(keep in mind i do NOT have a bp as of yet so no snakes will/have been harmed in the making of this habitat)
10-14-2011, 04:42 PM
Skittles1101
I wouldn't adjust temps until you know what they are...why make any changes if you have no idea what the temps are? I really wouldn't worry about anything until you get a thermometer and a decent thermostat....
10-14-2011, 04:48 PM
Inknsteel
I built my own rack for 41 quart tubs that slide out sideways. For mine, I'm using one foot of 11" flexwatt on each shelf, alternating sides on each shelf. Bottom shelf, the heat is on the left, second it's on the right, third is on the left... It works really well for me as the 1 foot of 11" tape covers approximately 1/3 of the floor of each tub.
10-14-2011, 07:06 PM
kitedemon
Flexwatt is a great product but if we are talking about a single set up is isn't a great option it is 99% of the time used by fasting it to a surface and setting the tub upon it not trying to stick it to the bottom of the tub. The problem is it sags away and you get really uneven temps. UTH directly on tubs works better. Flexwatt for rack systems and if you are doing a rack you will really need 80ºF room temps keep that in mind.
Tubs do not hold ambient temps well at all. If you are not heating the room I'd really suggest something else it is far easier. If given the best option I'd look at something like a vision boaphile or similar custom build enclosure they hold heat and humidity well and will be the easiest to deal with in a cool room then a side turned tank and then a open top tank and lastly a tub. The simply are not a good option unless you can get room temps into 79-81 range.
