Vypyrz Tub Set-Up, The Basics...*DUW*

[I-KandyReptiles]

You can use tubs as a permanent solution as long as it meets your snakes requirements. My BP does just fine in his tub, however, most of my boas are outgrowing their tubs and need the space of the larger pvc enclosures.

Also, some people like to use PVC for a display cage.

My one bp(soon to be 3!) is in a display tank. He's my pet, and in my room whereas my rack will be downstairs. My pickups will be in this tub set up until my rack is ordered.

Bobbas tank::

[Beccanin]

I'm not sure if these next questions are silly or not, I'm just nervous about doing anything wrong as it's my first time trying to make one of these set ups!

So you need a slight gap between the tub and heat mat to allow air circulation but I'm wondering about what you put the heatmat on, like the underside of it. I'm going to put my tub onto a wooden dresser, it wouldn't burn it would it? Also how big should the gap between rub and mat be?

[Vypyrz]

I'm not sure if these next questions are silly or not, I'm just nervous about doing anything wrong as it's my first time trying to make one of these set ups!

So you need a slight gap between the tub and heat mat to allow air circulation but I'm wondering about what you put the heatmat on, like the underside of it. I'm going to put my tub onto a wooden dresser, it wouldn't burn it would it? Also how big should the gap between rub and mat be?

Alot of the tubs have recessed bottoms, so, by only taping the sides of the Under Tank Heater to the tub, there will still be a small space between the center of the pad and the tub for circulation, and it's also a good spot for the thermostat probe to be placed. The gap doesn't have to be very large. Maybe 3-5 mm or so.

If you want to place the tub on a dresser, I would suggest getting another piece of wood to set the tub and heat pad on. The tub shouldn't get hot enough to damage the dresser, but I would rather not take the chance. You can probably find a piece of scrap plywood at a home improvement store, or even a shelf from an old bookcase or computer desk, or anything like that.

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I noticed that you are in the UK. I don't know which thermostat controllers are available on the European market. One of the forum admins, Dr. Del, may be able to help you there. He is also in the UK. The only one that I know of is the Habistat...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Euro-Rep-Hab.../dp/B002SQM4US

[joefer13]

So you just have the tubs laying directly on the heat pads then? When attached to the melamine

[Vypyrz]

So you just have the tubs laying directly on the heat pads then? When attached to the melamine

Yes, I have the heat pads and thermostat probes attached to tbe melamine, and the tubs just sit on top. That way, when I have to move the tubs for cleaning, I don't have to mess with the cords. That allows me to keep two tubs for each snake. I set up a clean tub, put the snake in it, set it on the heat pad, dump the dirty bedding in the trash, stack the dirty tubs, take them all out at once for washing with soap and water, then I use disinfectant, and stack them back in the closet, ready for the next cleaning day...

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[macho9714]

Hey Vypyrz,

I just set up this set up for my bp and I am having trouble getting the humidity to stay down. I have about 10 holes on either side and the humidity just keeps going up to 99%. any suggestions?

[Mike41793]

Hey Vypyrz,

I just set up this set up for my bp and I am having trouble getting the humidity to stay down. I have about 10 holes on either side and the humidity just keeps going up to 99%. any suggestions?

What are you reading the humidity with?

[macho9714]

What are you reading the humidity with?

Accurite Digital Thermometer with 10 ft. Temperature Sensor Probe & Humidity / Clock 00891W3
http://www.acurite.com/weather/therm...red-probe.html

[Mike41793]

Accurite Digital Thermometer with 10 ft. Temperature Sensor Probe & Humidity / Clock 00891W3
http://www.acurite.com/weather/therm...red-probe.html

Hm.. Let it sit for an hour or so and see if it levels off.

[macho9714]

Hm.. Let it sit for an hour or so and see if it levels off.

This is after i let it sit over night. I just added more holes and dumped some water out of the water dish.