Snake Tubs/Breeding

Hi All!

I am no where close to breeding but am interested in the research for now. I would love to know what size bins/tubs you're using for various ages (hatchlings, juveniles, sub-adults, and adults). My collection is starting to grow and I'm considering a rack system in the very near future.

I appreciate all your help!

Alex

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...ging_chart.jpg

I did come accross this pic earlier! Thank you for your response :)

When I created that chart, I was trying to relate Sterelite tub sizes and aquarium sizes. I was trying to use Sterelite tubs since they were the easiest to purchase. Now I use Vision tubs for my hatchlings and juveniles, and Sterelite 41 quart tubs for my adults (though, I would like to get V-70 tubs for my adults in the future because they don't have the groves that Sterelite 41 quart tubs have which are time consuming to clean). I chose to get Vision tubs for my hatchling rack because of the flexibility they offer. If you build or buy a rack for a short V-35 tub, that tub can be replaced by 2 V-18 tubs or 3 V-15 tubs. A V-15 tub can hold a hatchling up to about 200 or 250 grams. A V-18 Tub can hold a juvenile up to 900 grams. And a short V-35 tub can hold a snake up to 1300 grams or so. My hold back girls and even my adult males are kept in the short V-35 tubs. My adult girls are kept in Sterelite 41 quart tubs.

Here is a picture showing 2 short V-35 tubs with 2 V-18 tubs with 3 V-15 tubs
http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...comparison.jpg

And here are my adult racks and hatchling rack
http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file..._new_setup.jpg

Hope this helps.

That's information I'll take into consideration when building future racks. I don't remember when exactly when I found the chart but when I got my first ball python I was searching google to see if there was any kind of feeding chart similar to what people use for clubrids. Even though I bought a care book written by the southerlands from TSK, I personally like to do a vast amount of research because what works for 1 person might not work for the next. Ball pythons with all their quirks and shyness are fascinating animals.

Sorry for the late response. Thank you very much for the info, it definitely helps!

I use V18 for hatchlings and juices up to 500 grams, 32 quarts for adult males and females up to 1800/2000 grams and V70 for anything larger than that.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

I use V18 for hatchlings and juices up to 500 grams, 32 quarts for adult males and females up to 1800/2000 grams and V70 for anything larger than that.

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Yeah - at around the 4-500 gram range in a V18 it feels like I'm housing juices too after they pee. :) I joke that it's upgrade time when they start flooding themselves out of the things.