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I'd suggest moving the tape and putting it over the top of the screen, not underneath it. You never want any type of adhesive in with a snake, because should the event happen where a strip of tape falls down and the snake gets caught in it, it can very easily damage its scales if not have them get completely torn off.
I'd also suggest getting another of the same type of log hide to put on both ends of the enclosure. It's always a good idea to have two identical hides so the snake can freely choose the temperature gradient without having to be picky about what type of hide it'd prefer to be in at that time (they'll nearly always choose security over temperature otherwise).
Beyond those little tidbits though, you seem to be doing a splendid job.
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Snagrio
I'd suggest moving the tape and putting it over the top of the screen, not underneath it. You never want any type of adhesive in with a snake, because should the event happen where a strip of tape falls down and the snake gets caught in it, it can very easily damage its scales if not have them get completely torn off.
I'd also suggest getting another of the same type of log hide to put on both ends of the enclosure. It's always a good idea to have two identical hides so the snake can freely choose the temperature gradient without having to be picky about what type of hide it'd prefer to be in at that time (they'll nearly always choose security over temperature otherwise).
Beyond those little tidbits though, you seem to be doing a splendid job.
I put it inside because I felt like the adhesive side facing down would be a bad idea just in case there was condensation buildup and it dripped into the enclosure with traces of the adhesive glue. Maybe I'm overthinking it?
And the log that's on the left is the warm side, and the other attached to the wall of the terrarium is on the cool side, and she can get under it or inside of it as a second hide. She moves between them as she feels the need to.
Thank you for the feedback
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Jslantz94
I put it inside because I felt like the adhesive side facing down would be a bad idea just in case there was condensation buildup and it dripped into the enclosure with traces of the adhesive glue. Maybe I'm overthinking it?
And the log that's on the left is the warm side, and the other attached to the wall of the terrarium is on the cool side, and she can get under it or inside of it as a second hide. She moves between them as she feels the need to.
Thank you for the feedback
Good point. You could perhaps put one layer nonstick side down and have the other layer on top of it (so they're taped to each other) and make it slightly longer to attach to the edges of the lid, so the condensation only touches the nonstick side.
And ah, I see. All good then.
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Snagrio
Good point. You could perhaps put one layer nonstick side down and have the other layer on top of it (so they're taped to each other) and make it slightly longer to attach to the edges of the lid, so the condensation only touches the nonstick side.
And ah, I see. All good then.
Okay that's a good idea, thank you!
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Jslantz94
I put it inside because I felt like the adhesive side facing down would be a bad idea just in case there was condensation buildup and it dripped into the enclosure with traces of the adhesive glue. Maybe I'm overthinking it?
And the log that's on the left is the warm side, and the other attached to the wall of the terrarium is on the cool side, and she can get under it or inside of it as a second hide. She moves between them as she feels the need to.
Thank you for the feedback
Google pictures of snakes and tape. You will be removing it like lightning. It is never a good idea to use tape inside the cage. It can really harm and even easily kill the snake. Imagine it getting stuck on it and while trying to get off covers its mouth and nose. That is probably game over unless you find it quick.....but then how do you get it off without ripping scales off?
Cut some carboard to fit each square and cover them in foil. Then you simply set them on top of the screen. They can then be easily removed while giving better insulation and humidity control while in use.
Last edited by KMG; 09-20-2021 at 08:51 PM.
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by KMG
Google pictures of snakes and tape. You will be removing it like lightning. It is never a good idea to use tape inside the cage. It can really harm and even easily kill the snake. Imagine it getting stuck on it and while trying to get off covers its mouth and nose. That is probably game over unless you find it quick.....but then how do you get it off without ripping scales off?
Cut some carboard to fit each square and cover them in foil. Then you simply set them on top of the screen. They can then be easily removed while giving better insulation and humidity control while in use.
I have more of the PVC board, I will cut that to fit the screen and cover it in foil. Thank you!
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Jslantz94
I have more of the PVC board, I will cut that to fit the screen and cover it in foil. Thank you!
That would work great and really I don't think I would cover it in foil. The only reason I suggested it with carboard is to keep it from absorbing the moisture. I think pvc cubes would look clean on top.
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by KMG
That would work great and really I don't think I would cover it in foil. The only reason I suggested it with carboard is to keep it from absorbing the moisture. I think pvc cubes would look clean on top.
Oh okay I see what you are saying, yeah it would look clean. I guess my only concern would be the heat on the PVC sheets from the lamp. Do you think that it would release chemicals if heated?
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Re: New BP owner
Originally Posted by Jslantz94
Oh okay I see what you are saying, yeah it would look clean. I guess my only concern would be the heat on the PVC sheets from the lamp. Do you think that it would release chemicals if heated?
Not knowing exactly what you are using I can not say 100% but my guess would be everything would be fine.
I would cut them just like you have the tape....unless you can make a nice circle cut to match the lamp shade. The pvc sitting beside the lamp should not create any issues.
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0.1 Brooks Kingsnake 0.1 Speckled Kingsnake 1.0 Western Hognose
0.1 Blonde Madagascar Hognose 1.0 Columbian Boa
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