Re: Switch to tub from tank questions
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Originally Posted by
Lizardlicks
I'm thinking I'm going to end up keeping my adult females in AP T8s; same height, slightly more width and a lot more length. For males and sub adult females though, I'm building custom racks with
these 110 qt tubs. Same footprint as the standard 41 qt with about double the head room for "stuff". Less efficient space wise than what's conventional, but I'll sacrifice space for snakes with a more enriched environment.
As for finding tubs that work, I think Target has better selection for sterilite than Home Depot. HD usually carries rubbermaid, and their equivalent for the 41 qt is the clever store #3Q30. I'm having trouble finding one that's got the same dimensions as the 110 sterilite though. Maybe the 95 qt rubbermaid roughneck?
Lizard, I really like your take on the dimensions of the tub. :gj: I think they can still thrive in something bigger so long as there is enough "clutter" to make them feel safe. I moved him into something a little smaller for now in hopes of getting him to feed again and putting some size on. He also likes to climb a little so he'll have to do without that for now.
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Originally Posted by
distaff
I just bought some tubs this afternoon for the Dollar store (I think the one I shop at is Dollar General). 6 quart "shoebox" and a 16 quart "sweater." I choose Sterilite because they don't smell as much new as all the others. One of the kingsnakes hasn't eaten for a long time, so I'm switching to plain paper towel, two hides and a water dish. He is SO tiny, he is in the 6 quart, but I've got the 16 quart if I decide to bump him up. I figure it is a "hospital" tub until he decides to eat.
NOT how I wanted to keep this guy, but, for what ever reason, he wasn't doing well in the tank. Temps were good, and he had a humid hide; I just don't know. VMS herp site (they sell mostly corn snakes and kings) said that sometimes young snakes just seem to prefer the security of a smaller space.
Sigh.
We'll see.
Cron 14, good luck with your BP.
Distaff, I'm sorry to hear that. I wish I could help with some advice for your king snake but I honestly don't know much about them. The tub isn't exactly how I wanted to keep Monty either but in the end ensuring they are comfortable and healthy are the most important things. Good luck with your King!
Re: Switch to tub from tank questions
Just wanted to give an update. After two longs months, Monty finally ate today! If you have a tank and are having trouble keeping the necessary temps/humidity, I strongly suggest switching to a tub. It may not look as nice, trust me I spent a lot of money on decorations, heating etc., but its the best for your ball and thats what matter most. Thanks for all the input guys!