat holder/cover for inside the viv....
We are also picking up a Carolina tomorrow too, we're naming it 'eclipse'....very exited
You do have to bear in mind that although many shops have knowledgeable staff, they are a SHOP. There to make money. I've always used mats and many of my friends do. I'd say stick to the mat as you are familiar with them and how they work
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I use mats in conjunction with ceramic heaters but only in my four foot vivs for my Korean & Russian Ratsnakes to maintain the air temperature. I have used the red bulbs but found they didn't last too long. Can't really see the need for anything other than the mat in your case.
Advice on mat Vs Lamp
Posted - 14/01/2017 : 20:45:44
