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gui_bovo
Snake Mite

Brazil
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Posted - 21/06/2012 :  16:22:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello, was wondering what the best brand for heated stones, exo terra or zoo med?
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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 21/06/2012 :  19:38:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Neither. Hot rocks are a bad idea and can lead to really bad burns on your snake. Stick to heatmats.
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gui_bovo
Snake Mite

Brazil
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Posted - 22/06/2012 :  03:40:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you!

using thermostat is dangerous?
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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 22/06/2012 :  09:29:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
No you MUST use a thermostat.
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gui_bovo
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Posted - 12/07/2012 :  20:40:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm sorry but I do not think I was clear the second time.

if I use a heated stone along with the thermostat is dangerous?

thank you!
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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 12/07/2012 :  20:49:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gui_bovo

I'm sorry but I do not think I was clear the second time.

if I use a heated stone along with the thermostat is dangerous?

thank you!


Yes they are a bad idea altogether.
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gui_bovo
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Posted - 13/11/2012 :  11:20:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Guys thanks for the replies ..

I'm thinking of buying the mat exo terra heat wave desert or forest. Which is the best? i have a terrarium with 1.5 m length, 0.6 m high and 0.6 m wide. my room ranges from 53F to 86F.
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deadmansfinger
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Posted - 13/11/2012 :  13:44:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You want the desert one as the rainforest one is for humid/rainforest setups.
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