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Can't wait!!!!
Racks built, flex watt, thermostat, etc. on its way. Then 400 $ at reptile expo. Can't wait!! I will post pics of rack and new bps when I get the bps and figure out how to upload them
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Thanks for the help, I get the heating stuff Thursday and the bp/bp's Sunday, I'll make sure to post pics. Thx ~ Tre
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Nice, I love that shelving unit as a rack. I have one that holds four 41 quart tubs and another that hold eight 28 quart tubs. Can't beat the price and it works perfectly
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Congrats on the rack. Make sure to post new pictures of the BP's also ! :)
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im panicking!!!! Idk if im going to be able to get them sunday, and if i dont i cant get them until august. I got the package today and it didnt cone with the copper clips that go with the flexwatt ( apparently you have to order it seperately. Stupid right??) you would think when you order it they give you all the cords you need for it. Idk what to do... If i ordered it from new york ( i live in arlington texas) idk if it would get here in time!!!! What do i do?!,!,
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Can't wait!!!!
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Originally Posted by SjbReptiles
im panicking!!!! Idk if im going to be able to get them sunday, and if i dont i cant get them until august. I got the package today and it didnt cone with the copper clips that go with the flexwatt ( apparently you have to order it seperately. Stupid right??) you would think when you order it they give you all the cords you need for it. Idk what to do... If i ordered it from new york ( i live in arlington texas) idk if it would get here in time!!!! What do i do?!,!,
How many bps are you getting? If its just one or two, you can get a cheap UTH, hook it up to your Tstat (if it's in yet) and use that for heat til you get the tape set up properly.
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Originally Posted by SjbReptiles
im panicking!!!! Idk if im going to be able to get them sunday, and if i dont i cant get them until august. I got the package today and it didnt cone with the copper clips that go with the flexwatt ( apparently you have to order it seperately. Stupid right??) you would think when you order it they give you all the cords you need for it. Idk what to do... If i ordered it from new york ( i live in arlington texas) idk if it would get here in time!!!! What do i do?!,!,
Do you know how to solder? You can use any 2 prong power cord from home depot and solder it directly to the busbars on the heat tape (the metal bars running perpendicular to the black heating elements). I can give you step by step instruction on how to do this properly if you need.
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No i do not. I feel stupid, ill probably get a heat mat at expo... Why didnt i think of that.... And by the way, im 13, what does solder mean????
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No i do not. I feel stupid, ill probably get a heat mat at expo... Why didnt i think of that.... And by the way, im 13, what does solder mean????
Soldering is the process of joining 2 pieces of metal by heating solder until it melts and using it to bond the 2 pieces of metal. Its actually pretty easy.
Here is a video that shows the process of soldering flexwatt
http://youtu.be/_GPUjmwBwoM
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Wont there be somebody at the snake expo selling heat tape as well as the connectors. That is where I have bought in the past here in Florida.
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Ill look and see, but if not ill get a heat mat, thx guys
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Can't wait!!!!
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No i do not. I feel stupid, ill probably get a heat mat at expo... Why didnt i think of that.... And by the way, im 13, what does solder mean????
If someone is selling tape at the expo, they should have clips and be able to attach them for you.
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Ok i have the heating under control... Morphs suggestions?? I have about 400$, if i get 2 they heave to be cheap. What should i get??!?
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$400, if you're getting one animal:
Male bumblebee
Male enchi (maybe female? Not super familiar with this morph)
spider either gender
Pastel either gender
Cinnamon either gender
Male lesser / butter for sure, not sure about female
Mojave of either gender
Male pastave (HUGE maybe)
$400 for two animals:
two pastels for sure
more expensive half of the $400:
spider
mojave
less expensive half:
pastel
normals (potentially normal het something)
cinnamon
Off the top of my head from the morphs I'm familiar with prices for. But remember, it all depends. When I was shopping for pastaves, I saw 400-550 for females. Male bumblebees are typically listed at $350, but I got mine for $300, and I've seen some at $400. You never know. But as a rule of thumb, think quality not price.
Keep us updated, good luck :) There are more but those are some basics to start you off with,
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Ok i have the heating under control... Morphs suggestions?? I have about 400$, if i get 2 they heave to be cheap. What should i get??!?
Were you planning on breeding eventually? If so, I'd invest in females as they generally take longer to grow out. Then pick up your males along the way. That's what I plan on doing :) I remember seeing a female bee at the last show for 375, but they offered to drop it to 350. I wish I'd snagged her up, but oh well. What are you interested in as far as morphs?
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I already got one female, if i get 2 i want a male and a female
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I already got one female, if i get 2 i want a male and a female
Just keep in mind that you'll be feeding that male an extra year or so before they're ready to go. Unless you get a female with some size on her. But I've got a male I won't be breeding for at least 3 years, if at all, so I'm not one to talk :) He stole my heart though, so I keep him around lol.
This is all from a business perspective, of course. I'm just going off of the info you provided, it sounds like your setting up a breeding op. First and foremost, get the snakes that make you happy.
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Can't wait!!!!
Also, it just clicked that you're 13. It's awesome you're diving head first into the hobby, but are you having anyone help you with this? It seems like a lot to take on for someone so young. I know I'd be a bit overwhelmed with all the changes lol. I've heard of many that get burnt out on the hobby with undertaking so much responsibility. I'm not knocking your age at all, just showing some friendly concern :)
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Yes my moms co worker does it, she helps me. She also breeds leopard geckos, i want ti get into geckos in a few years.... Just went off task but oh well. She works, so when im curious or have questions while shes at work i usually post on here to avoid bothering her at work
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Got a male cinny and a fwmale pin
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Congrats! Make sure to post up pics of the new additions!
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Going for cinnypins in the future!! (:
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Going for cinnypins in the future!! (:
Congrats on the pick ups. Good luck with your project.
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The cinny hisses at me evertime a take it out ( i take it out anyways). Might get first tag in a few days .... (:
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