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| viraleye |
Posted - 08/09/2011 : 19:39:18
Hello all!!
My girlfriend has had a garter snake in the past, and since having the thought of us gettin a snake a corn snake seems to be the perfect option, thing is i need to get a vivarium but would rather get one with the full set up but would also rather get something decent to start with rather than ending up buying twice. also want it with a cabinet
any help opinions or comments are very much appreciated
stu |
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| viraleye |
Posted - 15/09/2011 : 06:45:22
are those heats ok as its quite a bit of difference? I've got a microclimate thermostat with a komodo heat mat |
| viraleye |
Posted - 14/09/2011 : 22:53:30
I've now got the sensors on the hot side and the heat is showing.between 27 and 32
im gonna chop the bog rolls in half too :-) |
| kdlang |
Posted - 14/09/2011 : 22:28:42
Once you get your plant in there it will look fine. You will need to have the probes further over on the warm side though. Also I would probably cut the loo roll in half lengthways that is on the warm side. I'm no sure how much the loo roll will insulate the snake from the heat if he sleeps in there so you could do with it having an open bottom |
| viraleye |
Posted - 14/09/2011 : 18:27:36
my rub :-)
does it look ok? i need to get some kind of fake plant in there yet |
| Nox |
Posted - 14/09/2011 : 11:41:13
hi and welcome! preloved sometimes has good bargains for full set ups. though shops do seem to be doing good offers lately. good luck! |
| viraleye |
Posted - 14/09/2011 : 07:50:48
heat mat - check
thermostat - check
carbometer - check (got a second thermometer coming shortly)
i just need some ideas to make my tub more at home lol |
| kdlang |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 22:46:39
quote:
Originally posted by Mamma
quote:
Originally posted by viraleye
So in short i need;
tupperware tub or similar with holes drilled
heat mat
water dish/bowl
some kind of plant decoration
hide of some kind
substrate (would kitchen roll do?)
And obviously some frozen pinkies
You will need a thermostat too xx
And dont forget a digital thermometer or 2 |
| Mamma |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 17:36:42
quote:
Originally posted by viraleye
So in short i need;
tupperware tub or similar with holes drilled
heat mat
water dish/bowl
some kind of plant decoration
hide of some kind
substrate (would kitchen roll do?)
And obviously some frozen pinkies
You will need a thermostat too xx |
| viraleye |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 15:00:44
They're well cool. i think ill stick with the rub for the time being, but i might get one of them fauns ss they're only cheap. |
| Simmy_82 |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 13:51:53
Here's mine. I have since put an extra wooden log in it however. Tho mine isnt a RUB you get the general idea
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| viraleye |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 13:45:00
Has anyone else got some pictures of their hatching rub? I want it to be perfect for my baby when i get him home :-) |
| viraleye |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 15:48:17
This has got to be the cheapest pet ever!!
I think just for aesthetics im going to order this;
http://www.888reptiles.co.uk/productdetails.php?ProductID=2623&ProductGroupID=1287
but instead ill buy two digital thermometers :-) |
| thistle |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 12:16:14
You don't need a lighting system at all, as long as the room they are in gets natural daylight, that's enough for corns. Some people use led light strips in vivs but that's more to make the viv look nicer than to actually benefit the snake.
You will need 2 hides in the tub, 1 in the warm end and another in the cool side. You don't need to buy expensive hides though, a toilet roll tub cut in half lengthways makes a great hide. |
| viraleye |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 11:18:35
And that's all i need?
Im presuming that as the snake grows you just get a larger tupperware box? but at what point do you need to add a proper lighting system? |
| Simmy_82 |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:43:22
I use kitchen roll so that is fine. |
| ozziesmum |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:41:15
Hi and welcome :) |
| viraleye |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:23:32
So in short i need;
tupperware tub or similar with holes drilled
heat mat
water dish/bowl
some kind of plant decoration
hide of some kind
substrate (would kitchen roll do?)
And obviously some frozen pinkies
next question;
Anyone got any hatchings for sale in the north west?? As i don't really know all the different morphs i just want something with loads of colour |
| Simmy_82 |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:16:41
They are fairly quick yes. You just need to be alert for the first few minutes after that they calm down and happily explore. |
| viraleye |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:14:24
So to start off with its a pretty simple see up! Didn't think its be that easy lol.
What about handling a hatching? i know not to handle them till around a week after getting a hatching, or for a couple of days after feeding, but are they not lightning quick? |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 10:01:50
The heatmat goes under approx a third of the tub. Hatchlings feed on pinkie mice.
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