Lucky Reptile Herp Nursery II, Any good for hibernating?

JIMMYD · 02-09-2010, 05:46 PM

Hi

I have read a few peoples thoughts about using these to hibernate and was just wondering if anyone had used them in the past and would they recomend it?

Cheers

tort two · 02-09-2010, 10:09 PM

Ive no idea but i was thinkin of gettin one

swad1000 · 02-09-2010, 10:38 PM

I'm not 100% but I think its an electric chiller rather than a proper refrigerator, so how far they can chill depends on ambient temps, so won't be suitable for hibernating.

tort two · 03-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Oh well thats a a bummer i was all ready to get one, it does say it holds temps of five o celc if you set the temps?

TickAndTock · 03-09-2010, 11:59 PM

I used mine to hibernate some hatchlings last year. It was great. It kept the temps really well. Better than any fridge i have ever used.

herriotfan · 04-09-2010, 01:32 AM

I've seen them in reptile magazine adverts and it says that they are ideal for hibernating as well as for incubating. I guess it's a matter of choice and opinion, like most things!

NATURALIS · 04-09-2010, 08:46 AM

never used one i use the big comercial fridges , dont see why it shouldn't work though

**16 shells** · 04-09-2010, 09:10 AM

Any fan chilled appliance like the LRH would depend where it is stood, like near a radiator it would struggle to keep temps, a reasonably cool room would be ideal i think, as a normal kitchen compresser fridge has more power to cope with warm temp surrounding's if you know what i mean. Same with the beer cooler's, a fan is used to chill the cabinet.

JIMMYD · 06-09-2010, 06:12 PM

Cheers for everyones thoughts, I have decided to try it out and ordered one from surrey pet supplies only £82. When it arrives I will get it running and see how well it holds the temperature. I am also lead to believe that as it heats and cools I could put it in my garage making it easier for it to keep cool and it will heat it to the desired temperature if it gets too cold.

I shall run some tests and keep you informed.

tort two · 06-09-2010, 10:42 PM

Cheers keep us updated

02-09-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
JIMMYD Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LUTON Posts: 7	Lucky Reptile Herp Nursery II, Any good for hibernating? Hi I have read a few peoples thoughts about using these to hibernate and was just wondering if anyone had used them in the past and would they recomend it? Cheers

03-09-2010, 11:59 PM	#5
TickAndTock Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stoke On Trent Posts: 15	I used mine to hibernate some hatchlings last year. It was great. It kept the temps really well. Better than any fridge i have ever used. __________________ Paulette.

04-09-2010, 01:32 AM	#6
herriotfan Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex Posts: 593	I've seen them in reptile magazine adverts and it says that they are ideal for hibernating as well as for incubating. I guess it's a matter of choice and opinion, like most things! __________________ Hubby (Phil) Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol) Granddaughters (Eva & Zoe) Dogs (Ellie & Alfie) Parrot (Peanut) Crested Gecko (Echo) Electric Blue Day Gecko (Bobby Blue) Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie, Twiglet & Percy)

04-09-2010, 09:10 AM	#8
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Any fan chilled appliance like the LRH would depend where it is stood, like near a radiator it would struggle to keep temps, a reasonably cool room would be ideal i think, as a normal kitchen compresser fridge has more power to cope with warm temp surrounding's if you know what i mean. Same with the beer cooler's, a fan is used to chill the cabinet. __________________ Paul.

02-09-2010, 10:09 PM	#2
tort two Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dublin Ireland Posts: 266	Ive no idea but i was thinkin of gettin one

02-09-2010, 10:38 PM	#3
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	I'm not 100% but I think its an electric chiller rather than a proper refrigerator, so how far they can chill depends on ambient temps, so won't be suitable for hibernating.

03-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
tort two Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dublin Ireland Posts: 266	Oh well thats a a bummer i was all ready to get one, it does say it holds temps of five o celc if you set the temps?

04-09-2010, 08:46 AM	#7
NATURALIS Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cheshire Posts: 3,472	never used one i use the big comercial fridges , dont see why it shouldn't work though

06-09-2010, 06:12 PM	#9
JIMMYD Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LUTON Posts: 7	Cheers for everyones thoughts, I have decided to try it out and ordered one from surrey pet supplies only £82. When it arrives I will get it running and see how well it holds the temperature. I am also lead to believe that as it heats and cools I could put it in my garage making it easier for it to keep cool and it will heat it to the desired temperature if it gets too cold. I shall run some tests and keep you informed.

06-09-2010, 10:42 PM	#10
tort two Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dublin Ireland Posts: 266	Cheers keep us updated

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