Re: When should I expect the first shed?
I will be getting a 32qt rack next month along with a thermostat so heating and humidity problems will be solved. Right now the tank is sitting on a storage trunk that would be damaged by a heater and the heater says to use a different kind of substrate than what I have so the snake isn't sitting on the direct heat. I can deal with spraying the cage every hour or so until I get that rack.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny
I will be getting a 32qt rack next month along with a thermostat so heating and humidity problems will be solved. Right now the tank is sitting on a storage trunk that would be damaged by a heater and the heater says to use a different kind of substrate than what I have so the snake isn't sitting on the direct heat. I can deal with spraying the cage every hour or so until I get that rack.
I have my 20gal tanks setting on wooden shelves and the Exo-terra UTH come with little rubber legs so you will have a gap under the tank for air exchange.This also stops the overheating.I use simple everyday newspapers for the substrate of all my snakes.I have never had any snakes get burned as long as you use the thermostate to control the heat out put.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
where can I get a cheap thermostat then? I saw one on the internet for $130. I have also seen an iron stand at Petsmart for $40 that has an open bottom; perfect for UTH.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
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where can I get a cheap thermostat then? I saw one on the internet for $130. I have also seen an iron stand at Petsmart for $40 that has an open bottom; perfect for UTH.
I use the $25 one and have several in use now.I even have one on my 41qt adult ball python rack and will have one in use for my hatchling rack.This is the place i order from http://www.reptilesupply.com/index.php?cPath=30_74.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
Ok, I can order it possibly on Friday. I get paid on Thursday and I'm also buying a stand to put the tank ok so that I can use the UTH.
Stand- $40
Thermostat - $25
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
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Ok, I can order it possibly on Friday. I get paid on Thursday and I'm also buying a stand to put the tank ok so that I can use the UTH.
Stand- $40
Thermostat - $25
Let me know if you have any other questions :D .I am sure you will notice the diffarence once the UTH hits the 80 to 85 area.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
Well temps are perfect right now. Warm side is in the low 80's and cool side is in around 74. Can't wait to get that thermostat and such so I won't have to worry about temps as much.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
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Well temps are perfect right now. Warm side is in the low 80's and cool side is in around 74. Can't wait to get that thermostat and such so I won't have to worry about temps as much.
Yea it will remove the need to worry once you have the thermostate set.Now when you first plug everything in it will take a little while to hit the correct temp range.Try not to have your heat lamp directly over the UTH as it will make it shut off sooner.It will make the sensor think its at the set temp.
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
Will do. I can't wait to get my rack. But here is a question. The rack I'm getting has room for 4 snakes, but my grandmother won't allow me to get any more snakes, so would it be pointless to get the rack now? Should I wait to move out, or just get it and use it for Zim and have it for when I do get more snakes?
Re: When should I expect the first shed?
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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny
Will do. I can't wait to get my rack. But here is a question. The rack I'm getting has room for 4 snakes, but my grandmother won't allow me to get any more snakes, so would it be pointless to get the rack now? Should I wait to move out, or just get it and use it for Zim and have it for when I do get more snakes?
Well if i was in that situation,i would wait on getting the rack.No need to get Grandma mad at you especially this time of the year(not saying any other time is any better though).You will have no problems finding a rack in the future when it is needed.You might find someone that would build on for you and you would have it then not when its delivered lol.
