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[Chuck1289]

Ok well i've got a new glass viv for my ball python and i've read the sticky at the top of the page (Great Work) But i didn't get the plexiglas thing? i need to get a ceramic bulb for my ball so i can get good ambiant temps. But how do i actually get the lamp to heat the viv without it being inside or cracking the glass? Ahhhh Help me!!!Oh and im going to but a Exo Terra Wire light for the bulb (It is a lamp).

[Chuck1289]

Bump......

[cH@0s]

I dont know if im being silly, but dont you rest it on the tank lid. Presuming it's a screen top?

If you dont want it touching the screen, then take a piece of hardboard, and cut a hole in it big enough for the lamp housing to rest on and put that on top of the screen.

Really hope im not missing something here

[Chuck1289]

Well it looks like the viv i ordered has a glass lid? Im not really sure hmmm i'll have to see when i get it.I guess a lid can't be made of glass? lol any more ideas anyone.im stoooook

[Chuck1289]

http://www.livefoodsbypost.co.uk/per...2in-2621-p.asp

Here this is the viv im getting but im getting a bigger size then the one in the link.

[SecurityStacey]

The tank in that link says it has a mesh top, right? Wouldn't that be the wire top, not glass?

[Argentra]

Ok, first off CALM DOWN.

The tank you got is a good one with a slide/lock SCREEN top. Very good for snakes. I can help you out with setting it up, but I'll have to PM you my setup list since it's rather long.

Rather than a bulb, which suck out humidity and aren't really a proper source for main heating, you need an Under Tank Heating pad or Flexwatt heat tape and a thermostat. Snakes, BPs especially, fair best getting their heat from below.
But if you wanted to use a lamp for viewing or ambient air temp boosts, then you would suspend it 8-12" above the lid and use no higher than a 50watt bulb.

I'll send that list to ya ASAP.