| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Silas |
Posted - 24/08/2010 : 01:26:17
Currently I have Silas (albino Cali King) in a 2'x1.5'x1.5' wooden viv, I'm going to be moving him into a larger one asap. I was thinking of getting a 4'x2'x2' but most viv's i've seen are 4'x18"x18" would a 4'x2'x2' be too big?
Also, I'm concerned about maintaining night-time temps. I have him on Aspen with a Heat-mat under that substrate and a 5w energy saving bulb on during the day.
A digital thermometer probe on the heat mate usually reads around 85 degrees during the day, and a zoo-med high-range thermometer strip stuck to the back of the viv at the cool end usually reads around 78 degrees. It's the airtemp of the cool end that drops at night, sometimes when i'm going to bed it's dropped to around 72 degrees and I worry that it will get too low.
Do any of you have any tips for maintaining temps at night?
Thanks in advance for any help. |
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| bluerain |
Posted - 24/10/2010 : 10:16:43
Well im no expert, but i have found most Kings and Milks dont really like bright light, so id say you would be ok with the bigger mat. Long as it only covers bout one third of your floor space. |
| james |
Posted - 23/10/2010 : 16:57:42
I have been without internet access since July so it is good to be back. Following on from the comments made I am a bit confused?
I am thinking of moving my 2ft Florida King (10 months old) to a 3 ft viv. However, the care sheet indicates that I should be fine with just a heat mat, but some comments on this forum indicate that I also need a heat lamp as well? My pet shop has also advised me to use a lamp in addition to the heat mat for the new viv?
I am happy to use a heat lamp as well, but do not want to get a lamp if not required?
Is it fine just to have a large heat mat in the bigger viv (1/3 of viv)? |
| Silas |
Posted - 30/09/2010 : 01:29:53
Thanks for all the responses guys. I got a good deal on a viv so went ahead and got the 4x2x2 which will hopefully be set up this weekend, I've got the mats and the stats and have heard that a blue bulb can be good for use at night so i'm gonna give that a try. |
| KevA |
Posted - 29/09/2010 : 20:50:46
I have an MBK in a 4 x 2 x 18 and he's fine, I use a heat mat with a red bulb on a day/night microclimate B1me stat, it just keeps the background temp and decor temp steady and the magic eye on the stat reduces the temp at night so he has the gradient with a hot spot and I can sleep easy |
| Triangulum |
Posted - 29/08/2010 : 18:44:35
I'm the same, And I Use 36x18x6" Tubs.
Scott |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 29/08/2010 : 14:11:34
i just leave my cool ends at room temp,if their cold they will move,a 4x18"x18" will be fine |
| headlow |
Posted - 29/08/2010 : 11:19:35
No probs. On the viv size question I think you could probably go for a 3'x18''x18''. That should do the snake it's whole life, unless he gets really big. |
| Silas |
Posted - 25/08/2010 : 12:15:13
I can't believe I didnt think of that, such a simple solution. Thank you. |
| headlow |
Posted - 24/08/2010 : 11:50:08
To be honest 72 isn't too bad, though you wouldn't want it dropping much lower. If it gets really cold you could put another heat mat in the cold end and set it for the mid 70's. |
