heating and lighting questions - Page 2

Gungirl · 10-17-12, 07:49 AM

Any fake plant is fine.. I use silk ones but that is because I like the way they look more. As far as wood from outside I just look it over and if I see a bunch of bugs on it I toss it and grab another piece. If I can't see any bugs/mold on it then I just place it in the viv. A few tiny bugs or something won't hurt your snake. Snakes live in the wild and they do not need a completely sterile environment.

MoreliAddict · 10-17-12, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfsnakes32

It would be best to use UTH with a good quality thermostat

UTH doesn't do much for ambient temps, so if the enclosure in a room which gets cold at night, this may not suffice.

I need to use strong RHPs, as my snakes are in my bedroom which even gets into the 50s some nights. (I like it cold)

If I didn't use thermostats, my tanks would hit like 200 degrees during the day.

The UTH + thermostat is an excellent set up in a snake room though...

Gungirl · 10-17-12, 09:43 AM

I used a UTH for about 2 months until I realized that once my house temp got below 75f ( which it does all the time) that it was useless to keep my vivs warm. I then switched to a RHP and am VERY happy I did. The only snakes I will ever use UTH's for are ones that Don't really need Added heat but I want to make sure they can digest well. My Corn snake will be getting a UTH this winter due to the room he is in being cold most times.

kreaturekeeper · 10-18-12, 10:48 AM

Everything is coming together! so exciting. RHP and hides will be on their way shortly, I have my LED lighting and the viv is almost done!
pics of tank before and after painting (outside only)
and one of Kahlil cuz she is so cute

(mac laptop for size reference)
Thanks for all your help guys! I will put up pics of the finished product hopefully soon

kreaturekeeper · 10-18-12, 06:31 PM

with flowers and door!