Ok so after looking through every page here in the crestie part of the forum I'm fairly sure my exact questions have not been asked. I've been interested in cresties for a while and currently have two males in separate set ups (20 Longs on their sides) I love my cresties and have started to consider the idea of breeding. Here's where my questions arise.I'm going to pick up some cresties and I'm toying with the idea of keeping 6 females for the two males I currently have. I was going to keep 3 females in one tub, and 3 in another. So my question deals mostly with tub sizes.

The only info on tub sizes I've seen really is from an old post of Emilys.

""12"x12"x30" should be fine for individuals or even pairs. I keep up to 4 adults in a 23"x16"x16" cage with branches, vines and a few hides and they do fine. ""

If I pick up 1 single hatchling/juvie crestie what size tub will I need?

What if I decide to pick up a pair?

How about a trio?

Finally, I eventually want to have 3 females to a tub, then I will introduce the male during the breeding season, and then remove him in the winter. What size tub will I need to house the 3 females if I plan on introducing the male during breeding season?

My next question deals with moving from one tub to another. Say I pick up a pair or a trio or whatever, at what age/weight/size do I need to move them to the next size tub?

Does anyone use any home-made rack systems as many do with ball pythons, and if so please post pictures with info on tubs and such.

Thanks in advance for any answers you may have!