Ventilation holes

So I just bought a plastic tub for a 3month old western hognose that I'm going to be getting soon, how big/small do the ventilation holes need to be? I'm scared I'll make them too big or small haha x

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I'd actually dry run it for a bit before drilling holes. Depending on the relative humidity in the room you may not need to drill holes. A dry substrate will probably be all you need since Hognose don't require higher humidity.

If you're using a drill, I recommend going pretty small, so you don't split the plastic.

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Originally Posted by Craiga 01453

I'd actually dry run it for a bit before drilling holes. Depending on the relative humidity in the room you may not need to drill holes. A dry substrate will probably be all you need since Hognose don't require higher humidity.

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Oh okay! How big would they be if I DID need some? X

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Oh okay! How big would they be if I DID need some? X

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I honestly don't know. I'm not a tub guy. I'd just hate to see you drill a bunch of holes just to tape over them.

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Originally Posted by wnateg

If you're using a drill, I recommend going pretty small, so you don't split the plastic.

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Could I melt them? X

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Could I melt them? X

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I do know many people use soldering irons to "drill" the holes.

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Could I melt them? X

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Yes, you bet! I don't house snakes in plastic tubs, but I have used them only for brumating snakes in the past, & yes, I used a very cheap & 'basic' soldering tool with a
fine tip to melt holes in the plastic for ventilation. Best I recall, the soldering tool was under $10 available in hardware stores, or maybe even a thrift store if you're lucky.

This is better (IMO) than drilling, as often drilling can split (crack) the plastic instead, & the drill bit slips around too (plastic is slick) so between the 2 methods, I say "melt".

BUT BE SURE YOU DO THIS OUTSIDE (LIKE ON PORCH OR IN GARAGE) WITH GOOD VENTILATION...since the melting plastic gives off toxic fumes, OK?

Yes, I recommend the soldering iron approach. I drill the holes and you will split the plastic even with a small bit guaranteed. Plus it can really be a pain if you have to drill a lot of holes like me.

If your budget is really tight, you might even be able to get a nail hot enough to melt holes one at a time, but much harder that way & not much to hang onto.