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jthrelfall764
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/05/2012 :  23:27:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hi when i brought my king the other day the pet shop said to keep her temp around 26-27 but though my reading on here a lot of people are saying around 30-31 can anyone clear this up for me

thanks Jamie

deadmansfinger
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2012 :  00:00:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
low 20's on cold side and 30-31 at hot side is ideal. 26-27 is too low. That petshop seems crap if you consider this advice and the only feeding pinkies policy.
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Edited by - deadmansfinger on 07/05/2012 00:02:10
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jthrelfall764
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2012 :  00:09:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yes by the looks of it they need more experiance
thanks again i'll adjust my stat asap
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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 07/05/2012 :  00:10:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just checking I assume you are using a heatmat for heating? Did you get a thermostat and also digital thermometers?

If you don't have a digital thermometer I recommend this dual probe one, it's what I use:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucky-Reptile-Thermometer-Delux-Digital-LTH-31-/260431510214?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item3ca2ed7ac6
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Edited by - deadmansfinger on 07/05/2012 00:25:57
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jthrelfall764
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2012 :  00:37:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yea i got a stat but i only got the anolouge thermometers how ever just went on your link and brought the one you recomened cheers should be here next week

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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 07/05/2012 :  00:44:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Nice one the analogue ones are pants
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Edited by - deadmansfinger on 07/05/2012 00:45:41
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