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My new BP, AND his setup

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  • 01-19-2009, 01:00 AM
    Otto1208
    My new BP, AND his setup
  • 01-19-2009, 01:02 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
  • 01-19-2009, 01:05 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
  • 01-19-2009, 01:17 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Are you open to suggestions? :oops:
  • 01-19-2009, 01:23 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    MORE THAN NOT.. ANYTHING TO HELPP that is one thing I need
  • 01-19-2009, 01:26 AM
    DutchHerp
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    I'll let you do the honors Starmon :)
  • 01-19-2009, 01:32 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Okay. Cool.
    You are off to a *great* start!! That is very good!!!
    I would make just a couple of changes and additions~~~
    - I'd get another hide for the cool side as well. This way the snake can thermoregulate and have his security issues met.
    - I'd make darn sure that the hide you have in there now doesn't get too hot!! It looks like it's metal and so could really heat up!!! Ouch!!
    - I don't see how you are measuring temps and humidity within the environment. Many people use the digital Acu-Rite thermometer/hygrometer for this (Lowe's for $12).
    - The water bowl is really huge! Is this to help humidity?
    - You might want to think about a UTH and get rid of the lamp. Lamps kill humidity. OR, you could keep the lamp and really foil and then duct tape the heck out of the screen top.
    - I would use something dark to cover the sides and the back of the tank. This will increase the security of the snake. If where the tank is is cold, you could cover the sides and back with something that is insulating; otherwise, just dark paper will work well!
    - Ooops! My bad!! I see a stick on dial type gauge. Sadly, while pet stores recommend them, they are not very accurate at all. Also, you have it stuck way up high and your snake lives way down low!!

    So, what do you think? Like I said, you're off to a great start; just some tweaks is all you need to make your snake content and healthy!!
  • 01-19-2009, 01:33 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DutchHerp View Post
    I'll let you do the honors Starmon :)

    Yeah, thanks darlin'!! :P
  • 01-19-2009, 01:38 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Hey, what's that house or building thing reflected in the hide?? Can you get a picture of that?? Crazy, I know, but I'm still designing our house at the ranch and I want to see something.....
  • 01-19-2009, 01:39 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    yes,, I appreciate the comment on a great start:D, but i had a stick on thermo, and I went and got a probe thermo from Petsmart it is stuck up high but, the cable is ran down in the substrate, I know i need to get another hide, I am working on that, I also have a branch from outside that I am going to disinfect. I also am working on getting a different bowl. The hide I have now is actually a hard cardboard... I also have a UTH the bulb is just for extra heat if needed... It is also low wattage. ( good for personal viewing at night so i can keep all lights off in the house for the day night cycle... any other info or help is appreciated
  • 01-19-2009, 01:40 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Do you have a thermostat for the UTH? That's an important piece of husbandry!
  • 01-19-2009, 01:42 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    it is a church building if thats what your talking about!! LOL it was a hard cardboard, It was a replica of a painting from Thomas Kinkaid !!
  • 01-19-2009, 01:43 AM
    Otto1208
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    not yet I am keeping a close eye on the temp untill i can get the money to purchase one!!
  • 01-19-2009, 02:05 AM
    starmom
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Otto1208 View Post
    it is a church building if thats what your talking about!! LOL it was a hard cardboard, It was a replica of a painting from Thomas Kinkaid !!

    I thought it was a Kinkaid! It looks like his colors! :D
  • 01-19-2009, 01:43 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: My new BP, AND his setup
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by starmom View Post
    Yeah, thanks darlin'!! :P

    You're welcome, of course. ;)
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