Tank or tub

[rgang]

I am planning on getting my first snake soon and was planning on using a 10 g tank but I see that alot of people use tubs so I am wondering what everyone thinks I should use and how to set it up ie. What do I need.
Thanks

[psycho]

For a tank or a tub you will need the same things... A thermostat/rheostat preferred a thermostat... A water bowl with fresh water daily... 2 hides one on the hot side(top of Under Tank Heater) & one on the cool side... & maybe a kind of rough surface i.e. a piece of wood for aid during the shedding stage... & a hygrometer, thermometer will be needed also... Im pretty sure there's other stuff but those are the main things... A tank is good if your planning on having one snake only & if humidity & temps won't be a problem... A tub can also be for one snake but humidity & temps are more stable... your choice buddy

[snakesRkewl]

1. You can start off with a 15qt tub if it's a hatchling snake, that will hold it for 6-8 months at least.

2. One 1ft piece of 4" flexwatt heat tape and also you can order the next size for future use also, that way when you go up in tub size you won't have to order again and pay more shipping fees.
Make that a piece 1ft of 11"X12"
You'll want to order 2 clips per piece of flexwatt to clip the wire to it unless you want to solder the wire to the flexwatt.

3. A thermostat, either an on/off thermostat or if you can afford a proportional thermostat.

4. An inexpensive extension cord to cut the female end off and wire up to the flexwatt so you can plug it into the thermostat.

5. I use paper towels in my tubs for a substrate.

6. A hide if you so choose to use one.

[Mft62485]

Tanks for show, tubs for practicality.

[kitedemon]

Tubs hold humidity better but are a touch more difficult to get a good gradient established they tend to heat up the whole thing and the ambient temps can gain a bit. The biggest complaint for me with the tub is I want to see my enclosure. Tubs are translucent and I need to disturb the animal to check anything I can't just peek in and keep the disruption as small as I can.

Tanks simply look better. This might be a solution for you I have set up mine and with out misting or messing with water things it has held 60% on the nose for 3 weeks now. Temps are perfect and it still looks good.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...arium-Solution