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| new_snake_2011 |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 11:39:08
Hi all
Cora is now measuring about 50cms - Could someone please advise me what size home she should be in now, as I am looking at buying something new.
Thanks |
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| new_snake_2011 |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 14:11:23
Thanks - Still trying to decide on which one :S - Im not sure if im going to get another snake..... ;D If I get more snakes RUBS make sense.
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| Spreebok |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 19:26:05
RUB is essentially the same really. Poke some breathing holes in, pop the heat mat in 1/3rd, thermometer next to the probe and all :)
And personally, I don't see why it's so hard to just gradually move the snake up the sizes as they go. You can get all the sizes needed really cheaply if you use tubs and rubs with a bit of modding :) |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 18:47:22
Rub is easy :P I just place my rub ontop a heatmat that covers half of the bottom. I keep all my probes outside the rub but make sure they are weighed down and are touching the edge of the rub which is the hot side. Cold also follow the flat faun guide and have the heatmat out like in the guide but the probes inside. |
| new_snake_2011 |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 18:40:05
I have had my snake for well over a year - so I have read up!.
She is currently in a large faun. Im trying to make the decision to buy a viv or a RUB. I know how to set a viv up, but not to sure on a RUB. |
| nickyff |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 15:52:56
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Originally posted by new_snake_2011
Ok - so I am now looking at RUB's - Is there a guide how to set one up anywhere????
Thanks
erm, what is yr snake in atm? and re yr other Q about heat-mats....
look at the top of the general keeping forum, there's a whole bunch of 'what to do now you've got a snake but not properly read-up first' helpful posts...I'd put a link but I'm techno-thick, sorry- theyre not difficult to find, tho-
hope you get yr snakey into something suitable asap  |
| new_snake_2011 |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 14:15:31
Do you stick the heat mat to the bottom of the rub?? |
| tordyjo |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 11:53:06
I agree with putting them into the larger vivs first, saves money etc etc in the long term, however this isn't how i did it, i started with the faun then a RUB and bought a 2ft viv, moved harry into the 2ft viv, had plenty of hiding places, foliage etc, but he stopped feeding, moved him back into the smaller RUB and he started feeding again its just being prepared to move them back down to something smaller if he does stop feeding. |
| Casta |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 11:33:16
this is probably the easiest option.
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9878
this is a large flat faun you can get for a tenner but a cheap lockable rub can be set up the same way. i currently have my new 3 ft amel in quarantine in a 15l rub. gonna pack it with tons of toys but the setup is the same |
| new_snake_2011 |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 11:16:36
Ok - so I am now looking at RUB's - Is there a guide how to set one up anywhere????
Thanks |
| CentricMalteser85 |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 22:28:50
I agree about many losing snakes lol,
And say now I got a hatchling (well I will be in few weeks :D), be straight into the 2 ft spare viv (as my other two have their home built 3 foot viv) lots of hides, lots of decore etc, and escape routes will be looked at lol,
but aquarium sealant is fantastic for the little cable holes etc lol |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 19:05:24
quote:
Originally posted by CentricMalteser85
I dont see any risks, if keepers make sure everything is in order with no small spaces etc
There are those who lose snakes from rubs, and small faunriums as well as bigger snakes from bigger vivs,
It's down to the keeper to make sure the setup is correct as with anything
Providing plenty of hides and secure, there usually are no issues, i certainly have not had any
quote:
Originally posted by Sta~ple
I'd say putting a small snake is quite risky in a viv, you have only got to look of the amount of threads where people put their snakes in vivs and they escape and get lost. RUBs are excellent for housing snakes.
You'd think that but if you just look at the masses of "lost snake" threads on the forum, maybe you'd see things differently. Yes you can loose snakes from a rub but your much less likely too. If your confident that escape routes are blocked then I would say go for it but cardboard is easily pushed away. |
| coxymk2 |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 18:56:02
I have just ordered a 3ft viv for my boy he is7mths old over 2ft long and weighs 55g so have gone for this size to hopefully cope with his growth. |
| oakleyman18 |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 18:22:26
When I knew no better (12 years ago) when I got my first corn, he was in a 3ft Viv, and he was only a few weeks old. Looking back I suppose I should be horrified, but in reality he became one of the most chilled out snakes I ever had the pleasure of owning. I think you just have to judge everything as you see it. If they're all rattley and obviously stressed, then rethink their housing or your handling/feeding techniques, but if they seem ok, then keep doing what you're doing :)
At the end of the day isn't a lot of this common sense? |
| CentricMalteser85 |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 17:29:29
I dont see any risks, if keepers make sure everything is in order with no small spaces etc
There are those who lose snakes from rubs, and small faunriums as well as bigger snakes from bigger vivs,
It's down to the keeper to make sure the setup is correct as with anything
Providing plenty of hides and secure, there usually are no issues, i certainly have not had any
quote:
Originally posted by Sta~ple
I'd say putting a small snake is quite risky in a viv, you have only got to look of the amount of threads where people put their snakes in vivs and they escape and get lost. RUBs are excellent for housing snakes.
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| Sta~ple |
Posted - 01/02/2012 : 09:10:20
I'd say putting a small snake is quite risky in a viv, you have only got to look of the amount of threads where people put their snakes in vivs and they escape and get lost. RUBs are excellent for housing snakes. |
| kdlang |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 23:50:59
I personally have gradually moved up sizes. I know there are plenty of people who do put smaller snakes in bigger tanks and it works just as well. I think a good idea is to judge your own snake. And be prepared to deal with any issues eg have a rub/spare tank available if you have any non feeding issues |
| Elicia |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 23:29:58
A few peeps on here told me not to put my 6 month old in the 2 and a half foot viv I bought for him but I took a chance and everything's been fine.All I did was fill it full of zoo med ivy and...empty loo rolls. What I made sure is there is a route from one end of the viv to the other which is completely under cover (so Percy can get from warm end to cool end 'unseen' if he wants to)as Percy has become used to us I have started removing and tidying up the stuff and all is well. Hes been feeding and has shed with me. Think it all must depend on your snakes personality!x |
| WannaCornSnakeTeen |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 19:16:05
i agree with CentricMalteser85 if they have plenty of room to hid it shouldn't make a problem
I always think in the wild they would have a lot of space, but this is often controversial so dont want to make an argument of it
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| CentricMalteser85 |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 18:21:15
Rule of thumb is correct however, you can put them in bigger enclosures than ones suitable sized for them at the time, providing there are lots of hides, and greenery etc, so that it feels safe and secure
I put Bruge and Cyril straight into a 2ft viv, but wish I started with a 3ft viv, saves the DIY and money lol
quote:
Originally posted by mkmattyk
the general rule of thumb is, the length + the width of the faun / viv should be more than the length of the snake, if not size your fuan /viv accordingly
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| mkmattyk |
Posted - 31/01/2012 : 16:50:25
the general rule of thumb is, the length + the width of the faun / viv should be more than the length of the snake, if not size your fuan /viv accordingly |
