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  • 08-20-2007, 08:30 AM
    martyb
    i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    i been reseaching loads but havnt found anywhere where it tells you how to set things up is it all on the boxes or is it just commensense any websites and help would be very appreciated
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  • 08-20-2007, 08:42 AM
    Sunny1
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    Hello and welcome to BPnet!!!!!

    Here is the link to a sticky about how to set up a glass tank for a BP.
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=32800
  • 08-20-2007, 08:43 AM
    darkangel
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59 This is the link for the bp caresheet on this site. You may also want to consider using tubs, they're much easier to maintain than glass aquariums.
  • 08-20-2007, 08:47 AM
    Nate
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by darkangel
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59 This is the link for the bp caresheet on this site. You may also want to consider using tubs, they're much easier to maintain than glass aquariums.

    I agree...but if looks are what you're after (and there's nothing wrong with that), then you may also want to consider an enclosure made for reptiles...glass aquariams are not.

    Try this out:
    http://www.reptilebasics.com/home.php?cat=257
  • 08-20-2007, 08:54 AM
    martyb
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    thats all great info but i meant the thermostats and all that is their any wiring needed are the easy to add to mats and all the kind of electrical side and also where would a heat mat go in a wooden glass front vivarium? Should i use a het mat etc?
    :confused:
  • 08-20-2007, 09:05 AM
    darkangel
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    Can you describe what exactly you're trying to setup? How big is it? Most thermostats come prewired. You can use a undertank heat pad.
  • 08-20-2007, 09:17 AM
    Nate
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    The reason you havn't found a "how to set up a glass enclosure" topic anywhere is because there are a ton of different options available. You just have to do your research and figure out which method will work for you.

    Here's a start:
    Digital thermometer, most use an Acu-Rite, which is about 12 bucks..also reads humidity as well

    You need a heat source

    You need hides

    You need a water bowl

    You need substrate (I use newspaper and Aspen)

    You need a source of food.
  • 08-20-2007, 09:28 AM
    martyb
    Re: i know what i need but have no idea how to setup an vivarium
    i am setting up a three foot wooden vivarium (going to add plants to make it seem smaller i know about the substrate and food and hides and that side i was concerned if i understood about heat mats and where they would go in a wooden vivarium (glass goes on top of the mat) thnx for the info on thermostats i understand them now
    :D :confused:
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