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colombian boa

hells_kitty Jun 22, 2003 04:41 PM

hi,

i'm getting a colombian boa soon but before i do, i need to now a few things that i can't find on the internet,i'm ganna use a undertank heater and a zoo med basking spot lamp should i use a 50w or 75w. also for night time is it ok if i leave on the undertank heater if i turn off the light? but i worried if it wont stay warm enough, and i also need to now what night time temps are acceptable. thanks

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Ed_r Jun 23, 2003 09:17 AM

Your heat lamp requirements depend on the size of your enclosure. Also if you are using a zoomed heat pad, you will need to put a rheostat on the pad to limit the temperature it gets to, they get too hot and will burn your snake.

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