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Amy2310
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/03/2011 : 19:38:46
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I've just got a new ruby eye lavender king snake, and have a question regarding UV lighting.
I've read various conflicting advice, some saying that they don't require UV's, some saying they do, and some saying it'd be beneficial.
At the moment he/she is in a little faun at the moment until we can sort out a viv we acquired yesterday, it's got a few drilled holes in it that need filling in, plus I'm waiting for the silicon to dry fully before we finish off the full setup.
So basically what I'm asking is, do you guys use UV? If so can any one recommend one for a 30inch vivarium? |
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Sta~ple
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/03/2011 : 19:50:47
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| They do not need UV ^^ and I do not use UV for any of my snakes |
  
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Amy2310
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 25/03/2011 : 19:54:24
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| I was really hoping that was going to be the conclusion! We weren't 100% sure as they're diurnal, so I'd rather have got advice from owners, other than random care sheets :P |
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 25/03/2011 : 21:58:01
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The only lights I have in my king vivs are low wattage LED ones. They give off enough light to allow better visibility in the vivs/stacks and to give a much better photoperiod for the snakes, yet cost a fraction of any other bulb to run and have no real heat coming off them which is perfect.
I dunno why people have suggested a uv light, most of them are tubes and a king would break one of those within a few seconds of coiling round it I reckon. Whereas normal bulbs (even most energy saver ones) get VERY hot so would need a protective guard. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
SOME OF MY ANIMALS
 
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Amy2310
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 25/03/2011 : 22:21:04
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| Yeah, that's another thing I was concerned about, I'd end up getting a standard light, mainly for viewing, and for the daily cycle, but I need to find a good brand that don't explode or break after a few months. Learnt the hard way with some bulbs! |
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Sta~ple
Hatchling
United Kingdom
432 Posts |
Posted - 25/03/2011 : 22:52:17
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| I have some push LEDs for my snakes. Only ever use them when its dark and I need to do a water change or a spot check! Then again when it is summer the snakes get plenty of light even the ones at the bottom of the stack. |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 26/03/2011 : 01:42:15
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I should copy my LED light system on here as well shouldn't I??
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SOME OF MY ANIMALS
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Sta~ple
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/03/2011 : 07:57:59
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| Yes you should! |
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Amy2310
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
45 Posts |
Posted - 26/03/2011 : 09:06:46
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| I'm probably going to do the same as what we have for our Royal, mainly because the vivarium I'm planning on moving him into is almost pitch black inside, even with the sun light coming in through the window! I'd be interested in seeing the LED's though. |
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UV Lighting
