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Old 09-05-2008, 10:46 AM
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my corns viv only has 2 vents, these are at the top of the viv in the corners, the viv is 36x18x18, just wondering is this enough vents as when i see pics of others they seem to have more
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my corns viv only has 2 vents, these are at the top of the viv in the corners, the viv is 36x18x18, just wondering is this enough vents as when i see pics of others they seem to have more

i only have two vents in my corns vivs about half way up either side and its perfect for them
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i only have two vents in my corns vivs about half way up either side and its perfect for them
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kool, thanks just wondered because all the other vivs i have seen seem to have 4 or more vents
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I usually drill extra holes in mine on the sides of the viv. About 8 inches off the floor at the cool end so the snake can lay underneath it without being in a draught and high up at the warm end so the warm air can escape and cause a natural air flow.

It really improves the ventilation.
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When i bought my viv it had and still got only one vent.

I am thinking bout putting another one in its 30LX15WX15H

should I
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I have the same as you mate and my corn is as "happy as larry" whoever that larry bloke is he must have been happy!!!
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wicked i might just even put one in for the exp
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