Finally Getting A Baby BP! Need Clarification On 5L RUB Hole Drilling

Hey, so I'm finally getting a Ball Python who will be a hatchling, and I will be keeping him in a 5L RUB to start, and gradually increase in size as the snake gets bigger. However I am unsure on how many holes I should drill ( I do not own a soldering iron ) and where I should drill them. I was thinking of following this guys' advice on holes, having three at the top on the long ends. Is this okay? https://youtu.be/g0UGjMamP-I?t=2m43s

Also, what size drillbit is recommended?

If you don't have an iron to melt the holes, you can use a hot screwdriver. Gas burner on your stove works great. If that is not an option, back the plastic with a piece of wood. That will minimize the risk of cracking the tub as you drill.

Dave

Oh, shoot, so it's too risky to use a drill, dang... I'll have to ask my Uncle for help, thanks~

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Originally Posted by Seviper

Oh, shoot, so it's too risky to use a drill, dang... I'll have to ask my Uncle for help, thanks~

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You can do it. Just drill down into a piece of wood, going through the plastic. Or the screwdriver method.

Dave

I used a drill successfully without backing the plastic for support and without any cracks :) I also sanded the holes after to smooth out any rough edges. As for the amount of holes, it was trial and error- started with a few and let the humidity stabilize then added a few more on so on until the humidity was sitting steady at 60%. I had to drill quite a few holes (26L tub), about 8 on the long sides, 4 on the short sides, and 8 on the lid. I'm not sure what size the bit was though. Hope this helps!

Thanks everybody. I've forwarded this information to my uncle who will help me anywhere between now and next Monday. Appreciated. ^^

I drilled literally a 150 holes in one tub with a drill just fine. It's possible it was the bit I was using was very highly rated and could be used for steel as well .

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About 50 on this side and probably another 50 on every other side so maybe 200 holes and there small holes too. It's a 5/32 bit http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/...psyckso3oh.jpg

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Too many holes WILL give humidity problems.

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

Too many holes WILL give humidity problems.

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Yes this ^^^

My tubs have lids and I only put 8 1/4in holes per tub.