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  • 04-29-2008, 03:20 PM
    YvesA
    Newest setup, looking for comments
    Hi,

    This is my new setup after taking suggestions from other members (thanks :)) I got a long 20 gallon critter cage instead of the high 18x18x18 that I was using.
    I'm going to move that thermostat when he goes over to the warm side...:P

    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...ir/cage003.jpg
    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...ir/cage004.jpg

    Here's the info:
    -I got a Herpstat controlling my UTH.
    -Probe under the substrate is at 92F and above the substrate is 89F for the hot side. (I had it warmer but he always left the warm side when the temps got to +92F so I adjusted.)
    - The cool side is 80- 82F. (a little cool but he seems to like it at that temperature)
    - I got a Tropicaire Air Humidifier & Exchanger and 30 gallon pump that keeps humidity at ~55%.
    - Aspen bedding.
    - 2 identical hides.
    - Large water dish.
    - All my humidity and heating gauges are digital.
    - Fake background covering 3 of the 4 sides.

    Is there anything I neglected?

    Thanks in advance.
  • 04-29-2008, 03:32 PM
    starmom
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Wow! Good work!! I'd like to be snake and live in there ;)
    :banana::banana: Great job!!! :gj: :banana::banana:
  • 04-29-2008, 03:33 PM
    chetman7
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    love the setup,

    I also have the tropicaire humidifier....I love it
  • 04-29-2008, 03:40 PM
    YvesA
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Thanks!

    chetman7, how did you place the tubbing from the tropicaire into the tank?
    I have it in the small gap the critter cage has but it squishes the tube. I thought of making a small hole on the mesh but then when I slide the top off the tube will go with it - a catch 22. :P
  • 04-29-2008, 04:03 PM
    chetman7
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    I cut open that gap to make it wider...it still squishes it alittle,but it stillgets the job done
  • 04-29-2008, 04:10 PM
    gmcclurelssu
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    really nice display tank:gj: i need to get some more vegetation in mine, as well as a few other tweaks. looks good!
  • 04-29-2008, 04:24 PM
    lola
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Great job!!!! Love that your heating lamp is up off the lid..... A lot of people make the mistake of letting it touch! SOOOO dangerous. Lots of places to hide, your snake should love it!!! :) :)
  • 04-29-2008, 04:26 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Looking good :gj:
  • 04-29-2008, 04:27 PM
    darkbloodwyvern
    Re: Plants in your tank....
    Nice setup! looks very cozy and I think your snake will appreciate it! XD
  • 04-29-2008, 04:31 PM
    lola
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    HAHAHA very close nice eye!!!!
  • 04-29-2008, 06:03 PM
    starmom
    Re: Plants in your tank....
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by darkbloodwyvern View Post
    ... heh, I live in stoner country...

    Southern Humboldt County?
  • 04-29-2008, 06:21 PM
    YvesA
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Thanks a lot guys, I'm glad I'm doing it right.
  • 04-29-2008, 06:28 PM
    BMorrison
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Very nice setup though. I bet he's lovin' it. Good work!:gj:
  • 04-30-2008, 12:35 AM
    butters!
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    i cant see a space between the bottom of the tank for the uth.another thing is the wires,dig up a lil aspen and hide them.that kind of tape also smells really bad wen hot,if toxic i dunno but i wouldnt use it.
  • 04-30-2008, 12:51 AM
    YvesA
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Butters420 View Post
    i cant see a space between the bottom of the tank for the uth.another thing is the wires,dig up a lil aspen and hide them.that kind of tape also smells really bad wen hot,if toxic i dunno but i wouldnt use it.

    I'm using the rubber leg/spacer things that came with the UTH at the edges of the tank to raise it up like it's mentioned in the directions.
    What tape are you speaking of?
  • 04-30-2008, 01:15 AM
    butters!
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    the tape keeping the foil on the screen.and sorry for not seeing the spacers.
  • 04-30-2008, 02:56 AM
    Igor
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by YvesA View Post
    Thanks!

    chetman7, how did you place the tubbing from the tropicaire into the tank?
    I have it in the small gap the critter cage has but it squishes the tube. I thought of making a small hole on the mesh but then when I slide the top off the tube will go with it - a catch 22. :P

    heyy i got the exact same tank and hides and water dish as you!! maybe cause I am from toronto? lol, where did you get your stuff from?
  • 04-30-2008, 10:57 AM
    YvesA
    Re: Newest setup, looking for comments
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Butters420 View Post
    the tape keeping the foil on the screen.and sorry for not seeing the spacers.

    Good eye, the flash removed the shadow under the tank, that's why it looks like it's right on the table. :)
    I checked the heat on the tape and it's only slightly warm, I don't think it'll cause problems, do you? It's a 50 infrared I got in there.


    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Igor View Post
    heyy i got the exact same tank and hides and water dish as you!! maybe cause I am from toronto? lol, where did you get your stuff from?

    I got the tank from Captain Dragon Reptiles and the bowl/hides from a small pet shop here, as well as the plants etc.
    Another Canadian among us! :)
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