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Wullie
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Hi all, having decided to get an ATB as a display snake, my son wants a planted viv. looking for info and pics if poss for some ideas. We will be using an exo-terra 45cm cube as a starter until the snake grows out of it.
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what type of snake is it  |
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Wullie
What sort of humidity are we talking about?
What kind of lighting will you be using?
Temps in the viv?
Basking spot?
You say the 45 cube is a grow out viv, is this the one you want to plant or is the final viv the one? if so what size is the final viv going to be?
If you let me know these parameters I can work out a list of suitable plants for the viv mate
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Wullie
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Sorry MJ I havent visited this thread as I had given up on getting any replies.
I am looking to plant the viv which is 45sq base and 60 high (cm). Temps will be mid 80s I think with a gradient top to bottom, and relatively high humidity app 80-90% but still to check for definate.
I believe the ATBs are 'shy' snakes during the day so plants with a bit of hieght and some low bushier styles to give options for hiding away. I was intending leaving the plants potted, for easier cleaning and maintenance.
I already have coco mulch (I think) that comes in a 'brick' and add water to swell it up, and some chips, cedar I think, to cover this to hold the moisture. heating I think will probably be a ceramic mounted above the mesh but still to be decided, and I believe I require some UV for the plants.
As I was able to get a taller viv than was originally planned, this will be a longer term housing solution, and may be perminant depending on growth of snakes.
I have quite a bit of time to spare as the ATB(s) which are coming next week will still be tubbed as they are quite small.
Thanks
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have you got it yet wullie??
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| Lynne wrote: | | have you got it yet wullie?? |
The viv or the snake? If your talking about anything else, that was just a roumor 
Scott got the viv at Christmas and we are off doon the West coast next weekend for him to get the snake (or 2)
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| Wullie wrote: | | Lynne wrote: | | have you got it yet wullie?? |
The viv or the snake? If your talking about anything else, that was just a roumor
Scott got the viv at Christmas and we are off doon the West coast next weekend for him to get the snake (or 2)
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the snake!!!! thats great tell him i want to see it remember.
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Epipremnum pinnatum, Philodendron scandens, Scindapsus pictus...
Those are always good choices. Just pot tehm with small pot or let them hang from basket.
Light for plants is recommended and they don't like high UVB levels.
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| Wullie wrote: | Sorry MJ I havent visited this thread as I had given up on getting any replies.
I am looking to plant the viv which is 45sq base and 60 high (cm). Temps will be mid 80s I think with a gradient top to bottom, and relatively high humidity app 80-90% but still to check for definate.
I believe the ATBs are 'shy' snakes during the day so plants with a bit of hieght and some low bushier styles to give options for hiding away. I was intending leaving the plants potted, for easier cleaning and maintenance.
I already have coco mulch (I think) that comes in a 'brick' and add water to swell it up, and some chips, cedar I think, to cover this to hold the moisture. heating I think will probably be a ceramic mounted above the mesh but still to be decided, and I believe I require some UV for the plants.
As I was able to get a taller viv than was originally planned, this will be a longer term housing solution, and may be perminant depending on growth of snakes.
I have quite a bit of time to spare as the ATB(s) which are coming next week will still be tubbed as they are quite small.
Thanks
Wullie |
Cedar is deadly to reptiles. Orchid Bark is a good alternative.
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