climbing on lights

[westhamsc]

how do i stop my 1 year old carpet python from climbing on the lights should i make a cage up to put over the lights if so how fine should the mesh be so far luck has been on my side and he has not burnt him self but i want to avoid this so any suggestions would be helpful.

 

[Pinkie]

Hi, you can buy ready-made light globe cage protectors from Herpshop for $17.50.
Here's a link: www.herpshop.com.au

I think they are in the 'Lighting Equiptment' sub menu. I have dealt with Brian and he is very helpful and prompt.

 

[frodo]

Do as pinkie as said, there is also www.ultimatereptiles.com

If your in Qld www.petcity.net.au

 

[frodo]

petcity site is crap dont go there. Sorry

 

[Guest]

or makle one yourself much cheaper

 

[kitty_wench]

Hey, I just used a normal lamp shade covered in a metal mesh over the front and a little over the back, so he can't squeeze through.
The Mesh is bent around to fit the shade and then I put masking tape around the edges to get rid of sharpness. That way if you blow a light globe it's easy to replace.
It's not the pretiest thing, but it's effective.

 

[jake0476]

well i cant relly comment on that as everyone has given you top advice ..... there is also reptile barn at ST MARYS in sydney www.reptilebarn.com.au

 

[africancichlidau]

The commercial cages are not really suitable when the snake gets bigger as they are pretty light guage.there are some heavier ones available but I haven't seen them around for ages.

 

[Nicole]

Reptile barn has some pretty heavy duty ones. I use these. $70 last time I purchased one. The fitting and the cage is all in one. They have done the job nicely for me so far.

 

[africancichlidau]

My dear sweet Nicole, at $70.00 I would want them to come complete with a pair of GTP's! Sorry my sweet but I think that is a bit expensive

 

[frodo]

that seems pretty expensive but i spose its alright if it does the job.

 

[westhamsc]

thanks for that guys i made one out of 9mm mesh and it has a door so i can change the globe easy and it seems monty can't get up there so it's done its job

 

[Simon_Archibald]

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[Nicole]

Couldn't find these ones any where else so I willingly paid the $70...
Then again, I don't hve a big collection, so buying only 4 of them is not a bank-breaker.
I think they work well and look good, so I'd buy then again.

 

[SnakeBabe]

I don?t have lamps in any cages. They can burn, injure and even kill your pet. I strongly suggest you get yourself some radiant heat panels to avoid future problems. Here is a link to give you an idea of how they work
http://www.pro-products.com/proheat.html


Hugs and Hissessss,
Maria

 

[Artie]

Nothing wrong with $70, I have 3 of them, but they came with the enclosures.(Commercial) They are all stainless steel, and as mentioned by Nicole, the fittings are with them and all you have to do is plug them in.
I have seen them in three other Pet-Shops for eighty dollars, well $79.95 exactly.
I personally would not have any thing different, especially for larger snakes.

 

[africancichlidau]

I strongly suggest you get yourself some radiant heat panels

But you are all the heat I need snake babe

 

[Parko]

Little bit too hot maybe? Dont wanna burn yourself.

 

[SnakeBabe]

African? you say the sweetest things?thanks.

Hugs and Hissessss,
Maria

 

[jake0476]

i recently bought the ones from ultimate reptiles but the ones i got before that was from reptile world in campbelltown but they have closed down now ..... well last time i went there anyway...