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Caring for Hatchlings: Heating and Lighting alternatives

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Azixs

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Whilst browsing the forums I noticed that several products (Heat tape, deli-cup sized water bowls etc) that are commonly used in caring for newborns are not available where I live. I have been looking around, browsing for alternatives, but so far have come up short.

I remember someone mentioning using bottle caps as water bowls, but to be honest, I think there would be too high a risk of the cap falling over and drenching the container.

Basically, is there any way I could use products available in the UK to take care of newborn hatchlings, such as certain rack set ups where I could use a heat mat or similar?

Thanks


Az
 
My hatchling rack is heated with a reptile heat rope on a thermostat. I made the rack by converting a gass-fronted shelf unit I got in a charity shop. The hatchlings go into microwave food containers (like the ones chinese take away comes in). For water bowls they can't tip over so easily I use polystyrene cups almost as tall as the containers with the side cut out (a tip from Susie). Hope this helps
 

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Az, you could still use bottle caps or even emply film container and secure them to the bottom of the hatchling container with hot glue. To fill them without making a mess, use a small medicine type plastic syringe. To empty and clean the caps, remove contents (don't want to loose that hatchling!) and flip over a sink then wipe/clean and refil.
Hope this helps.
 
Jar lids are shallow enough to be convenient for little ones and don't tip over as easily as bottle caps. :)
 
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