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| Valvaren |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 17:13:43
So I've been planning and reading for awhile now but never put anything in to practice since I wasn't sure if my friends BRB would have a successful litter. Seeing as how she did and I am going to be getting my pair things have gotten serious.
I'm going to be starting out with tubs, and testing paper towel and the bowels I have picked up for humidity and adjusting as needed. If paper towel doesn't work I will make the switch to a loose substrate (hoping I wont have to as I don't really like it)
If all that works out, then my next step is adding in a humid hide and working that to be perfect. For this i'm wondering if there is anything step by step directions I can look into making one?
Now for the issue I realized last night. I currently keep my 4 snakes on human heat mats, monitored daily with multiple checking with a probe, my problem is these heat mats don't go at a low enough setting for BRBs so my biggest question is, i'm looking into heat mats and thermostats for them. I'm not looking for anything really expensive, but I don't want something cheap, herpstat is something i'm considering as I know its the best of the best but I'm wondering if there is any other proportional thermostat I can look into for a little less, I don't want a rheostat or anything with a dimmer as I will not take the chance, I was something constant.
Now the reason i'm working to hold off on a 100$ thermostat is solely so I can put more money towards an emergency, if I can find a stat that is a little cheaper but can get the job done safely and with no issue I would rather save the 20-50 bucks to put towards vets or anything, I have never needed to take an animal to the vet and have been completely issue free since getting my first reptile, but stuff happens and i want to be safe.
My biggest issue is just that shipping will more then likely turn 100 into a lot more.
From my understanding of how a thermostat works, if I get one will it allow my current mats to reach that lower temperature?
Thank you guys, I wont be getting them home till sept so I have lots of time to plan and test. |
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| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 10/08/2012 : 16:28:47
The 500R that I use does not, it only controls one heat source as well. But, I use it with my Flexwatt, which heats multiple tub enclosures. |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 10/08/2012 : 14:28:49
Hrm...I might have to end up switching back to zoomed as I would like something that can control both instead of two :\ But then again looking back I'm not totally sure if the ZooMed can control two? |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 10/08/2012 : 06:16:37
I have not yet tried the Hydrofarm, myself, but was considering buying one next month to attach to a single mat setup that I have been working on. (Secretly whispers something about considering risking the wrath of the hubby for a Children's or Spotted python.....) :D I have read some great reviews on the Hydrofarm ones, as they are made to work with a single heat mat setup. You could maybe do a little research via Amazon.com or maybe even Hydrofarm's own site and see what other people are saying about it? I do know that I like my zoomed setups, too, as they work really great. If you do decide to go with the Hydrofarm, will you let me know how it goes? I'd love to hear your input on it. :) |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 02:19:42
K Thanks, I think i've decided on my tub size and I was set to use the zoomed mat and thermostat setup but now I have people telling me hydrofarm is better... :S has anyone tried the hydrofarm thermostat? |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 21:22:10
Brazilians are generally a terrestrial snake. Babies will climb, but the behavior lessens with age. |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 05/08/2012 : 00:41:11
K so would it be better for me to get taller, square tubs or lowered rectangular tubs? I'm not sure how easier the taller one would be to regulate but I would like to allow lots of climbing area. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 21:02:22
The idea that little snakes need little tubs is a myth. So long as they have enough hiding places to feel safe, they are fine in larger tubs. |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 14:45:04
Another question, I was set on getting bigger tubs for the little ones and providing lots of vine cover and hides, I was wondering if this would be okay or would it be better to start out with a smaller 6qt tub so as to better control humidity and prevent them from being overwhelmed. |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 01:30:40
K good enough for me thermostats it is!
I'm not sure about the heatmat myself, as stated it works fine for my balls and i've never had a problem with temp or humidity for either, but again you guys are the people I want to know from and whatever you say goes. |
| jeff7377 |
Posted - 01/08/2012 : 09:38:34
Thats what I do also. I have a temp/humidity sensor right next to the thermostat probe. Turn up the thermostat till you hit the right tempature then all is set. Dont know about using one large mat for 2 rubs though. |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 01/08/2012 : 00:23:10
^What he said. lol. The temp gun and thermometer do the same thing. It's just that the thermometer is always in place, no need to move anything or open your enclosure, etc. It's always there and always on and all you have to do is glance at it to get the temp reading. I have never used a temp gun myself, so I'm not sure what to do with one, lol. But if it will work like a thermometer and that is the way you want to go, no problem. :) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 20:50:02
The benefit of a thermometer is that it is always there and on. You -- or someone unfamilar with temp guns -- can tell at a glance what conditions are. With a temp gun you have to know how to use it, and spend extra time to do so -- such as opsening the door, which can drop the ambient temp in the viv a degree or two all by itself.
On the flip side, temp guns are more accurate and versatile. |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 19:14:33
I guess I miss understand, I figured that I would monitor the temps with the temp gun as I would if I had a thermometer, and adjust the dial on the thermostat as necessary if necessary? I would be using the temp gun as often as the thermometer unless the thermometer is what actually helps them thermostat itself regulate and not just to help me keep an eye on how well the thermostat is regulating.. If that makes sense. |
| IncurableFlirt |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 19:11:56
Erm....well....I guess it would, if you could use it several times a day? To me it would just be a whole lot simpler and easier to get the thermometer with a probe and use that. That way you can just monitor the temp frequently by a glance. The thing I would be worried about with the temp gun is....what are the temps when you aren't checking them? I doubt it would fluctuate too far if you are using a thermostat, so maybe the temp gun would work. I dunno. Maybe we should wait for some more experienced keepers to give their input too. :) I think as long as you are monitoring the temperature and are using the thermostat to turn the heating source on and off as needed, how you get the temperature (via temp gun or thermometer) isn't that big of a deal. Maybe others might have more insight, though. ;) |
| Valvaren |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 16:57:23
So a temp gun wouldn't work? |
