Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
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Originally Posted by westcoastjungle
Any large pet store should carry the stick on heat pads. I would buy the thermostat online though, most pet stores carry cheap junk that fails or is very inaccurite. Also you want to get a hi/lo thermometer($8 at Walmart) with a probe and place the probe on the warm side and the unit on the cool side so you can monitor temps.
Do you think you can post some pics for what I need to do, because I want a healthy snake that likes its environment.
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
Why don't you post some pics of what you got so we can get a better idea :cool:
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
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Originally Posted by westcoastjungle
Why don't you post some pics of what you got so we can get a better idea :cool:
look at my gallery, I'm sorry i don't know how to post pics.
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
I have racks so my tub pics won't be as helpful as this link. Note the clips used, inexpensive from Office Depot or any office supply
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ight=tub+clips
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
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Originally Posted by westcoastjungle
Okay those look great, so all i need is flexwatt for one half of the tub? or the whole tub?
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
it only needs to be on 1/4 (not even) of one side of the tub for a warm side. Just enough for the snake to hang out over. Most racks have 3" flexwatt on a 41" tub to give you an idea.You can use a flex watt or a stick on pad. The important thing is to control it with a good thermostat. I have used Ranco's and many here recommend Johnson's. Now I use herpstat pro's but those are kinda pricey. Temps are VERY important. If they get too cold they won't eat and can get a respitory infection and the vet bills for that cost alot more than a thermostat not to mention you will have to give hom injections(not fun). If you have a baby you don't want too big of a tub, he will feel insecure and may stop eating. A 32 quart tub will last you for 1+ years or more, if it looks too big put several hides or crumple up newspaper so he has lots of cover/hiding spots.. If you ever need help or advice email or PM me. I am always willing to help. :rockon:
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
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Originally Posted by westcoastjungle
it only needs to be on 1/4 (not even) of one side of the tub for a warm side. Just enough for the snake to hang out over. Most racks have 3" flexwatt on a 41" tub to give you an idea.You can use a flex watt or a stick on pad. The important thing is to control it with a good thermostat. I have used Ranco's and many here recommend Johnson's. Now I use herpstat pro's but those are kinda pricey. Temps are VERY important. If they get too cold they won't eat and can get a respitory infection and the vet bills for that cost alot more than a thermostat not to mention you will have to give hom injections(not fun). If you have a baby you don't want too big of a tub, he will feel insecure and may stop eating. A 32 quart tub will last you for 1+ years or more, if it looks too big put several hides or crumple up newspaper so he has lots of cover/hiding spots.. If you ever need help or advice email or PM me. I am always willing to help. :rockon:
Ok great! ill have to go shopping for all my supplies soon! thank you so much =)
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
I'm buying a baby BP soon and am aware that the little one needs a smaller space then he/she will when larger. I'm hearing all the good reasons to go w/ a plastic tub--but I want it to look nice on a stand (clearly a selfish motive). Is there any reason that someone can think of NOT to buy one of the fancier enclosures (e.g., Animal Plastics, etc.) that come with a divider? I'm thinking that I can set up the enclosure only using half of the space available--then can open it up once he/she is big enough to be comfy in the larger space. Has anyone done this?
Can anyone comment on this and, if it's a decent idea, recommend one of the dependable enclosure sites? Thanks in advance.
Just to be clear, this is for a single snake that will be our pet. At most, I see us getting a corn snake at some point in the future (I can almost hear you addicts snickering at my 1-2 snake only posture ;) ). So...I'm interested in buying a great enclosure that insures the BPs health and snakey-happiness plus be aesthetically appealing to me and the other humans that inhabit our home.
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
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Originally Posted by Jamie
I'm buying a baby BP soon and am aware that the little one needs a smaller space then he/she will when larger. I'm hearing all the good reasons to go w/ a plastic tub--but I want it to look nice on a stand (clearly a selfish motive). Is there any reason that someone can think of NOT to buy one of the fancier enclosures (e.g., Animal Plastics, etc.) that come with a divider? I'm thinking that I can set up the enclosure only using half of the space available--then can open it up once he/she is big enough to be comfy in the larger space. Has anyone done this?
Can anyone comment on this and, if it's a decent idea, recommend one of the dependable enclosure sites? Thanks in advance.
Just to be clear, this is for a single snake that will be our pet. At most, I see us getting a corn snake at some point in the future (I can almost hear you addicts snickering at my 1-2 snake only posture ;) ). So...I'm interested in buying a great enclosure that insures the BPs health and snakey-happiness plus be aesthetically appealing to me and the other humans that inhabit our home.
That's a great idea. Animal Plastics has nice display cages as does Reptile Basics http://www.reptilebasics.com/home.php?cat=257 I'm sure there are others. You probably won't be able to see as much of your snake in one of these display cages but the ball python will absolutely love the dark corners. Some add lights (or have them installed when they buy them) so they can see their snake better. I personally wouldn't go that route, especially for a small ball python. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
Re: how to setup a plastic tub for a ball python
I would use the smaller tub(15qt to 28qt) until the snake reaches a good size, then you can move it into the larger, PVC, reptile-specific enclosure w/divider. When the snake reaches adult size, you can remove the divider.
I definitely wouldn't put a baby directly into a 4ft x 2ft enclosure. Like us being plopped on the moon without a house to hide in, and the aliens are coming for you, LoL.
