I've converted from tank to tub (q's)
After months of fiddling with my temps and struggling with humidity, I bought a sterilite tub today. Honestly, it looks nicer and cleaner then my tank did.
Anyhow, its a 15 gallon. I drilled holes in the top, and now I'm wondering that is a problem. I can't seem to get the ambient temp up. Warm side is 93.5 under the paper towels. The ambient is still only 75. Humididty is 66%.
Would it be better to get a new lid and drill holes in the sides of the tub? Any other suggestions for ambient temp?
Thanks!!!
Re: I've converted from tank to tub (q's)
everyone is going to disagree, but 75 is fine for an ambient temperature.
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moespeaking
everyone is going to disagree, but 75 is fine for an ambient temperature.
would a ball python agree?
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Ive been keeping her at this ambient for over two years with no problem. My vet said it was fine and he keeps his reptiles on the cooler end as well. She still has a 88 degree basking spot so she can warm up if she gets too cool.
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Thanks, but I would still like to get the ambient temps up.
Any suggestions?
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Raise the temperature of the room the snake is in
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You could use a heater to heat the room around the tub. I like the radiator-type, plug-in, oil-filled ones. Many, many experienced breeders and keepers use them with great results.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I put tape over some of the holes, and the ambient is now up to 80.6. I'm going to keep an eye on it and see if I need to cover a few more holes.
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Kiramay
Thanks for the suggestions. I put tape over some of the holes, and the ambient is now up to 80.6. I'm going to keep an eye on it and see if I need to cover a few more holes.
Tape is not a good thing!:colbert:
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I think she means taped the OUTSIDE of the holes. :)
From what I know of tubs, and yes I use them but mostly on my rodents, the holes are best set around the upper sides. Since heat rises, holes in the top sides don't let as much get out as holes in the lid. Also, making sure the room temp is near where you want the ambient is a good idea.
