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RE: east african gaboon
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by Phobos on November 7, 2005
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They should be kept at a low of 70 and a high of 85. Mine keeps to the low side of the range 70-75 and is rarely seen at the higher side.
Al
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RE: east african gaboon
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by Phobos on November 7, 2005
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My set-up is a bit more complex than most people tend to create for their snakes. Completely set up the 3 cages cost runs between $900 & $1200 cost,considering the snakes they house cost me $300 all together.
All the large Bitis I keep are in Vision 400's (48W" x 26D" x 14H")- using Zoo Med Premium Reptile Bark as the substrate. I like the long length because it allows me to work with a greater safety margin. She can cover 1 foot in less than 0.2 seconds packing the power of a Mike Tyson punch.
For heating, I use Pro Heat Radiant Panel controlled by a BAH-1000 Thermostat. My entire room is heated/cooled to 72 @ 55% humidity year round. This allows me to make "micro-climates" in each cage from a stable room. My desert snakes have a different controller to allow a good "night drop" down to room temperature. The tropical snakes are automatically misted using Pro Mist micro fine misting systems to raise the humidity levels to the 75% range.
The only (large Bitis) that goes to the hots spot is my Puff Adder. The Rhino and Gabby have never been seen on the hot spot and actually seek cool spots in the cage. I have various silk plants inside the cage for them to hide in and make it look nice.
Al
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