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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22/01/2010 : 19:10:00
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| fair enough i suppose everybody has their own preffered set-up i may try and set up a viv like how you have explained to see how my snake fairs with it thanks for the info. |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2010 : 19:27:22
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Originally posted by james200789
i think i have seen the pics before and they are not pretty but those injuries are from an un-thermostated mat so they just run flat out 24/7
No they're not, read it again. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2010 : 12:16:34
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Originally posted by matty18714
Personaly I think any light (apart from red if you're using red bulbs) is a waste of time. I would just have the ceramic on 24/7.
BUT if you're wanting to control the photoperiod/daylight hours to artificially create an earlier breeding season, or with a youngster to try to prevent brumation....... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/01/2010 : 12:21:43
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Yes, I didnt think of that. Im currently leaving a lamp on in my room 4pm-9pm to keep the daylight constant.
But from an aesthetic view, I dont bother. |
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2010 : 16:24:29
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No they're not, read it again.
sorry there was one on the darkside which had pics of a snakes belly burnt due to no attention to the heat mat. my heat mat 90% of the time doesnt even feel like its on |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2010 : 17:50:06
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Originally posted by james200789
[quote]my heat mat 90% of the time doesnt even feel like its on
that's because your stat and mat should be set at less than human body temperature......... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/01/2010 : 17:59:26
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| Exactly, if it feels warm to you its too warm for your snake. |
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2010 : 01:37:22
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| only when my room feels cold the mat feels warm thats probably down to me being cold. the man who i bought my snake off ha an un-thermostated mat on in the viv i brought it all home and put a thermometer on it and it was running at 150f. GP thats a good point you made |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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heat mat or bulb?
