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elament
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/02/2010 : 11:32:15
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| Agreed...my Colin is approx 34" long and he is 17 months old |
1.1.0 Amel Corns Colin and Xena
1.0.0 Dog Talan
1.1.0 Cats Wotsit and Willow
1.0.0 Ferret Chaos
Location: Lowestoft Suffolk |
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:02:40
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thanks all ordered stat last night this one
www.valuevivariums.co.uk/komodo-habitat-thermostat-p-1741.html
thought i'd match the make of mat with the stat just to make sure there compatible
snake is 34" long
matey in shop said he was 6months old but going by the amount of bull he's fed me i guess he's wrong once again!!
guess he wanted to get a sale in he new i was new to all this and has given me some pretty rubish advice so far!!
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1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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elament
Yearling
United Kingdom
942 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:29:29
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sounds like it
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1.1.0 Amel Corns Colin and Xena
1.0.0 Dog Talan
1.1.0 Cats Wotsit and Willow
1.0.0 Ferret Chaos
Location: Lowestoft Suffolk |
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Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:32:47
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Yeah I think they just make it up to get a sale!
Possibly around 18 months old I'd say but depends on weight too.
That stat is fine, its Habitat's version of the one I suggested. Both are perfectly fine and built for the job. The other Microclimate one was a bit cheaper though; the brand of product doesn't matter as long as you get a reputable one so feel free to shop around in future. |
0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
1.0.0 Cat- Ned |
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elament
Yearling
United Kingdom
942 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:38:00
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| and dont trust the dial on it all thermostats rarely do what they say on the dial. If you havent got one already get a digital thermometer with a probe. |
1.1.0 Amel Corns Colin and Xena
1.0.0 Dog Talan
1.1.0 Cats Wotsit and Willow
1.0.0 Ferret Chaos
Location: Lowestoft Suffolk |
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Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:46:40
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Originally posted by elament
and dont trust the dial on it all thermostats rarely do what they say on the dial. If you havent got one already get a digital thermometer with a probe.
Even if the box says: "correct to within +/- 1*C!"
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0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
1.0.0 Cat- Ned |
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2010 : 17:58:17
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i'll keep that in mind guess thats next on my list!
shop matey also said i will need a bigger tank soon aswell?!
guess he's trying to get some more cash from me! |
1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2010 : 07:34:05
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| a 3ft corn will be happy in a 3x1 or if you really wanted him to have a bit of space you could use a 3x2 although its up to you.. |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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newsnakekeeper
Hatchling
United Kingdom
222 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2010 : 13:36:29
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| In a 3 foot viv would the stat probe and thermoator prob still need to be placed on top of aspen i thought the stat probe would go on mat? |
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Posted - 17/02/2010 : 15:24:33
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Originally posted by newsnakekeeper
In a 3 foot viv would the stat probe and thermoator prob still need to be placed on top of aspen i thought the stat probe would go on mat?
I put both together using a rubber band or electrical ties then place directly on a piece of vinyl* that covers the mat, not on the aspen. If you put them on the aspen (or other substrate) the temperature of the mat will be much higher than 30*C in order to penetrate the aspen and get the top of the aspen to 27-30*C.
Even though the snake may be on top of the substrate most of the time, they will burrow underneath right onto the hot mat.
Which is why when using a mat I don't put any aspen in the hide at all, I'd use a small piece of vinyl same size as the mat; and only a light sprinkling outside where the rest of the mat is. To give them burrowing fun and a medium to poop on, I put loads of aspen everywhere else other than the mat.
EDIT: * People use vinyl as its an excellent heat conductor and sits between the mat and the snake. |
0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
1.0.0 Cat- Ned |
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Fernando Pierre
Hatchling
South Africa
224 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2010 : 18:50:34
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| hes a silver corn and did u obey the 1 week rule when you do not touch him for 1 whole week before handling i am just telling you because i didn't do it with mine and i think it should be spread. Also he is probably just tried dont forget he is nocturnal! |
1.0.0 Snow Corn- Diablo
1.0.0 Ball Python
1.0.0 Tri-coloured honduran - Feta (R.I.P. my love!!!You will never be forgoten!)
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2010 : 23:35:37
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Originally posted by Fernando Pierre
hes a silver corn and did u obey the 1 week rule when you do not touch him for 1 whole week before handling i am just telling you because i didn't do it with mine and i think it should be spread. Also he is probably just tried dont forget he is nocturnal!
na did'nt do the one week rule as pet shop said it would be ok!
i've left him alone now for over a 4days now got stat and everything for him he's just starting to explore tank again so all good! |
1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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378 Posts |
Posted - 18/02/2010 : 00:04:48
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| I'd still leave him though for 4 or 5 days. Let him explore- he's obviously slowly building his confidence to come out of his hide. Go in his viv for water changes and poop cleaning. Also grab a handful of aspen and rub in your hands and return it to the viv; this'll leave your scent for him to learn without the stressing of the holding. |
0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
1.0.0 Cat- Ned |
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Fernando Pierre
Hatchling
South Africa
224 Posts |
Posted - 18/02/2010 : 05:19:50
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ok good!
The pet shop also didn't tell me about it but it is fine! |
1.0.0 Snow Corn- Diablo
1.0.0 Ball Python
1.0.0 Tri-coloured honduran - Feta (R.I.P. my love!!!You will never be forgoten!)
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2010 : 13:43:11
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Originally posted by Fernando Pierre
hes a silver corn and did u obey the 1 week rule
there's no such thing as a 'silver' corn.......
and there's no such thing as a '1 week rule' - it's a guide, it's advice, just best-practice! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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