Tall tank for a BP?

I would stick with a sterlite 1960 tub that can be found at walmart.

They have a sale on them here for 4 bucks!

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Originally Posted by Rhapsody

yeah but this tank is a really good deal, and the only thing that will fit in my room :P

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That would be near impossible to heat correctly. I think it would be a poor choice for a ball python.

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Originally Posted by bpkid

I would stick with a sterlite 1960 tub that can be found at walmart.

They have a sale on them here for 4 bucks!

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sterlite 1960 is the name? I'll go tomorrow lol (i didnt really see a lot at mine last time i was there....)

It's the longest Sterlite tub they have. It's about 33 inches long and 6 inches high.

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Originally Posted by bpkid

It's the longest Sterlite tub they have. It's about 33 inches long and 6 inches high.

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I'll bring my measuring tape :P bp's are my fav snake so I really would rather get one in a tub than getting the tall tank. would a bp be comfortable in a 40 gallon long? (just wondering if I cant find the tub). Plus is it safe to have the flexwatt tape on the bottom of the tub and having it sit on my carpet? I'm looking for a stand that will fit at the foot of my bed that I wont trip over

Umm, I would put something between the carpet and tub. The tub is a 41 quart, and also, if they don't have those, try the 32 quart latchables by rubbermaid.. They are awesome!

40 gallon would be good for life.

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Originally Posted by bpkid

Umm, I would put something between the carpet and tub. The tub is a 41 quart, and also, if they don't have those, try the 32 quart latchables by rubbermaid.. They are awesome!

40 gallon would be good for life.

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i really like the glass tanks and I can get a 40 for about 100. They're just so hard to lug to the tub once a month :P i'm excited about getting a bp. even one attacking me hasn't deterred me from owning one :D

Yes, but a big tank like that is unnecessary work. (How many times have I said unecessary today :D ) It's a pain keeping temps and humidity up, not to mention it's pretty hard to clean.

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Originally Posted by bpkid

Yes, but a big tank like that is unnecessary work. (How many times have I said unecessary today :D ) It's a pain keeping temps and humidity up, not to mention it's pretty hard to clean.

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i think i'm just gonna keep going to stores until i find the right size sterilite container :) i need to get my stepdad to help get the air holes and stuff in it.

i heard heating pads from pet stores are bad, but i never found out why?

i need a tub with a latch lid right?

anyone want to write out my shopping list for me? ^_^ lol

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Originally Posted by Rhapsody

i think i'm just gonna keep going to stores until i find the right size sterilite container :) i need to get my stepdad to help get the air holes and stuff in it.

i heard heating pads from pet stores are bad, but i never found out why?

i need a tub with a latch lid right?

anyone want to write out my shopping list for me? ^_^ lol

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Pet store heat pads aren't bad. I would hope you get a lid for your tub :P

Shopping List

2 identical hides. one for the cool side, and one for the warm side.

Substrate . (You can use newspaper.)

Water Bowl

Digital thermometer like the Accu-Rite Indoor/Outdoor thermometer with humidity gauge.

A tub or tank (DUH!!! lol.)

If you get a tank, get a lid with some clips.

If you get a tub, buy some binder clips.

One heating pad

One thermostat. (One of the most important things on this list.)
OR
One lamp dimmer. (Does the same thing as a thermostat, but it can fluctuate alot.)

Whatever thermostat you get, make sure it is not the one that is kind of round on top, those are unreliable.