Temperature and Humidity in a Tub

[Helliams]

I just got a baby BP about 2 days ago. I'm keeping him in a 10 gallon Sterilite tub and I'm using undertank heating. The temperature on the cold side is about 75 degrees and the humidity is about 60. I've read that both of those are a bit low and I was wondering how to raise the heat and humidity. Also, when should I attempt to feed him? He seems fairly stressed and I think he's getting ready to shed. He was supposed to eat on the day that I got him but I had read to give it a couple days before I do anything with him. I was just wanting some advice, this is my first snake and I just want to do everything right.

[alan12013]

Hmm The 10 gallons actually don't have as much ground space as a 41qt. I think it's like 10 inches shorter and 2 inches narrower. Your snake doesn't need the height as much as floor space. I'm also shocked that the humidity is ONLY 60 percent. Can you post pictures so we can see the vent holes? Plastic containers hold humidity really well. I know humidity, I've fought many battles with humidity in various enclosures. How are you measuring the temps also? What is the fluctuation of the ambient temperature in your house? I would go to target and get a 41qt for 9 bucks and puncture a ton of decent sized holes on the top with a drill or wood burner but that's just me. Also you can try feeding him. I'm not sure what other people with more experience would recommend but I have posted that I feed my snakes on day 2 or 3 and no one has corrected me on it yet. I still haven't had the pleasure of buying from a trusted breeder sadly (I will soon) so I never trust the people when they tell me about the snakes eating habits or last meal.

[Helliams]

There are two rows of vent holes on both of the long sides, the little circle you see on the inside let side if the hygrometer and the thermometer is on the opposite side on the outside of the tub. I'm using a little plastic stick on thermometer I bought at the pet store where I bought him. I will probably try feeding him tomorrow evening, just to see if he'll eat.

[alan12013]

Oh I was expecting a taller tub then that. Well 60 percent isn't bad actually. I guess you could add a larger water bowl in there with more surface area and that might bring up the humidity. If you are using those sticky thermometers then place it on the bottom where your snake sits. That will give you a more accurate reading of the belly heat your snake is getting. I have a ton of those and I used to always move them around to check temps of various places. I can't wait to get a laser temp gun, we had one with my last company, I loved it. Does he have any hides in there? I cant see any thing inside the tub :/

[Helliams]

I'll definitely do that with the thermometer. He has one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side. A laser temp gun would be so helpful with things like this. Lol. The tub is a little hard to see in in that picture, plus it's pretty dark in that corner.

[purple python]

The cool side is effected by the ambient temperature of your house. How big is he? You might also try using a smaller tub to retain more heat and make him feel more secure.

[AlexisFitzy]

I'd recommend not using the stick on hydrometer/thermometer. They are very inaccurate so your probably getting some readings that are off. I'd recommend getting an accurite thermometer/hygrometer. It measures temps on the warm/cool side and has a built in humidity gauge. I think they are only about $5-$7. They work great also are you regulating your heat source with a thermostat. You definitely need one of those to keep your little one from getting burned. It will also help you keep temps consistent.


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[AlexisFitzy]

Oh I forgot to tell you where you can get the Accurite. You can get them at Walmart or order them online


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