Mortevicar
Not so new Member
Hi all
Stein are currently building me an enclosure for my 11 month old BHP from Dens; I will have the enclosure for about 2 weeks before the snake arrives. She is approximately 1 metre long.
The dimensions of the enclosure are 5ft L x 4ft H x 2ft deep. Stein do not use heat globes; they have created a very thick, low incline artificial tree branch that leads to a very large basking shelf at the top of the enclosure, which will have 6 halogen lights. I have also purchased a large URS radiating rock (30 cms in diameter) with an internal thermosat (temperature range 28-30C) that will sit at the bottom of the enclosure. the remaining areas will be at ambient temperature.
I have been told that this is enough for her as although not aboreal, with such a low incline branch that has lots of grip she can climb to the top to bask (or on the radiating rock if she prefers). I spoke to quite a few breeders as I was worried about the aboreal issue; everyone has told me "a BHP will climb".
So, after all of my babbling I have a few questions I was hoping the forum could help me on:
1. Is this enough heat for a BHP?
2. If it is, do I leave them on at night, or just the radiating rock? Or nothing at all at night?
3. On a warm day, do I leave everything off until I get home and get the lounge room temperature down then switch on the lights?
If anyone could be of any assistance that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Morris
Stein are currently building me an enclosure for my 11 month old BHP from Dens; I will have the enclosure for about 2 weeks before the snake arrives. She is approximately 1 metre long.
The dimensions of the enclosure are 5ft L x 4ft H x 2ft deep. Stein do not use heat globes; they have created a very thick, low incline artificial tree branch that leads to a very large basking shelf at the top of the enclosure, which will have 6 halogen lights. I have also purchased a large URS radiating rock (30 cms in diameter) with an internal thermosat (temperature range 28-30C) that will sit at the bottom of the enclosure. the remaining areas will be at ambient temperature.
I have been told that this is enough for her as although not aboreal, with such a low incline branch that has lots of grip she can climb to the top to bask (or on the radiating rock if she prefers). I spoke to quite a few breeders as I was worried about the aboreal issue; everyone has told me "a BHP will climb".
So, after all of my babbling I have a few questions I was hoping the forum could help me on:
1. Is this enough heat for a BHP?
2. If it is, do I leave them on at night, or just the radiating rock? Or nothing at all at night?
3. On a warm day, do I leave everything off until I get home and get the lounge room temperature down then switch on the lights?
If anyone could be of any assistance that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Morris