probly the millionth tub question

switching over to a tub, i have a 3 foot bp and i want him to have plenty of room, im putting in bunch of dollar genral plastic vines and a bunch of other stuff anywho what size tub would you reccomend for a 3 footer that needs some room to roam and a good home!:rolleyes: *atleast i didnt ask how to set it up:P* (but i understand yall are always willing to help other people including myself, thanks:gj: )

Others may have different recommendations but personally I'd go with a 32qt for him (if it its fact a him). Though I guess you may want bigger if you're gonna put all the vines and everything in there as well.

With all the vines and considering this is likely a pet snake and not in a racking system why not just go for a 41 qt. Personally I prefer the Iris brand as they are almost glass clear. You'll get a better viewing experience and with all that cover your snake shouldn't feel overly exposed to the world.

I use a number of these tubs in a racking system for breeding size female ball pythons so if you need dimensions, don't hesitate to ask. :)

thanks all

I actually have a clear sterilite container that measures 44" X 19 3/4" X 6 3/8". It's a 74 quart container. That's probably not enough height for vines but gives a lot of floor space for him to move around.

I would go with a 42qt tub then. 74 is way too much in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

I would go with a 42qt tub then. 74 is way too much in my opinion.

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Maybe you're right about that. I went back and reread his post and realized he said it was 3 feet long. Mine is 4 1/2 feet long. Although, if you have enough hides in there maybe it wouldn't be too bad, even for a 3 foot long snake? Just asking.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

With all the vines and considering this is likely a pet snake and not in a racking system why not just go for a 41 qt. Personally I prefer the Iris brand as they are almost glass clear. You'll get a better viewing experience and with all that cover your snake shouldn't feel overly exposed to the world.

I use a number of these tubs in a racking system for breeding size female ball pythons so if you need dimensions, don't hesitate to ask. :)

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Where do you get Isis tubs? I've only seen Sterilite at Target.

i use the 41qt tub withthe locking lids/handles) asI do take th snakes out so they do get extra roaming time. I also seen the 50 something under bed size tubs they can work as well if keeping a single snake just remember to watch setting up the tub and the heat source since it on wheels and will not transmit the heat as well if you don't tape it ot the tub itself.( or remove the wheels)

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Originally Posted by BPsRule

Maybe you're right about that. I went back and reread his post and realized he said it was 3 feet long. Mine is 4 1/2 feet long. Although, if you have enough hides in there maybe it wouldn't be too bad, even for a 3 foot long snake? Just asking.

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Well, ball pythons really don't need as much space as you think. I think a 74qt tub is just over kill. Its just twice as much space as you need and you have to heat and cool that space. For me it would just be a pain. The ball python will be perfectly fine in a 42qt, but a 74qt could pose some problems. Stress from being too large, not getting temps right, etc etc.

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Originally Posted by mrshawt

Where do you get Isis tubs? I've only seen Sterilite at Target.

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IRIS tubs. You can also buy them at the container store if you have one near you. They aren't really obvious that they are iris. They only have a tiny logo on them usually on the bottom of the tub I believe. When I bought them they weren't even labeled as having a brand.