| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
coupastar
Snake mite
5 Posts |
 Posted - 11/04/2013 : 04:00:37
|
| i have 75w heat light in my 35 gal tank the heat light seems to dry the tank up really quick do i invest $80 bucks into a mister or should i switch over to another heat source. only problem with that is i dont see a heating pad heating up the tank enough , so i guess im asking is whats your set up to keep it perfect for our little ones |
|
|
Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2013 : 20:33:57
|
| Coupastar, I always recommend people avoid heat bulbs -- precisely because they do dry the air -- in favor of either undercage heating or radiant heat panels. A well-designed rainbow tank can benefit from a mister, but should not require it. Humidity is provided by a large, flat water bowl (ideally placed partly over the heat), a moisture-retaining substrate (such as coco husk or eco earth), a moist moss-packed hide, and limiting ventillation (no screen tops or large vent holes). BTW, watch how hot it gets -- unlike most boas, these guys like it cool. Temps over 85F with no escape can kill them. |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
Website, Facebook |
 |
|
|
coupastar
Snake mite
5 Posts |
Posted - 13/04/2013 : 07:34:19
|
| thanks cliff i message you before on facebook great feeb back all the time its money im worried about ill have to look into heat panels , i use two diffrent kind of moss plex glass top ...but your saying with heat pannels or mat heating it will be worm enough i will admit it does get worm in there i was really happy to see a full skin shed 4 days ago i have had my brb (Hydra) is his name for 3 weeks now and worry more then a mother does for there kids ahah |
|
|
|
Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 15/04/2013 : 20:59:18
|
Glad to hear I've helped.
I hear you on the worrying bit! Just make sure temps don't get *too* high -- remember, 85F+ is really bad.
Congrat's on Hydra's first shed with you! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
Website, Facebook |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
mister?
