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How many of you guys on the forum cover the cords of your internal filters/heaters? I always do it with my cords for my crocodilians, and even some turtles.. Yet, I see many pictures of exposed cords.. Has anyone ever had a crocodilian bite through a cord? I'm just curious, as I have always been told that it is very important to do so ..
Matt
Technically it is highly recommended. I am personally guilty of failing to do so on my outdoor enclosure. There is about a foot of cable showing going into the power source. I haven't quite thought of a way to protect it and it be sufficient. The only thing I can think to cover the wires with is some wire loom and duct tape. However, larger gators/crocs would be able to bite through it. Personally, I would just recommend making sure that all cables are out of immediate access. If the cables are RIGHT there in the crocs face, then most likely he is going to bite it and get zapped. However, if the cables are not in the crocs path, then it's nothing that they should be too concerned with. On my indoor enclosure, the wires are covered and protected. Both enclosures have powered items connected to a GFI.
Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative
All I do, is cover the exposed part of the cord with some of the 3/4" rubber tubing.. Just cut it down the side, and fasten it on with cable ties or whatever.. Then if the animals are to bite it, there's enough rubber that their teeth won't sink in.
Matt
HHmm, I have thought of that but couldnt find quite what I was looking for at Lowes. Where do you purchase the rubber tubing from that would be thick enough to prevent the crocs teeth from puncturing it?
Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative
silly rubber hose wouldnt keep my caiman from biting thru heater cords if she wanted to. Small PVC is the better bet.
>>HHmm, I have thought of that but couldnt find quite what I was looking for at Lowes. Where do you purchase the rubber tubing from that would be thick enough to prevent the crocs teeth from puncturing it?
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>>Chris
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>>Chris Law
>>U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
>>Herpetoculture Element Representative
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