tank setup discussion split from petco employee thread

When you're learning about snakes its tough because there a several different grades of info you find. One of the most comment thing I run into is people failing to mention (or not knowing) how important a particular choice is. This can come from newbies or veterans. newbies don't know any better and veterans can get very religious about issues. Its vary rare that you'll find somebody that's wise enough to seperate important stuff from personal preferance.

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Originally Posted by Gooseman

If that's whats needed to get the ambient up to 80-85 then YES!

Have you tried the following?
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=32800

hey Derek, wanna split the thread???

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done! :)

just go easy on my wallet guys....

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Originally Posted by bearhart

When you're learning about snakes its tough because there a several different grades of info you find. One of the most comment thing I run into is people failing to mention (or not knowing) how important a particular choice is. This can come from newbies or veterans. newbies don't know any better and veterans can get very religious about issues. Its vary rare that you'll find somebody that's wise enough to seperate important stuff from personal preferance.

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I understand, but there is usually a credible reason why keepers get religious. Because it works and they only want the best for they're animals. Yes, there may be cheaper alternatives, however in most cases you get what you pay for.

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Originally Posted by bearhart

just go easy on my wallet guys....

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Lol we're not making you buy anything. It's up to you to take care of your own snake. We're simply giving you advice on improving your husbandry techniques. But if you want me to shop for you, it can be arranged! :rolleye2: j/k

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Originally Posted by bearhart

just go easy on my wallet guys....

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all it may take is that $36 dollar t-stat and the aluminum foil lid top like in the thread you read. My bp is in the exact same set-up (well, I have a herpstat) with my a/c set at 74 and she has perfect temps/humidity.

Well, I pay clost attention to things and that probably helps make up for it because I can see by his actions how things are for him.

But, I could go for a t-stat just for the hobbyist/nerd factor alone. If I can hook it all up to my existing equipment that would be awesome.

Did I mention that little guy is just stinkin' cute!!!!!! :carrot:

My big gripes about overblown info:
1) live vs F/T - most people blow this way out of proportion.
2) feed in/out of tank
3) handling rules.

Yeah,


Sometimes we can come off as a little preachy because the person were talking to hasn't seen things like this caused by improperly regulated heaters.

I have to say you've done quite well to be here a month without anyone looking at you funny and reaching for the :soapbx: :P

Here's a link to the glass tank setup sticky in case you haven't come across it before.

Also have a glance through the caging forum for extra ideas and check out the following brands of thermostats as the ones i can remember as recomended;

Ranco, Jhonstone (sp) controls (both on/off thermostats) or the helix or herpstat (proportional iirc) and check online to get an idea of prices.

If you have any questions or just want to discuss ideas then just post and we'll try and answer as best we can.:)



dr del

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Originally Posted by Gooseman

all it may take is that $36 dollar t-stat and the aluminum foil lid top like in the thread you read. My bp is in the exact same set-up (well, I have a herpstat) with my a/c set at 74 and she has perfect temps/humidity.

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I don't have to wear an aluminum foil hat too do I gooseman? :D

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Originally Posted by bearhart

Well, I pay clost attention to things and that probably helps make up for it because I can see by his actions how things are for him.

But, I could go for a t-stat just for the hobbyist/nerd factor alone. If I can hook it all up to my existing equipment that would be awesome.

Did I mention that little guy is just stinkin' cute!!!!!! :carrot:

My big gripes about overblown info:
1) live vs F/T - most people blow this way out of proportion.
2) feed in/out of tank
3) handling rules.

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another little hint if you plan on covering the sides, when I covered the sides I used the duct tape/aluminum foil trick for the sides as well. Heat passes through glass very easily so I tried as best I can to seal all sides except the front from heat loss. It makes it really simple to control the temps now, although I soon plan to build a custom enclosure for her.

and yea, those three topics ARE personnal preference issues, however heat management is NOT one of them.