Enclosure Redesign...

[DEKAN]

So you remmember my enclosure:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/434/miterrariomz4.jpg

So the idea is to put the glass from the water part in 90º, put more water, about 60 liters, this is because I want to put a power head as filter combined with passive filter (tube with a sponge and a grill at the bottom)...what do you think? ...still too much trouble? ...too much humidity?

And what kind of subtrate will you recommend, I don't like the peat moss, it's cheap but it's always wet, in a sorta of speakin... and I saw a few new inquilines, little bugs, some of them with wings, this seems not to bother the snake but...I don't find them attractive :mad:

Or you have a better idea to redesign my enclosure?... I'm open to new ideas :D

[drache]

wouldn't that have the same potential problems as a waterfall?
you know - from this thread
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/general-talk/153-some-new-garters.html

[Cazador]

Thanks Rhea. I totally agree but didn't want to sound like a broken record :).

Rick

[DEKAN]

Ohhh I see...thanx for your help, ok no more lake then :D and I'm totally changing the subtrate, it's a big problem when my snakes eat

Thanx agian :D

[Cazador]

Robert,

If you want to include a big water body in your vivarium, consider adding a plastic box full of water. That way it can be easily removed, cleaned, and disinfected.

Rick

[drache]

that is my solution
for larger species requiring more water I use litter pans
I can syphon out some of the water before removing the pan for cleaning, to reduce spillage
and I put them back into the enclosure first and then refill them
but I take them out and completely wash them at least twice per week

[DEKAN]

:D Great idea, it's gonna be easier to clean and even more cheap, just one big rock and a piece of wood for aquariums will help the snake to get out..so let me think how can I seal the borders...Mmmm, maybe just a few river rocks will do the job. :P

Thanx again, next week I'll post some pictures