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 Posted - 13/08/2009 : 20:15:21
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hello
im am new to this foruum,,,
i have had my cornsnake (Tigga babes) for 1 and a half years and i have changed his viv 3 times, now i have a woooden viv with glass sliding doors  its a really good viv..
but i have a very hot heat mat and i have put it in the cage with the sordust stuff on topof it..
is it ok to be in there???
thanx
please write back as soon as possible please thanx again
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matty18714
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 20:21:53
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Your heat mat should be on a thermostat. This will keep it at the correct temp (and then it will be fine).
What are you using as substrate? Most saw dust made for rodents has pine in it which is toxic to snakes.
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 20:31:07
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thanx for writing back,,
its a proper substitute for reptiles..
where can i find the temp thing on my heat mat??
thanx
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 20:52:12
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| Your after a "Habistat Mat Stat". Have a look for them online. Without a thermostat running you heat mat, your snake can, and is very likly to burn. |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 21:27:15
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Originally posted by Rach-Tigga-x
its a proper substitute for reptiles..
what is a substitute for reps??
habitat matstat or microclimate 100 would be a good essential purchase |
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Remmy
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 21:28:11
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| Yes get a thermostat asap. The temp on a heat mat can get to over 110 degrees and can burn your snake. Do you know what the substrate is? |
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 21:54:15
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it is komodo-aspen bed terrain, 100% natural
is that ok?
where can i buy a thermostat from?
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gingerpony
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 21:56:38
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aspen as substrate is fine hun
for thermostats try your local rep shop, or online stores such as 888reptiles, kingdom reptiles or ebay |
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 22:01:35
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thanx
you have all been very helpful and i am gratfull, this is one of the best snake forums
thankyou :D:D:D:D:D:):):)
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misstwinkle
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 23:32:16
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i have my thermostat on, and when i feel the mat under the wood chippins it never seems to be warm. the temperature seems to be ok tho, but it does worry me alittle coz i thought snakes like to lay on a warm spot.
also does anyone have a reptiglo 25w bulb in there tank? if i have it on for more than half an hour it shoots the temperture right up. but i thought they there just an ordinary light |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 13/08/2009 : 23:53:58
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surely your stat is on permanently??
set the stat to the tmperature the thermometer reads, not the temp that's on the dial!! |
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misstwinkle
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 00:23:13
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| yea its on permanently. i unplugged it once just to see if the heat mat worked |
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 08:26:37
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my mum is going to buy me one today!!!
thank you for all the help, but the people on www.reptileforums.com are telling me the heatmat shouldnt be in the cage!!! i find this forum alot better and the members are nicer too!
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SexyBear77
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 10:51:42
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matty18714
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 11:59:05
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Originally posted by misstwinkle
i have my thermostat on, and when i feel the mat under the wood chippins it never seems to be warm. the temperature seems to be ok tho, but it does worry me alittle coz i thought snakes like to lay on a warm spot.
also does anyone have a reptiglo 25w bulb in there tank? if i have it on for more than half an hour it shoots the temperture right up. but i thought they there just an ordinary light
Clear most of the chippings from over the heat mat. They may be stopping the heat. What is the actual temperature? Have you got a thermometer?
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 16:26:01
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ok thanx i will do that tonight,,,
my mum has just bought a thermostat for £40 :(
i will clear the chippings tonight i dont know right bow what the temp is but i will queck when i get home and yes i do have a thermometer, i have 2. one for the cool side of the viv and one for the hot!!
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Posted - 15/08/2009 : 22:14:30
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mum has set it up now, heatmat in one half with his hide, water in the other cool side..
she got some branches from the wood today, cleaned them and baked them in oven to kill all bugs.
Temp is set at 77, cool side reads at 70, and hot side reads 80. tigga seems really happy now, he goes from the cool to the warm, i just wanna see him on the branches now.
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Chimp276
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 20:05:05
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| U mite need to get another hide to put in the cool end this will make ur snake even more happy!! |
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Posted - 17/08/2009 : 09:25:17
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ok, i will do!!! im gunna go and buy one today or tomorrow,,, im also gunna put some shelfs up in the viv so he has more room and he also can go on different heights... and move around more!!
is there anything else i should put in the cage???
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