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| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 18:08:28
Hi to everyone on the forum,Im getting my first baby royal python in about 6 wks after it has eaten at least eight times,I have kept corn snakes,but new to royals,advice is needed please,The starter kit i was told needed was a large faunaruim with a heat mat which is 7.25 watts, been told i dont need a thermostat,i only get 23c tops with central heating on, do i need a higher watt heat mat, thought about putting the faunarium in a enclosed 2ft vivarium.
Regards
Steve |
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| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 21:19:01
hi evo how you getting on with your royal
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| evo |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 18:47:20
welcome i am also new to owning a royal. |
| Gingerpony |
Posted - 23/02/2010 : 22:11:42
heya and welcome  |
| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 23/02/2010 : 08:50:20
Thanks GMac |
| GMac |
Posted - 22/02/2010 : 23:17:40
hi and welcome to the forum |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 22/02/2010 : 06:18:54
Have you got a photo of your setup? |
| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 22:17:21
Lol no its not a chocolate tea pot one,digital |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 22:06:52
How are you measuring the temperatures? - If it is a dial one stuck half way up the back wall its 'chocolate teapot!'
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| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 22:00:29
Thanks for advice also the heat mat i was given is 142mm x274mm the faunarium is 18inches long and 12inches wide,can you get a bigger wattage heat mat in the 142mm x274mm size to reach 30c that was mentioned as i can only get 23c with central heating on |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 21:54:48
hi and welcome to the forum |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 21:45:15
Like:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HABISTAT-heat-MAT-STAT-Reptile-Vivarium-THERMOSTAT-NEW_W0QQitemZ260416554165QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects?hash=item3ca20944b5
or:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICROCLIMATE-MINISTAT-100-Reptile-Vivarium-Thermostat_W0QQitemZ120460961611QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects?hash=item1c0c08674b |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 21:41:15
You should be able to get a basic mat stat for around £20, it could save you serious vet bills or even your snake's life. It annoys me so much that more pet shops do not ensure people use them. |
| rainbowbridge |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 21:02:11
Thanks for the welcome, the heat mat i was given is 142mm x274mm the faunarium is 18inches long and 12inches wide,can you get a bigger wattage in the 142mm x274mm size and what thermostat would you suggest.
steve |
| Robert |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 20:29:36
Hi and welcome and as above get a stat ! |
| pfleming |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 19:00:23
welcome and yep you do need a thermostat! |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 18:17:35
Hi, welcome to the forum, you DO need a thermostat with any heat source, even heat mats can fail and overheat. |
| trapidz |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 18:14:27
hi steve, and welcome to the fourm.
yeah it will need a bigger watt mat, but u can also put it in the vivarium.
24c should be the cold side, and 30c for the hot side :) |
