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Jester666
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
6 Posts

Posted - 01/09/2012 :  09:51:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
As a snake newb I just need a couple of things answered!

Rub? Seen this in a few posts. What is it?

Stat I'v worked out that this is a thermostat and is very important (seen the 'orrible photos showing why they are important!). Can they be fitted to any heat mats or do I need to get a HMat with one built in?

I only ask as I'm getting a setup with heat mats etc for nothing from a friend. 4'x2' should be ok for a Cali or Florida King?

Cheers

No Snakes...yet!

Auld Baldy
Hatchling

United Kingdom
153 Posts

Posted - 01/09/2012 :  12:28:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
RUB is the brand name of plastic boxes with lids, Really Useful Box Co.
Folk use the term RUB when talking about lidded boxes in general.

The Habistat 100 watt Mat Stat will suit any size or make of heat mat.
The Habistat 11"x17" 20 watt mat will probably do fine.
Throw in a digital thermometer for accurate temp reading & setting.

HTH.

0.0.1 MBK : Fester
0.0.1 Florida King : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1 Californian King : Diablo Diego
1.0.0 Coastal Carpet Python : Vambo
0.0.1 Grey Rat Snake : Mirkey
0.0.3 Corn Snakes : Taggart, Woody & Blaze
0.2.0 Tarantulas : New River Red Rump. Red Chile Rose
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Jester666
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
6 Posts

Posted - 01/09/2012 :  15:04:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cheers buddy!

No Snakes...yet!
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Auld Baldy
Hatchling

United Kingdom
153 Posts

Posted - 01/09/2012 :  16:17:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
No problem. Wish I had generous pals like that.

Fire away with anything else you are uncertain about.
Of course you know that photos are compulsory once you get set up.

0.0.1 MBK : Fester
0.0.1 Florida King : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1 Californian King : Diablo Diego
1.0.0 Coastal Carpet Python : Vambo
0.0.1 Grey Rat Snake : Mirkey
0.0.3 Corn Snakes : Taggart, Woody & Blaze
0.2.0 Tarantulas : New River Red Rump. Red Chile Rose
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rockroyal
Snake Mite

24 Posts

Posted - 07/11/2012 :  14:18:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
When you are setting the temp on the stat take note of the temp reading via digital temp probe on the heat mat NOT what your stat says

Who keeps moving the light at the end of the tunnel
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