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Vivarium next to gas fire

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angelcornsnake

Angelcornsnake
Hello,

Now that it's getting cold I have a question about my baby corn snake whose vivarium is in the recess next to the chimney breast. We haven't used the gas fire so far but my husband is adamant on switching it on but I'm worried Daisy who is 6 months old might not like it.

Does anybody know if it is safe for a snake to live next to the gas fire?

Many thanks in advance

Daisy June 17, a butter motley corn snake
 
Well, since nobody is answering your question I'll address a couple concerns. Is the gas fire going to raise the temperature in her vivarium? I would assume the answer is yes, since that's the main reason for starting the gas fire. Is the temp going to be uncomfortable for her, and will she still have a cool side? Is there going to be a draft caused by the movement of cold air near her recess? I would probably move her vivarium away from the chimney breast, at least during the months when the fire is necessary.
 
Hello, thank you. No, we wouldn't leave the fire on long enough to significantly change the temperature of the room.. It's just for some evenings, late when we are in the lounge and the heating has turned off for the night. Just a bit of background heat really. It didn't affect her viv temperature plus her cool side is towards the other wall, nor the chimney breast.

I was only concerned about the actual gas :).

Daisy June 17, a butter motley corn snake
 
I don't think the gas would have any real affect on her. I don't know about the UK, but in the US it is common to require an oxygen depletion sensor on such devices. Carbon monoxide is the real concern.
 
Twolunger said:
I don't think the gas would have any real affect on her. I don't know about the UK, but in the US it is common to require an oxygen depletion sensor on such devices. Carbon monoxide is the real concern.
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I see. I will ask but I'm pretty sure we have it too. Great, I feel more reassured :)
Thanks

Daisy June 17, a butter motley corn snake
 
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