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We have a giant concrete slab in out backyard that get extraordianarilly hot in the summer months. We have stuff on it (hot tub and pool) so I can't just lay a giant outdoor rug on it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to cool it off and keep my little boys feet safe? Is there a spray out there that we can put on it? Thanks!
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Why don't you get some of those foam puzzle type pads. They use them for gym equipment and playground equipment. You can arrange them so that they fit the area. Also, you can try carpet tiles. They can be arranged to fit any area. Target sells them both. If you want something more permanent, you could try using an epoxy coating like what they sell for garage floors. You can do it yourself or pay someone to coat it for you. They sell the kit at home depot and they also have professionals that will do it for you.
Why don't you get some of those foam puzzle type pads. They use them for gym equipment and playground equipment. You can arrange them so that they fit the area. Also, you can try carpet tiles. They can be arranged to fit any area. Target sells them both. If you want something more permanent, you could try using an epoxy coating like what they sell for garage floors. You can do it yourself or pay someone to coat it for you. They sell the kit at home depot and they also have professionals that will do it for you.
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I just got a red tail boa. He is about 3 feet long. I have in in a 55 gallon glass tank for now. I have been having some problems with keeping humidity in the tank, I have tried using a damp towell over the largest part of the screen top and that did not work. I recently (like not even a hr ago) put foil over the screen and taped it down, it seems to be helping the humidity is 64 and temp (on the cool side) is 78.8. The cool side has a heat rock. Asren (my snake) is curled up by it under his bedding Should I moved him? And will this method with the foil hurt him or is there a better method? Thanks
(I have been misting several times a day also)
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First off remove the heat rock now,the only good heat rock is an unplugged one,heat rocks cannot be hooked up to thermostats,so they can reach there maximum temps and you will have no control over how hot it gets(trust me they get hot),that heat rock can and will burn your snake,so just take it out now, The tape and foil method works amazing if done right,i use it for all my lizard who need high humidity,i keep my snakes in tubs so humidity is not an issue with my snakes.
Here is how you should have it done,
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?90187-Tank-Screen-Top-Foil-Treatment-Tutorial
The only better method his housing him in a strelite tub 41quart or better and just upgrade as he grows,the largest tub you will have to go wit him is the VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H,you can find and purchase it here
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
Make sure what you are using to measure your temps and read humidity is accurate,those circular Gauge ones are about 90% of the time inaccurate by 10f and 20%,so make sure your using something with a probe like an acu Rite digital thermometer to measure your temps or a infrared temp gun,those are the only two accurate ways.
I recommend the Acu rite overall,it measures Temps on both sides and humidity all in one and is fairly cheap,it can be found at a local home depot or walmart for about $12
http://www.richsreptileforum.com/t759-forsale-acu-rite-indoor-outdoor-all-in-one
Good luck with your boa.
First off remove the heat rock now,the only good heat rock is an unplugged one,heat rocks cannot be hooked up to thermostats,so they can reach there maximum temps and you will have no control over how hot it gets(trust me they get hot),that heat rock can and will burn your snake,so just take it out now, The tape and foil method works amazing if done right,i use it for all my lizard who need high humidity,i keep my snakes in tubs so humidity is not an issue with my snakes.
Here is how you should have it done,
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?90187-Tank-Screen-Top-Foil-Treatment-Tutorial
The only better method his housing him in a strelite tub 41quart or better and just upgrade as he grows,the largest tub you will have to go wit him is the VE 175 Dimensions: 20 7/8"W x 52 7/8"L x 14 1/16"H,you can find and purchase it here
http://www.reptiletubs.com/
Make sure what you are using to measure your temps and read humidity is accurate,those circular Gauge ones are about 90% of the time inaccurate by 10f and 20%,so make sure your using something with a probe like an acu Rite digital thermometer to measure your temps or a infrared temp gun,those are the only two accurate ways.
I recommend the Acu rite overall,it measures Temps on both sides and humidity all in one and is fairly cheap,it can be found at a local home depot or walmart for about $12
http://www.richsreptileforum.com/t759-forsale-acu-rite-indoor-outdoor-all-in-one
Good luck with your boa.
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