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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

it should cover a third of the viv floor. always remember to cover inside matts with something waterproof.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, I use a heat mat with mine, all is fine!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

one thing if you use inside a viv check to see if the air temperture is ok as i find heat mats dont heat the air very well.

if that make sence Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive heard of sticking the edges of the heat mat down with duct tape especially around the connector.Is this OK? Just Ive heard of bad things with snakes getting stuck to tape. The Viv will be set up at least a week before a snake goes in so i know Ive got the temp etc all correct.
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