new corn snake set up

[poison123]

I haven't had any problems with the extra heat in fact hes had a much better appetite. And he does seek it out.

[jaleely]

That lil snakey seems to be doing fine, to me. Also is that 105 the surface temp under the lamp, or under all the substrate? There is a lot of open air, as long as his humidity is okay, it should be fine. It's good for the bio stuff. *shrug*
Higher metabolism snakes seem to do better with higher heat.

Kat and wayne have been doing snakes for a long time though..

[poison123]

Originally Posted by jaleely

That lil snakey seems to be doing fine, to me. Also is that 105 the surface temp under the lamp, or under all the substrate? There is a lot of open air, as long as his humidity is okay, it should be fine. It's good for the bio stuff. *shrug*
Higher metabolism snakes seem to do better with higher heat.

Kat and wayne have been doing snakes for a long time though..

WOW sorry i missed this. The 105 reading is right under the lamp (basking spot)

And Kat's and Wayne's opinion is very welcomed

[poison123]

just snapped these pics today.





Hes fresh out of hibernation.

[Corey209]

How often do you need to change bio active substrate and where could I get my hands on some?

[poison123]

Originally Posted by Corey209

How often do you need to change bio active substrate and where could I get my hands on some?

The whole point of bio active substrate is to never have to change it or at least go a long time with out. And the "bio-active" part is from the tiny bugs that live in the substrate with out them its just normal substrate. You can turn Almost anything into Bio-Active substrate from bark to soil to moss to aspen. Just colect items from outside like bark,wood and leaf litter. Or you can add your own bugs like spring tail and isopods. I believe "BarelyBreathing" Has a thread up about the different types she uses search her threads and you should find it.

Also im using top soil and Childrens washed play sand. You can also dig up you own substrate.

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by poison123

The whole point of bio active substrate is to never have to change it or at least go a long time with out. And the "bio-active" part is from the tiny bugs that live in the substrate with out them its just normal substrate. You can turn Almost anything into Bio-Active substrate from bark to soil to moss to aspen. Just colect items from outside like bark,wood and leaf litter. Or you can add your own bugs like spring tail and isopods. I believe "BarelyBreathing" Has a thread up about the different types she uses search her threads and you should find it.

Also im using top soil and Childrens washed play sand. You can also dig up you own substrate.

I'm thinking about mixing coco fiber and reptibark as it looks nice and seems to hold humidity well from what I've been told. I don't really like the idea of isopods in my enclosures but I'll definitely try out springtails if I can find some.

Bio-active Substrate | Gecko Time

Just found this and they use top soil with sand from the beach.

[poison123]

Originally Posted by Corey209

I'm thinking about mixing coco fiber and reptibark as it looks nice and seems to hold humidity well from what I've been told. I don't really like the idea of isopods in my enclosures but I'll definitely try out springtails if I can find some.

Bio-active Substrate | Gecko Time

Just found this and they use top soil with sand from the beach.

What will you be using it for? For the ball id suggest DEEP burrowable substrate. coco fiber and bark cant hold strong burrows. And i believe play sand is sand from the beach.

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by poison123

What will you be using it for? For the ball id suggest DEEP burrowable substrate. coco fiber and bark cant hold strong burrows. And i believe play sand is sand from the beach.

I want to try and do it for both my boas and the ball. Any specific recommendations for both?

[poison123]

Originally Posted by Corey209

I want to try and do it for both my boas and the ball. Any specific recommendations for both?

From my understanding of bci's is there not burrowers there are often found in trees though that doesnt mean they wont hide in a burrow thats already made by something else. So i guess mixing sand/soil until it looks right to you would be the best way to go and top it off with leaf litter. i didn't use bio-active substrate when i had my boas so im not to sure what they would prefer but i would definitely take that rout now if i had them.

[Jason_Hood]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Agreed.

I keep my corn snake at normal room temps, never supplied any extra heat at all.

Had him six years now, so it must be working out OK.

You are asking for trouble. Heat is needed for proper body functions including immune response. You may have just been free of issues for 6 years by luck, a temp of 105 for basking (which wild snakes use frequently) takes away the need for luck.

Jason

[poison123]

Look at this great looking burrow he made



Its pretty big around and deep.

[poison123]

I cant seem to get a good pic of how deep it is but trust me it is much deeper.

[poison123]

[poison123]

Making a new home.