Zoo-Med UTH not enough heat?

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Originally Posted by ntrent1

Thanks for that info!

I'm a little confused about a couple things.. I've read in several posts that a humidity of at least 60% is needed for BPs, is that a myth? or just a suggestion?

Well, i guess that was just one thing...lol

OH, also, when using a T-stat, do you put the probe on the bottom of the tank/on the substrate to measure bottom temps?

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I placed the probe for the Tstat on the 4th shelf of my 7 shelf rack and its taped to a lid.This imitates the same as placing the probe inside of one of the 41qt tubs,only the snakes can not move it lol.If you like i can get some pics showing this :).

I've switched to a new setup today! I followed some of yall's advice and went and got me a 41qt rubber tub! It's working great so far, and the temps and humidity are stabalizing really quickly. Heres some pics!

http://www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub1.JPG
http://www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub2.JPG
http://www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub3.JPG

Yes, I know the half-logs are a no-no, and i plan on getting tighter hides as soon as i can (probably tomorrow), but it's better than nothing for now!

Any suggestions or comments? :)

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Originally Posted by ntrent1

I've switched to a new setup today! I followed some of yall's advice and went and got me a 41qt rubber tub! It's working great so far, and the temps and humidity are stabalizing really quickly. Heres some pics!

[IMG]www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub1.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub2.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]www.kustom-built.net/bpnetpics/tub3.JPG[/IMG]

Yes, I know the half-logs are a no-no, and i plan on getting tighter hides as soon as i can (probably tomorrow), but it's better than nothing for now!

Any suggestions or comments? :)

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some binder clips to lock the top and something more stable to keep it on

hmm, how do you get pics to show up in-post? mine didnt show up for some reason/...

Sorry lol, theyre showing up now! :)

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Originally Posted by ntrent1

hmm, how do you get pics to show up in-post? mine didnt show up for some reason/...

Sorry lol, theyre showing up now! :)

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Yeah, I fixed 'em for ya. Two things to note when posting pictures: 1) Make sure the [img] tags are lower case....and 2) make sure to include http:// in the picture url.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

some binder clips to lock the top and something more stable to keep it on

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Definitely get some binder clips to keep that lid on, or else you may be dealing with an escape. That, or some luggage straps to strap that lid on. You can see how I used binder clips on some temporary baby tubs:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...b/BabyRack.jpg

You already acknowledged the change in hides, you definitely want something more snug for them. Dollar Tree has nice plastic soup bowls that make fantastic hides, just pick up a solder wand from WalMart or Home Depot for about $10 and solder out the entrance to the hides for them.

Here's an example - and I'm using the larger sized bowls for my bigger girls:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...aEnclosure.jpg

Ok, I think I'll do that! I've got a question though, just how small of a hide do they need? i mean, i dont want to get something and have it be too small and have him get stuck in it or somethin when im gone! :P Any particular way to judge how tight it should be?

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Originally Posted by ntrent1

Ok, I think I'll do that! I've got a question though, just how small of a hide do they need? i mean, i dont want to get something and have it be too small and have him get stuck in it or somethin when im gone! :P Any particular way to judge how tight it should be?

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Here's a fun little story about hides that has pictures for illustrating how small they like it. You don't have to use hides like I have here...but do make sure its something you can just lift off the top of them. They won't ever get stuck in there.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=35212

:)

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Originally Posted by ntrent1

Ok, I think I'll do that! I've got a question though, just how small of a hide do they need? i mean, i dont want to get something and have it be too small and have him get stuck in it or somethin when im gone! :P Any particular way to judge how tight it should be?

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The smaller the better!