So I've just placed a deposit on a beautiful Jungle hatchling, and now I need to make sure that I will have everything ready for the arrival.
A 'click-clack' tub has been supplied and is large enough for quite a while, so that's of no issue. I will be using paper towels and newspaper for substrate, this seems to be universally used and easy to clean. Water bowl will be something bottom heavy, haven't got anything just yet but that's not of immediate concern. Hides will consist of small cardboard boxes or toilet/paper towel rolls, these again seem popular with a lot of what I've seen here.
What I need are a heat pad and thermostat, and a source for food, as far as I can tell. I am of course open to anyone that mentions I need more.
I've found heat pads local to me for sale, there is one that is 4w and 15cmx14cm, would this be enough for quite a while, or would it be a better idea to begin with this or start with a higher wattage/sized pad? (20w+)
I've been recommended both an ATC210 Thermostat and a Habistat - type unknown- and I'm not entirely sure what's best. Any preferences here, anything that will aid in the keeping of temperatures accurately? Also I've just realised I'm not sure where the thermometer for measuring the temperatures should go once everything has been installed, in contact with the heatpad or through a hole into the enclosure to measure either the ambient temp or contact plastic temp?
After being told a few horror stories about shop foods, could anyone recommend local rat breeders in the Bayside area? I'd feel much safer supplying my snake with food that I know the source of.
If there's anything I've missed, massive or not, please don't hesitate to tell me. I have nothing but the best interest in mind for this snake, the last thing I would EVER want to do is bring it home to an unsuitable environment and cause it any kind of harm.
Forgot to ask too, does anyone know of any reputable reptile vets in the bayside/south east suburbs area of Melbourne? Both standard hours and anyone that can be contacted for after hours. Going to hang those details straight on the fridge.
Thanks for any help!
A 'click-clack' tub has been supplied and is large enough for quite a while, so that's of no issue. I will be using paper towels and newspaper for substrate, this seems to be universally used and easy to clean. Water bowl will be something bottom heavy, haven't got anything just yet but that's not of immediate concern. Hides will consist of small cardboard boxes or toilet/paper towel rolls, these again seem popular with a lot of what I've seen here.
What I need are a heat pad and thermostat, and a source for food, as far as I can tell. I am of course open to anyone that mentions I need more.
I've found heat pads local to me for sale, there is one that is 4w and 15cmx14cm, would this be enough for quite a while, or would it be a better idea to begin with this or start with a higher wattage/sized pad? (20w+)
I've been recommended both an ATC210 Thermostat and a Habistat - type unknown- and I'm not entirely sure what's best. Any preferences here, anything that will aid in the keeping of temperatures accurately? Also I've just realised I'm not sure where the thermometer for measuring the temperatures should go once everything has been installed, in contact with the heatpad or through a hole into the enclosure to measure either the ambient temp or contact plastic temp?
After being told a few horror stories about shop foods, could anyone recommend local rat breeders in the Bayside area? I'd feel much safer supplying my snake with food that I know the source of.
If there's anything I've missed, massive or not, please don't hesitate to tell me. I have nothing but the best interest in mind for this snake, the last thing I would EVER want to do is bring it home to an unsuitable environment and cause it any kind of harm.
Forgot to ask too, does anyone know of any reputable reptile vets in the bayside/south east suburbs area of Melbourne? Both standard hours and anyone that can be contacted for after hours. Going to hang those details straight on the fridge.
Thanks for any help!
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