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Old 25-06-2008, 09:08 PM
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hey everyone i get my first snake soon, just got to wait for a couple more feeds before i can have him. he is a snow corn. i just got my new tank through where the little fella will live for a few months but just wanted to check that this tank is good enough for starters.

i was gonna copy the picture but the website wont let me Complete Corn Snake Starter Kit (Basic) but hopefully this link will work.
it contains:
Habistat Mat Thermostat
Habistat Heat Pad 6" x 11" 7w
Exo Terra Faunarium Flat Large
Exo Terra Hide Cave (Small)
Exo Terra Water Dish (Medium)
Exo Terra Plastic Plant (Small)
Digital Thermometer
Cork Bark Hide Small

i have read most other posts on here about starter set ups but i just wanted to make sure i dont need to replace any thing or missing some thing.
thanx alot people
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Old 25-06-2008, 09:45 PM
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my arse fell out when i saw the price!

you can put something together a LOT cheaper for a starter kit.
A plastic tub - just drill your own vent holes, for about a fiver
Microclimate stat - about £20 or less second hand
heat mat - tenner tops, cheaper second hand from Ebay
hides - toilet roll tubes, boxes, tubs
digital thermometer - couple of quid from lots of places including possibly Asda etc
plants - any plastic plant
water bowl - a coffee lid or something a big bigger depending on the snakes size
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Old 25-06-2008, 09:51 PM
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thats pretty cheap compared to the others i have found. i have seen lots of other starter kits but there crap, lacking important stuff. i will make my own viv but not my first one. im surprised at how easy it is to make a set up.
also what sort of price do i wanna spend on a thermostat?
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Old 25-06-2008, 09:59 PM
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A quick look on Ebay comes back at just over £20 delivered for a BIN. Depending on how long you're willing to wait you'd get one on auction for probably £15 delivered.
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Old 25-06-2008, 10:10 PM
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nice one thanx alot mate
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Old 26-06-2008, 07:24 AM
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that is actully well cheap when you do add up everything that is offered there. although it may be cheaper on ebay i bet it would be nearly that
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