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avic avic 4 inch fem adult questions

Bshelly101

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I have Astrid in a 12x12 exo terra glass enclosure and a heating pad on one side underneath I live in nor cal it's cold where I live I can't leave the heater on when I'm gone which is like half the day I'm scared to leave it on all night i don't know what to do?
 

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I have Astrid in a 12x12 exo terra glass enclosure and a heating pad on one side underneath I live in nor cal it's cold where I live I can't leave the heater on when I'm gone which is like half the day I'm scared to leave it on all night i don't know what to do?
What heat mat are you using? Ive used the zilla ones, they dont get real hot. I had them attached to plastic roach bins with no problems. On all the time. Just leave it on and check it occasionaly, it should be fine. Its a good idea to use a thermostat for safety.
 

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This is what can happen to even a small heat mat without a thermostat. It even burnt a hole in the bottom of a wooden vivarium.
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This is what can happen to even a small heat mat without a thermostat. It even burnt a hole in the bottom of a wooden vivarium.
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This.
I didnt use thermostats on my roach bins, but I did for my Theraphosa. Just because mine never malfunctioned, doesn't mean they won't. I should have stressed that more, thanks Enn.
 

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12x12x12 exo is not a good tank for a avicularia. It will work though if you set it up right. I live in northern Oregon and it's cold here 8 months of the year. Never had to use a heat pad...
 

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12x12x12 exo is not a good tank for a avicularia. It will work though if you set it up right. I live in northern Oregon and it's cold here 8 months of the year. Never had to use a heat pad...
And she probably doesn't need one either. But..
Temp plays a huge role in development, and I believe behavior. I keep all my pets in my bedroom. Temp plays a roll in my behavior as well..
 

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12x12x12 exo is not a good tank for a avicularia. It will work though if you set it up right. I live in northern Oregon and it's cold here 8 months of the year. Never had to use a heat pad...

I have two A. avics in Exo Terras. One is in an 8x8x12 and the other is in a 12x12x12. Why is the 12x12x12 not a good tank? They both seem to do fine in their respective cribs. To me, the larger crib is just a little bigger than it needs to be but it seems to work well. Thanx for your input.
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