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| Oh How Original |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 20:28:47
I'm in the process of getting a BRB, I am needing advice on what I need for a full set up.
Not meaning hides and logs etc, but more the heating/lighting and humidity side of things, I am a total novice to these kind of snakes, having only owned corns, so any help will be appreciated, thanks. |
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| Oh How Original |
Posted - 03/12/2010 : 13:12:16
Ahhh, that's why it wouldn't let me on.
I see, well no problem, and replied to your e-mail now so we can stay in contact that way :) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 23:13:53
My site is still in the "placeholder' state. I'm creating content now, then will hire someone to code it. I already grabbed your e-mail from the profile. :-) |
| Oh How Original |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 22:40:46
You will have to go on my profile here to get my email address.
Or add me on facebook by searching my email address so we can talk a bit, I also visited your site but it wouldn't let me on it. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 21:19:31
Will reply via e-mail. |
| Oh How Original |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 01:08:07
Would you mind if I got your MSN possibly?
You seem extremely knowledgable, I would like to run my ideas by you and see what you think, but it's easier over MSN. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 23:58:41
Go a full cage instead of an aquarium. If you're planning ahead for the long term, go for something two by three feet or large (floor space -- you can go as tall as you want/have the budget for). Adults need at least that much floor space. Stay away from screen tops/sides, as they will make climate control much harder.
For heat, I use flexwatt, a thin undercage heating element that is controlled by a thermostat. Other undercage solutions work fine as well, so long as they can be controlled to not get too warm. Avoid bulbs, as much like screen tops, these can make climate control difficult. Radiant heat panels are also fine. Remember: 70/71 to 83/84 degrees F is your largest safe range.
For humidity, your best options are a large flat water bowl (to maximize evaporation) and a substrate that can retain humidity. There are many options here, from paper towel on up. Use a moist, moss-packed hide as a backup solution; if cage humidity temporarily gets too low, the animal always has this to fall back on. You can supplement these with occasional misting via spray bottle. Remember: babies need air humidity of 80-90%, adults slightly less, plus full-time access to water for drinking and soaking.
For light, I would use just room light. These snakes are both noctural and secretive, and light can stress them out.
Let me know if you have any more questions! |
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