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:shrugs: I would like some input on what people think of PLEXYGLASS for a snakes tank. I have been looking all over for a larger, tank for my corns, but now i am thinking of building..........Does any one dissagree on the fact that i might use 1/4" thinck plexy????? Should I have concerns of using this.....I have heard of others using it for BOAS, and PYTHONS, but my corns deserve better if this is not a good way to go.... I would like to give my corns the best their is too offer...lol (( the wife doesn't even get this much treatment from me )).... Any input on this matter would br greatly appreciated.... :cheers:
 
It will work fine for the enclosure, but you'll need to be careful what you use to clean the plexiglass. It will scratch very easily.
 
Thanks CAV, my question has been answered, so i have nothing to worry about with it melting then with the heat lamp, and rock??
any ideas of what to use to keep it clean without scratching???
 
Well that is a diifferent question. :)

You do not want to set the lamp directly on the plexiglass becuase it will melt and warp. A better idea is to build it out of wood and just use the plexi for the front. Do not use any kind of scouring pad or cleanser when cleaning the plexi.

Also, DO NOT USE HEAT ROCKS! The should not be used with reptiles for any reason. They have a notorious reputation for causing burns to animals.

FWIW, here are a few ideas for other housing solutions.
 
CAV said:
Also, DO NOT USE HEAT ROCKS! The should not be used with reptiles for any reason. They have a notorious reputation for causing burns to animals.
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A while back I was given a few heat rocks. I used one in one of my tanks and it didn't burn my snake. Then again I cut the cord off of it prior to putting it in the tank. :grin01:
 
Well if you have wireless capabilities sure! Not all of use are made of money. :rolleyes:
 
CAV said:
Also, DO NOT USE HEAT ROCKS! The should not be used with reptiles for any reason. They have a notorious reputation for causing burns to animals.
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NO reptiles? I was always under the impression that they were not to be used for snakes, but were okay for lizards because they can use their legs to raise their body up off of the rock to a comfortable distance (whereas a snake will just sit there and cook). :confused:
 
thelyonsking said:
I gotta ask, do you recycle the mice you feed the snakes? :shrugs:
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Darn right. The remains from that goes out to the compost pile and it gets recycled into fertilizer.
 
TrpnBils said:
NO reptiles? I was always under the impression that they were not to be used for snakes, but were okay for lizards because they can use their legs to raise their body up off of the rock to a comfortable distance (whereas a snake will just sit there and cook). :confused:
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Lizards are just as capable of receiving thermal burns from heat rocks as snakes are. They do not feel heat like we do. We put our hand on a hot stove and pull it away. Reptiles would not. (not that I've ever had my reptiles near a stove, but you get the idea! :) )
 
We have a hot rock in with our leopard gecko and he doesn't climb on it, he just snuggles up next to it for the ambient heat. Maybe some reptiles are smarter than others??
 
dionythicus said:
We have a hot rock in with our leopard gecko and he doesn't climb on it, he just snuggles up next to it for the ambient heat. Maybe some reptiles are smarter than others??
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And maybe some reptiles are "burrowers" instead of "baskers". ;)

regards,
jazz
 
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