Help!!! Big Problem!!! Might get burned!

Where can I get the flexwatt?? Besides online :) I am just doing this because I will someday need to do it in the future.

Also is aspen bedding good, should I use something else ??

......................going to go get some electrical tape be back later.......... DUDE please dont put tape in the enclosure either, your snake could get stuck in the tape and that could get ugly also. IF you have to use that set up, turn it inside out so the mesh edges are on the inside.

Listening to the people on this forum, I switched to newspaper and I love it. Just so easy to clean and inexpensive. However, the aspen does look better. Also with the newspaper, you don't have to worry about pieces of aspen getting in the mouth while feeding. Carpet is not bad either. Looks good, just not quite as easy to clean.

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Originally Posted by KingPython

Where can I get the flexwatt?? Besides online :) I am just doing this because I will someday need to do it in the future.

Also is aspen bedding good, should I use something else ??

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That or an under tank heater like zoomed makes. Make sure you hook it up to the thermostat though. Most petstores sell those. Flexwatt is the way to go if you're considering cost. I dont' know where to get it except online. reptilebasics.com is great. rich will wire it for you for no added cost.

Alrite everything is fixed the light is covered with the screen, King is happy in his new home lol and he cant wrap around the light anymore. I got my new tank preparing it for the flexwatt that I will order im just gonna go with the 11'' piece and then I will be done. How bad is it if the aspen gets stuck in the bps mouth?? Could he get hurt really bad??

it is very stressful on them and I would think mouth rot is an issue if it gets stuck in there for any extended period. If there is a piece stuck in there, get it out right away.

How would I get it out my BP is very head shy and how do I open his mouth to get it out?

This is better shown and not explained..

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

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I totally agree. I've seen my vet do it a couple of times and i wouldn't attempt it. I know where to put my fingers. But no... I'd be 2 scared of the damage i may do.

Even with the screen blocking the light I would assume that the screen will still heat up to the point it could still burn the snake. It looks like you have a nice enclosure there and even if you switch to a smaller tank or tub I would assume you will want to use that enclosure in the future.

As another poster mentioned a RHP would be a great option for heating that tank while not posing a risk to the snake. A Radiant Heat Panel screws to the top of your enclosure and directs heat downward. They throw off a ton of heat yet the panel itself never heats up enough to burn your snake. You can touch them no problem. They are a little more expensive than most other heating options but well worth it.

Here is a picture of my enclosure with RHP.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...il152007-1.jpg