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pat
Snake mite
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 Posted - 27/11/2012 : 09:44:38
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hi all, i would love to get a brb but have heard they are better suited to a glass tank because of the humidity, i currantly have a 4 ft viv (vivexotic ex48) vacant at the moment as slinky my corn snake died a few months ago...will a brb be ok in my viv
any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Nathair2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
158 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 19:04:26
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Hi Pat. We have our BRB housed in a 4ft viv and she really seems to be comfortable. I'm still very much an amateur at this though, although I'm sure you'll get plenty of excellent advice on this forum!
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 20:46:35
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Hi Pat, and welcome to the forums!
Plastic enclosures are actually the best option. While glass tanks can work due to their excellent control of humidity, they score poorly on both temperature maintenance and privacy for these secretive snakes. If you do use glass, remember three key alternations:
1. Replace any screen top with a plexiglass one
2. Apply a decorative background to at least three sides to provide privacy
3. Consider applying an insulating material such as Reflectix, *if* temperatures in the surrounding room get low
Also, as another snake died in yours, I would thoroughly clean and disinfect it before housing a new resident there.
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Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
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pat
Snake mite
7 Posts |
Posted - 27/11/2012 : 21:19:52
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| thanks for the advice and yes ive cleaned and disinfected a few times since she passed and will again befor any new arrival, sorry, i dont think i made myself very clear in my previous post, my empty viv is a malamine one sealed at the joints with the proper sealant (4ftx2x2)would a brb be ok in there or would it be best to use a plastic one only...sorry for any confusion |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 28/11/2012 : 19:06:51
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| I'm not familar with "malamine"? Is it a UK term? |
Cliff Earle
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pat
Snake mite
7 Posts |
Posted - 28/11/2012 : 21:40:12
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hi cliff, sorry mate im not very good at this explaining stuff am i  yes it probably is a UK thing...i think its basically veneered chip board standard viv .. try www.vivexotic .co.uk it might be easier for you see it to see if its up to the job , don't want to get a brb only to find its not suitable
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 28/11/2012 : 23:15:56
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| Oh, OK -- now I got it, and have heard of it in the US. :D My understanding is that it has several drawbacks, including weight and that it is not great for humidity unless sealed all over. However, I've never personally worked with a tank made of it, so can't be 100% sure. Anyone else? |
Cliff Earle
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pat
Snake mite
7 Posts |
Posted - 30/11/2012 : 08:45:28
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Thanks Cliff, if any one else could shed any light as to weather a normal standard vivarium ( with all joints sealed up )would be appropriate for housing a brb i would really appreciate it
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lonerider
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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pat
Snake mite
7 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2012 : 07:50:02
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aha that will work nicely... thanks for that lonerider you are a star, looks like i'll have to don my diy hat and get busy...might have to get christmas out the way first befor i go snake hunting but definatley something i want to do... looks proper nice...
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