Horn20
Not so new Member
Hi there
I am currently setting up an environment for the pending purchase of an Albino Darwin Python. Just want to check that what i am setting up will be great for my new hatchy.
1. Sealed timber enclosure approx. 600(L)x400(W)x500(H), with sliding glass lockable front.
2. Compact spiral UVB 10% globe, mounted inside mesh cage.
3. Ceramic heat emitter, mounted at one end of enclosure (hot end).
4. Ventilation grille mounted at top of cool end wall.
5. Light and heater controlled by combined timer and thermostat.
6. Enclosure will be located in a reasonably, year round, temperature stable part of my home.
7. Several small hides, whilst she is still young.
8. Organic material substrate.
9. Reasonably large, shallow water dish.
10. Branches and such.
Just a few questions,
1. Will the UVB globe provide any added heat to speak of?, as i am intending to use it only to provide general lighting, and necessary UVB requirements, and not for heating.
2. Should i mount the ventilation grille in the cool end, or the hot end?
3. Is organic material substrate the best option for a Darwin?
I have cared for lizards in the past and have not had any issues with health or unhappy animals, but I have never cared for snakes, and so, I wish to get my environment set up and fully functional now, well before i buy my first Darwin, in spring/summer.
Any tips and pointers will be greatly appreciated from a new player,
Thanks heaps.
I am currently setting up an environment for the pending purchase of an Albino Darwin Python. Just want to check that what i am setting up will be great for my new hatchy.
1. Sealed timber enclosure approx. 600(L)x400(W)x500(H), with sliding glass lockable front.
2. Compact spiral UVB 10% globe, mounted inside mesh cage.
3. Ceramic heat emitter, mounted at one end of enclosure (hot end).
4. Ventilation grille mounted at top of cool end wall.
5. Light and heater controlled by combined timer and thermostat.
6. Enclosure will be located in a reasonably, year round, temperature stable part of my home.
7. Several small hides, whilst she is still young.
8. Organic material substrate.
9. Reasonably large, shallow water dish.
10. Branches and such.
Just a few questions,
1. Will the UVB globe provide any added heat to speak of?, as i am intending to use it only to provide general lighting, and necessary UVB requirements, and not for heating.
2. Should i mount the ventilation grille in the cool end, or the hot end?
3. Is organic material substrate the best option for a Darwin?
I have cared for lizards in the past and have not had any issues with health or unhappy animals, but I have never cared for snakes, and so, I wish to get my environment set up and fully functional now, well before i buy my first Darwin, in spring/summer.
Any tips and pointers will be greatly appreciated from a new player,
Thanks heaps.