Do you have your BP in a tank or tub?

We actually use both. We started with a tank but went to a tub rack system. The rack system is more economical, has better heat and humidity control and takes less space. The four BPs we have in the tubs are doing great, (shedding, eating and seem "happy").

We do have one female, Normal in a tank in my daughter's room but that is the only BP that will be in that room so it makes more sense. In the future I want a Pied and would like to keep it in a tank, only so I can see it easier. However, BPs are not your typical "show" snake since they spend most of their time in their hides.

what about both? i have a tub set up as well as a tank. and if im cleaning one they go in the other.

sorry for silly question... you mean tank = glass and tube = plastic viv right?

So... I have glass one (tank I hope :D). Big, heavy, and as I have read so far more complicated for humidity and temperature setup... However. Looks better for me so I like it...

I initially started off with a few tanks, but when I started to increase my collection of balls it became exceedingly apparent that tanks were just plain inefficient; they have large foot prints, are not easy to work around (quickly), as most are made of glass. It’s truly amazing that I have my entire collection on one wall, which I could never do with tanks.

Basically, tanks are presentational for pet keeping, or at the most, very small breeding projects and tubs are efficient for keeping larger numbers of snakes.

BrandonsBalls

im thinkin about a tub ... but i dont know how i would set it up i mean the light and stuff

ok so if you have tubs.... w/ no rack..how do u set them up.....are you stacking them... what are they sitting on... if you use flexwat how are you adhearing it... what tubs are you using... ect... i think all of these questions should cover any futher questions of this kind :) ok guys let em rip lets get some info :)

greg

I have our original Normal Ball still in it's 20 gallon long tank. I have had to make some minor adjustments to get the heat and humidity just right. All of my other snakes are in tubs which are a whole lot easier to maintain. I am currently waiting for my second rack to be delivered from Animal Plastics.

I keep mine in a tank but as soon as i get another its tubs all the way!

Right now I have all of ONE ball python. So he's in a small tank. (Just a lil' baby boy right now.) In the future if... or when... I get more, I would seriously consider a rack-style system. Ball pythons for me are NOT display snakes. That's why I have an emerald tree boa ;) so a rack system seems to make sense in the long run.

If I had multiple snakes and was breeding than I definitely would use tubs in a rack system. However, I have one BP that I have in a 55 gallon aquarium which is a central decoration in my living room. Not only that but Emo is a pet and is treated like the family dog.