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 Posted - 05/08/2009 : 11:40:13
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If it's a plastic faunarium, then putting the heatmat underneath is fine - it doesn't need to be inside (indeed, if it is, you can have problems with your snake burrowing under it and burning).
Don't worry about the water, he'll drink when he needs to! 
I would think 70f is low enough to stop your snake eating as it isn't warm enough to aid digestion.
If you are having probs getting your temps up, first of all make sure you are measuring the temp with a good digital thermometer from the top of the substrate (as that's where your snake will be). If the heatmat doesn't seem to be able to kick out enough heat, then try turning your thermostat up slightly (you are using one I presume), and leave the temp to settle then check again.
If you still can't get up to temp, then try placing something insulating UNDER the heat mat to prevent heat from been drawn from under the mat instead of into your faunarium. Foam or polystyrene board would be ideal, but it could be something as simple as a couple of layers of cardboard, then a layer of baconfoil (to reflect the heat back), then your heatmat, then the faunarium...
Good luck and report back please!
[edit] where are you based? maybe someone nearby could come over and just put your mind at ease and maybe just give your setup a once-over? |
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 15:55:08
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Heat mat is not on a thermostat and to be fair the thermometer looks like something you get out of a lucky bag!! I have a heat resistant dinner mat that should reflect the heat back up into the faunarium I have now wrapped this is baco foil. I haver been out and bought him a rock to hide under.
I did notice that the faunarium had little legs on so I have removed tham so the heat mat is directly on the faunarium now.
I live in Nuneaton if anyone wants to pop round and have a look your more than welcome just let me know on kjfc.1966@ntlworld.com
Fingers crossed, I am going to feed him about 7pm Saturday night and leave him overnight and see what happens. |
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 17:05:57
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| Just checked temp now up to 86 degrees so your little piece of advice seems to be working Neil many thanks. |
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 17:16:52
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Fingers crossed Barios!
I'm all the way up (or down, or sideways - no idea where Nuneaton is!) in West Yorkshire but maybe some other kind soul could check if you still have problems?
Good to hear about the temp - just keep an eye on it and consider a thermostat for the future and maybe a good digital thermometer when funds allow.
Really hope we have an ecstatic post from you tomorrow saying he's eaten! |
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Posted - 07/08/2009 : 08:09:27
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Posted - 09/08/2009 : 05:27:44
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Tried to feed Spike II on Friday 8.00pm left a pinkie with him on a plastic lid but pinkie was still there in the morning
Tried again last night but left him in a tub with pinkie overnight........joy of joys unless Spike is Paul Daniels pinkie has gone.
I am well happy as I thought that it was never going to happen.
Now for the next one when do you think it will be best to feed again?? Thanks for everyones advice it has been much appreciated. |
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Posted - 09/08/2009 : 19:22:47
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Well done! I would think that for a short while, getting some food in him is the most important thing, so I would do the same thing that worked for you, for the next few feeds at least.
As he gets used to you and his surroundings, you could start maybe putting the pinkie in the feeding tub and then putting that in his faunarium and leaving overnight and seeing if he takes it that way... |
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Posted - 09/08/2009 : 21:01:21
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| Fantastic news Barios - I can empathise up to a point, I bought Kellog (who is 4yrs old) and he wouldnt feed - took him 13 weeks before he decided to eat. I dangled as usual, not expecting anything different to the usual tongue flick and then ignore but he struck - I jumped!!! Cant remember the last time I felt so excited. He has fed fine ever since and long may it continue.....I hope that is the same for Spike II. I couldnt have coped without the support and advice I got here, mainly a case of keeping me calm and sane! These guys are fantastic! xxx |
  
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 12:34:10
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| very happy for you barios- I've just managed to get my big male to feed after fasting for 5 weeks, and then, last night... nothing, again! grrrr! more wasted mice! |
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Posted - 12/08/2009 : 15:31:59
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| Going to try another feed tonight do you think its to soon? Will let you all know the outcome. |
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 02:39:20
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| Spike II is getting good at this he has had another pinkie, also seems to be used to me changing his water. Thanks for all the advice no oubt I ill be back asking for some more once he gets bigger |
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 04:11:58
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| Really good news Barios - such a relief isnt it when they finally feed and you can stop worrying about them....for now! xxx |
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 11:51:15
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| good news barios and SB such a relief after weeks of frustration:) |
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