tub size for breeding?

I just got a Sterilite 41-qt tub; plan on building my rack around that size. But is this tub large enough for breeding purposes? I have a larger Sterilite under-bed-storage one; I am thinking of making one rack shelf deeper and using this bigger one for my female.. keeping the 41-qt sized ones for my males.. any advice? I know this is kind of about caging, but the thing is i want them to have enough room to breed.

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

But is this tub large enough for breeding purposes?

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Yup.

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

but the thing is i want them to have enough room to breed.

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When breeding, close-ness is the point. ;) :sweeet:

-adam

I personally use the 28qt 1856 model (23 x 16.5 x 5 5/8) I used to always worry whether this would be big enough for long term housing, and breeding... then I went to visit Corey Woods and my worries were erased. Corey doesnt use anything bigger than Rubbermaid 28qt 2221's ( 22.9 x 16.8x 5.9in) for adults, whether it be for breeding, or housing his 11lb female (she's huge LOL). When I questioned him on his use of a smaller tub, this was his exact response... "In my experience anything bigger and it messes them up" ....for proof of his success with this method, go check his breeding records, Corey hatched out over 500 babies this year ;).....I also know of breeders that use bigger tubs for normal housing, then switch to a smaller tub for breeding, in an attempt to increase success (with the thought that a smaller space makes them more secure, and secure snakes breed better).....now there are also many breeders who use bigger tubs for both housing and breeding, and they seem to have alot of success as well I guess it all boils down to what you feel comfortable with, and have success with

Thanks!

Jen,here is a pic of the 41qt rack i bought.In the pic is my largest female Elvira(around 5ft) inside her tub.When i placed my male Bruno with her they had plenty of room.I will post a few pics of the rack in the enclosure section incase you want a idea of how yours will look. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ttubinside.jpg

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Yup.



When breeding, close-ness is the point. ;) :sweeet:

-adam

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gen... i'm guessing you don't have kids! LOL

we had a double bed... don't want anymore kids... so now we have a kingsize! :eek:

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

gen... i'm guessing you don't have kids! LOL

we had a double bed... don't want anymore kids... so now we have a kingsize! :eek:

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ROFLMAO that made my day!

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

gen... i'm guessing you don't have kids! LOL

we had a double bed... don't want anymore kids... so now we have a kingsize! :eek:

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lol! No kids...! Well, no human kids. :)
I think the 41qt size is just fine.

i have used the 28 qt's for many years, but have been tinking about going to the 41 qt's just recently, how deep are the 41qt's ?, are they the same or close to the 28's?

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Originally Posted by jcaustralia

i have used the 28 qt's for many years, but have been tinking about going to the 41 qt's just recently, how deep are the 41qt's ?, are they the same or close to the 28's?

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I will try to get the exact depth here in abit.I have posted pics of my 41qt rack in the caging section here just for a glance and to get a idea of how they look.