how to set up a tub enclosure

I hope you got tubs with locking lid tubs, the cheap white lid tubs doesn't contain snakes very well.

I use 11X12 flexwatt under the sterilite 40qt tubs, and still have to heat the room to 75ish to keep the ambient temp around 78.
Smaller flexwatt probably won't get you the ambiet temp you seek.

Ive never really seen a bp relax across the length of the tub. They always curl up on the ends. Which is why i think its best using the heat tape across the width of the tub. And for a 41qt Tub you will need the 11" stuff to be able to span the width of the tub.

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

I hope you got tubs with locking lid tubs, the cheap white lid tubs doesn't contain snakes very well.

I use 11X12 flexwatt under the sterilite 40qt tubs, and still have to heat the room to 75ish to keep the ambient temp around 78.
Smaller flexwatt probably won't get you the ambiet temp you seek.

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well got them mainly for when i make my rack witch is going to be open top and was just exploring the idea of moving him in sooner

Just be sure to strap the lid down or put something heavy on it, they can escape those white lid tubs, I have them in my rack also, but I don't use them for containing snakes after temporarily losing a couple :(

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Originally Posted by SnakeKB

Ive never really seen a bp relax across the length of the tub. They always curl up on the ends.

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If you see a rack with sideways tubs and back heat you'll see the snakes lay across the back, they know where the heat is :)
I do agree with you that 11x12 inch flexwatt under the end of the tub is best, it's how all of mine are.