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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 13/04/2012 : 18:26:44
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Hey guys!
Could I ask two questions?
1: my RBR (not named yet) is spending time in her hide which I have put moss in however I am worried that the temp is too low. The viv is heated by a heat lamp and temps are: 82 warm side 72 cool side and 85-90 humidity - I am worried that the only way I can get heat into the hide is with a under tank pad although this may throw the temps out (which appear to be bang on in line with the care sheet). The question is therefore a) how can I check the actual temp of inside the hide? And b) if it is too low how could I raise it?
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2: I would like to give her the opportunity to go in the bath with some water ( obviously after a thorough clean) but am uncertain what temp would be best?
Thanks in advance and sorry if these questions have been answered previously but I couldn't find them.
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 14/04/2012 : 03:58:38
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Hi Brian, of course you can ask questions!
For heat, Brazilians enclosures are best heated by undercage elements rather than heat lamps. The bulbs in heat lamps tend to dry the air, creating a secondary problem. Plus, as you noted, the undercage elements heat the hides well. As for checking the hide's temp, do you own a temp gun (the infrared distance models)?
For bathing, I would use water in the mid-70s -- thus, not too hot or too cold. Let her soak in a small bowl first, so that if she is thirsty she drinks that clean water rather than the tub water (which may have trace chemicals even after cleaning).
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Cliff Earle
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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2012 : 06:14:44
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Hey, thanks!
I don't have a temp gun, just several dial thermometers. Sounds like it may be a sound investment though!
Great advice on the bowl idea....I'll try it later.
Thanks again.
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
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Posted - 14/04/2012 : 11:00:09
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| Heavens, don't put small snakes in a bath tub unless you want to make the evening news! If you have to leave them unattended for even a moment you can lose them to the overflow drain. Just provide a basin in it's enclosure that's large enough for it to soak in as Snakesitter suggested :) |
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MrBD1980
Snake mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2012 : 15:22:31
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Ah.....yes.....Point noted!
Thanks
Bri
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:20:53
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| I would say "all publicity is good publicity"...but in the eyes of certain news agencies, that story would turn into a 15-foot venomous monster with six-inch fangs that ate children and breathed fire. ;-) |
Cliff Earle
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 16/04/2012 21:21:15 |
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2 questions.......
