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chris2306
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New Vivarium

Postby chris2306 » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:51 am

Hi all,

I have a 5-6 month old BTS which I am currently housing in a 48"x16"x24" wooden viv that I already had.
This is fine for the time being but I am going to get one with more depth for when she grows and I am hoping you wise people can help me choose a viv. (I live in the UK by the way)

The first one I looked at was VivExotic Viva+ large deep thats 3ft, 9" x 2ft, 0" x 1ft, 7" for £133
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I can pick up a custom made 4ftx2ftx2ft for £80.

So I guess my question is; is the 'fancy' venting system and respectable(?) brand of VivExotic worth the extra cost and smaller space over the other?

Thanks
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Re: New Vivarium

Postby Susann » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:05 am

Depends on what species of BTS you have. If it's any form of gigas I would say go for the bigger viv without the venting, as, on top of wanting the extra space, you'll want to keep a bit more of the heat and all of the humidity from escaping through the vents.
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Re: New Vivarium

Postby chris2306 » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:47 am

Sorry forgot to mention. I have an Irian jaya
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Re: New Vivarium

Postby Susann » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:52 am

So you may want to go for less venting? Since IJ's are from a very humid area, large vents may not be the most beneficial.
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Re: New Vivarium

Postby Joey1983 » Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:38 am

yeah you guys are lucky over in the UK you are able to get those VIVEXOTIC vivariums. you can't get them over here in the US. Its a *darn shame that you can't find terrariums here in the US that actually have some sort of style to them. I actually lucked out and found a guy that makes beautiful acrylic custom terrariums. I have a very modern house and needed a terrarium that was minimal and seemless looking. here is a picture of it.. I love it. I will post the website below in case any of you want to order one. This was 48"X 18" X 14"(high). Here is website: http://www.reptile-enclosure.com/index. ... ommon/home
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