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CarlosTheSnake

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hey all,
towards the end of the year i think i might build an enclosure and with a desert theme for my stimmy python. I will probably use red desert sand substrate or a sand/clay/water mix for a more solid ground, and was wondering what the best heating option would be? thanks
 
hey all,
towards the end of the year i think i might build an enclosure and with a desert theme for my stimmy python. I will probably use red desert sand substrate or a sand/clay/water mix for a more solid ground, and was wondering what the best heating option would be? thanks
I’d use heat mats/heat tape
 
Hi CarlosTheSnake
I personaly would avoid sand or any fine substrate in a python enclosure. It can be acidentaly ingested with food. Good luck.
 
planning on including a mercury vapor lamp as well - will i need the lamp and heat mat?
Depends, do you want it for uv of for heat?
Heat mats are a great way to go for snakes
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hey all,
towards the end of the year i think i might build an enclosure and with a desert theme for my stimmy python. I will probably use red desert sand substrate or a sand/clay/water mix for a more solid ground, and was wondering what the best heating option would be? thanks
What are the dimensions if the enclosure?
 
Depends, do you want it for uv of for heat?
Heat mats are a great way to go for snakes
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What are the dimensions if the enclosure?
still deciding - something like 800mmL x 350mmD x 500mmH. UV will be for the snake, i know that they don't really need it but i might add some bushes/tussel grass as well.
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killing 2 birds with one stone with a mercury vapor lamp though
 
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