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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
 Posted - 26/11/2009 : 11:38:09
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We have almost got our viv done! But we need it sealing and a light putting in. The 2 things i want to know is....
Which sealent is safe to use for reptiles?
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What wattage energy saving bulb do i need?
Can anyone answer me as soon as possible please? The glass has arrived this morning and we are eager to get the snakes in their new home  |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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Mnementh
Yearling
United Kingdom
537 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 11:58:24
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When I sealed my Cham viv it was recommended to use the sealant from an aquarists , costs about £5 for a smallish tube , I managed a 3ftx2ftx2ft with that . Stinks awful like strong vinegar but soon dissipates .
Might have been better posting in general rather than here . I think this is for finished stuff you show us step by step how to build it :) |
One last jump , that's all we have to take Holth .
Wearily the old queen gathered heself to spring ;
Moreta gratefully began her litany .
Black , blacker , blackest -
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 12:01:17
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It will be a finished product soon  hehehe
Thanks for the help, i can't seem too find any aquatic/reptile shops that sell the sealent  but i'll have a ring round! |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 12:17:12
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I've rung a pet/aquatics shop and they stock it! Only bad thing is it's a 30 min drive away, and i don't drive haha! Will have to wait until tomorrow or saturday
What about the light bulb?
Thanks!  |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
1202 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 13:26:06
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Doesn't really matter what bulb you use as long as it's got a guard and is running through a stat. Is the light just for looks??? if it is it's far easier and cheaper to go for aquatic leds as they give off no heat so don't need the stat or guard. If you were planning on using a bulb to heat the viv and energy saving one probably won't give of enough heat, a Mat on a stat really is the easiest way to go for heating corn snakes. They don't need a light, it's more for your benifit.
Sorry that sounds much more confusing that it is but i hope that answers your question. |
3.2.0 corns 0.3.1 Leopard Geckos, 0.1.0 Mad Staffys 1.0.0 Moggie. 1.2.0. Devils in training.
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 13:41:29
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| wes going to use both an energy saving bulb and guard and a heat. but not at the same time. we would have the bulb on through the day and the mat on at night so the temp stays the same |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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Posted - 26/11/2009 : 16:37:52
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| Do you have to seal vivariums just ordered one off of 888reptiles? also do I have to make my own holes to put the mat and lighting in??? I never knew the anser to this. Thanks |
I am Rogue by name, Rogue by nature.
http://www.cornsnakemorphgallery.com/
http://www.tcs-chat.TK/
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Posted - 26/11/2009 : 16:57:42
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| for a light you can buy a strip bulb like a av one thats what i use and they dont need a guard because they dont get very hot! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/11/2009 : 19:41:19
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Originally posted by Roguescott
Do you have to seal vivariums just ordered one off of 888reptiles? also do I have to make my own holes to put the mat and lighting in??? I never knew the anser to this. Thanks
it's better to seal tham as any liquid urates can seep into the conti-board and over time it will rot, expand and distort.
aquarium grade silicon doesn't give off nasty chemicals for years that are potentially harmful to your snake. household silicon, especially the stuff advertised as killing mould and mildew does slowly and constantly release toxins as it 'does its job'.
and i'm not sure if the flat-packed vivs will have pre-drilled holes |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 26/11/2009 : 20:06:17
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| I got a flat pack vivexotic viv and all the holes were already in it, 4 small holes for stat and thermometers Thank god! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2009 : 08:51:38
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| All together our viv has cost £50 to make, not bad for a 4ft by 2ft by 2ft |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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casper
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2009 : 09:13:15
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I was told by my local reptile shop that if you are using a UV light, strip or the new compact version (this is what I use) to ensure that you don't get one with a higher UVB rating than 2%. Corns do not require UVB like other reptile species in their everyday lives.
This is what I have been told! If this is incorrect please feel free to re advise me, as I know there are other members who are FAR more experienced than I am! LOL! |
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Jo-And-Danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
310 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2009 : 10:00:09
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| Yeah i was told not to use UV lights at all because they don't need them. I was also told that strip lights flicker at a rate we can't see but can be stressful to snakes |
~The Zoo~
Freddie // Ghost corn
Brittany // Collie cross dog
Billie // BSH Cat
Millie // BSH Cat
Some Tropical Fishiesss
Wish List......
Another doggy
Royal Python (norm or pastel)
More Fishiesss!! |
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New viv troubles!
