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Posted - 05/01/2011 : 13:40:27
Ok am a bit confused,have been researching about keeping corn snakes as i have a spare viv,am slowly buying up the extra things i neeed (mainly heatmat and hides) as the viv used to have lizards in,anyhow some things i have read have said i don not need lighting(have got lighting for lizards already) but somne say i need blue/red lighting
Can someone help clear this up please as i want to get everything right and set up before i get a snake.If i do need ligthing what is best?currently i can fit two screw lightbulbs onto the lid of the viv(there is guards in place so the snake wont be able to hurt itself) or would i need get sone other form?
Thanks
Tobs |
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| lrv2307 |
Posted - 05/01/2011 : 15:03:15
i have a 2% uv strip light, but it is purley for viewing, never really have it on, unless im spot cleaning the viv out
sometimes in the evening i have it on for a short while, but nothing more, better with a heat mat |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 05/01/2011 : 14:45:27
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Originally posted by tobyneilson
Ok thanks,so any lighting is purly for cosmetic reasons then?
Yes, but if you do decide to use a light for viewing purposes then it must be guarded to avoid the snake getting burnt. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 05/01/2011 : 14:44:50
Some people use bulbs for heating instead of mats. If you use a mat you don't have to have a bulb unless you want it for viewing. All bulbs nees a guard. |
| n/a |
Posted - 05/01/2011 : 13:57:44
Ok thanks,so any lighting is purly for cosmetic reasons then? |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 05/01/2011 : 13:53:45
Corns don't need lighting for heat purposes, just a heatmat with a thermostat.
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