new ball python

ISo you have to keep a ball python in a plastic tub

not like that,what i mean is,u can still use that tank if u can give right heat n humidity.if u r hard to get it right,try use tube,because tube is easy to take care.the humidty is always right n the heat is easy(because tube is longer than ur tank,so that the hot spot n the cool spot is far from each other.than the temp of hot spot n cool spot dont mix.if u have a small tank like that,i think ur uth will make the whole tank a hot spot)

I had thought going up to a 36" tank for such a small snake would be to large. The snake is only a baby. The uth is about 4x4". I was thinking I could mist once day to keep up the humidity plus I cahnged the substrate to eco earth I figured that would help. Once the weather warms up the humidity will rise.

Beautiful tank but I agree you are going to have problems with it. Heat humidity and stress mainly. You don't have to do the tub. It is the easiest option but whatever you do it needs to be heated right, and provide safety. Switching the snake from display to tub is going to be way to stressful. You need to have one setup and keep that. With a taller cage really you aren't being as efficient as possible. You are going to need more heat lamps, more spraying, and on top of that you may still have a stressed out snake. They don't use tall cages. It's really just adding more problems. I recommend getting a 20 gallon breeder tank( those are shorter than regular tanks) if you want to keep the one you have you really are just going to need to make sure the bottom has a hot and cold side. Hot side is 90-92.f and the cold side is 80.f if the hotside is right on the cool end will be as well. You've got a little work to do on that tank. 1st things are to make sure your temps are correct. Hope this helps
Morgan

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Originally Posted by lisafoster2510

I had thought going up to a 36" tank for such a small snake would be to large. The snake is only a baby. The uth is about 4x4". I was thinking I could mist once day to keep up the humidity plus I cahnged the substrate to eco earth I figured that would help. Once the weather warms up the humidity will rise.

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Its best to have a UTH that covers about a bottom third of the tank. That way the animal doesnt have to use the hide to be warm. A large tank is not a great plan, as smaller is usually better for balls. They just need a couple hides, a 90 deg and a 80 deg side and your set. Then the humidity should be around 60 and your golden. I opted to use tubs just because they are super easy to maintain heat and humidity. Balls hide most the time anyways, so display is just some fake plants and rocks :). Lots of people use tanks though, but they take more effort.

If you animal hides a lot, sheds fully and eats well things are probably okay. But its always important to try and keep husbandry at an optimum level to help prevent disease and promote longevity.

I posted my new 20 gallon long set up. Advice welcome.