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Possible Wire Covering?

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  • 08-13-2007, 04:00 AM
    Lucryth
    Possible Wire Covering?
    So I was just brain-storming and I came across the idea of Saran-wrap across the top of the wire, would that work at all, would it be harmful to the BP?
    Any ideas?
  • 08-13-2007, 06:05 AM
    MPenn
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Saran wrap over what wire?? :confused:
  • 08-13-2007, 06:37 AM
    Kagez28
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    wires for flexwatt? if so, i wouldn't the connections could get hot and melt the plastic wrap.

    i can't really think of any other wires...
  • 08-13-2007, 08:28 AM
    Lucryth
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Haha, sorry I shoulda been more specific, over a wiring covering to a terrarium.
    :P
  • 08-13-2007, 08:44 AM
    JLC
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Oh...you mean like around/over the screen lid to hold in humidity? Yes, that's fine. One of the many options people try. :)
  • 08-13-2007, 11:32 AM
    Lucryth
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Yes, exactly!
    Just was wondering if it would have any ill effects toward the BP.
  • 08-13-2007, 02:05 PM
    JLC
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lucryth
    Yes, exactly!
    Just was wondering if it would have any ill effects toward the BP.

    No ill effects. Just be sure to leave some part of the screen open (a couple inches on each end should suffice) so there is adequate ventilation. Closing the screen off entirely would cause problems, regardless of what material was used.
  • 08-13-2007, 10:43 PM
    clarencesrevenge18
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    using tin foil will help with heat 2!!!
  • 08-14-2007, 12:28 PM
    Lucryth
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Heat isn't my problem. Thats a good 90-92.
    Just humidity I'm trying to raise a bit.
    Even then I'm nervous about trying this.
  • 08-14-2007, 02:37 PM
    Gundy
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    Why are you nervous? I've covered my entire top screen lid with three layers of tin foil and two of duct tape. I left a small 4x4 square for my lamp and voila, temperature and humidity are in check.
  • 08-14-2007, 08:42 PM
    hoo-t
    Re: Possible Wire Covering?
    I have a couple that are completely covered in saran with no problems. The lid fits just loose enough to allow air exchange. I've housed my female spotted python this way since around March, and I have a 2500 gram female bp, and a 1750 gram male bp housed this way as well. Two of these are 29 gallon tanks, and one is a 20 gallon tank.

    Steve
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