Plastic Tub Question

[Gemmy]

I have a question about housing a baby ball in a plastic tub. This is pretty much my first ball so I want to make sure I'm doing this right. For a baby male, would it be ok to house it in a juvenile or adult sized tub with plenty of hides? I know some people use 6quarts for their baby snakes but since I'm using a UTH and not heat tape, I was wondering is a bigger tub ok?

[Lizardlicks]

Yeah you would have to make sure it's cluttered up with lots of stuff. Extra hides, possibly rocks, branches, crumpled up paper, that sort of thing. Of note: if your getting the things from outside, make sure you cure them first to prevent any unwanted bugs, bacteria, or fungi from getting into your enclosure.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Depends on the animal some will be ok some won't, for the best transition (especially for a new owner that is learning) I always recommend that housing mimic the one previously provided by the breeder, in other words for a very young hatchlings a 6 quarts tub.

Once the animal eats with consistency, and has transitioned well you can upgrade.

[Gemmy]

Thank you and no, I'm not getting the stuff from outside. Way too risky for me.

[bcr229]

Yes, I've run juveniles in 41-qt tubs before without any issues. Just make sure there's a ton of stuff in it to clutter it up - plastic hides and fake viney plants, loosely balled up newspaper, or even a thick layer of aspen or cypress mulch in one area that he can burrow under.