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| dirtyhog |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 20:27:55
i have made a new viv for my 5ft brb out of plastic.the size is 4ftx2ft & 18" in height.im using a 150w ceramic bulb on a dimmer thermostat.im also using a 22w heat mat.all is causing good heat and humidity.what i would like to know is can i get away with using just the bulb or should i carry on using the bulb and mat. |
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| dirtyhog |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 21:12:09
thanks for all ur input on my heating issues |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 03/02/2012 : 20:32:54
quote:
Originally posted by Welly
(currenly -6 here).
Egads. I'd use both heating elements, too....for *me*! ;-) |
| Welly |
Posted - 03/02/2012 : 10:14:10
I use both. The ceramic is my main heat source. With a water bowl underneath sat on a slate ledge.
Keeps the heat amd humidity up. water evaps and the slate acts like a radiator.
In cold weather though i turn a mat on as well (currenly -6 here). I do have humidity control as well i must point out. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 30/01/2012 : 21:00:50
For Brazilians, I would respectfully urge you to use mats instead of bulbs. The reason is humidity. Bulbs tend to dry the air. Undercage mats, however, can actually help with humidity: if you place the water bowl partly over the mat, it will raise the rate of evaporation. Just make sure the mat is a thermostat and the temp is checked right on top of it, and you should be fine.
Fishfire, you might want to lower your high-end temp just a tiny bit. I generally keep mine at 82F, thus allowing a few degrees of protection in case of disaster. |
| fishfire |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 15:45:57
Both my brb's are over 5 foot and I only use a bulb. I maintain around 82-84°F with humidity about 80%.
Just from what I've read, it seems heat mats may not be such a good idea for larger snakes as there is a possibility they may burn themselves due to thermal blocking. |
