Do you have your BP in a tank or tub?

I have now switched to tub, and the humidity problems are no longer an issue. :D

I started of with ExoTerra tank ages ago then switch to plastic containers BUT I have them all in tubs/racks now.... I am really greatfull i did that...

Racks all the way. Unless of Course you have 1 or 2 Balls.

Tank ... all the way!!! whats the point of keeping such a beautiful animal cooped up in a rubbermaid tub ???... and a tank allows for more natural light in for the snake to absorbe UV rays - tho not nessecery help produce vitiam D3 which promotes calcium absorption and thus a healthier and happier snake !!

Tubs may be easier, but for people that don't have a lot of snakes I say tanks (especially from companies like Animal Plastics, Vision, Boaphile, etc.) are the way to go.

They look soooo sweeeeet

I'm moving from Tank to tub and want to make sure I got the right stuff...I have:
1. 2 separate hides
2. the substrate
3. the bowl
4. 2 x 32 quart tub (want to just switch tubs for changing)
5. Acu-Rite combo for now (will be ordering a Helix soon)
6. a soldering iron for burning the holes
7. foil and tape to place on the sticky side of the Zoomed

Is there anything else I need to make a smooth transition form tank to tub???

both of our snakes like the tanks there 2 big 4 a tub.we put them in the bath tub *edit*

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Originally Posted by candyman88

both of our snakes like the tanks there 2 big 4 a tub.we put them in the bath tub

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I've got ball pythons bigger than those in tubs. There's no ball python too big for a tub (for those who choose to use them).

I used to use a tank, until I saw how much better my animals fed in tubs (more consistently). Now my tanks are used for ASF's and leopard geckos.

I have all my snakes in tubs (in my rack systems)... But i do have this REALLY nice glass exoterra that im going to use as a show piece in my reptile room. Every reptile room should have atleast one glass, nice looking, tank to make it look really cool.

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Originally Posted by candyman88

both of our snakes like the tanks there 2 big 4 a tub.we put them in the bath tub *edit*

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You do know that 6ft tubs exist right? :confused:

Some tubs are big enough for retics and other giant boids, so I'm pretty sure that some tubs are big enough for your confined-space-loving Ball Pythons. :rolleyes:

We actually use both. We started with a tank but went to a tub rack system. The rack system is more economical, has better heat and humidity control and takes less space. The four BPs we have in the tubs are doing great, (shedding, eating and seem "happy").

We do have one female, Normal in a tank in my daughter's room but that is the only BP that will be in that room so it makes more sense. In the future I want a Pied and would like to keep it in a tank, only so I can see it easier. However, BPs are not your typical "show" snake since they spend most of their time in their hides.

what about both? i have a tub set up as well as a tank. and if im cleaning one they go in the other.

sorry for silly question... you mean tank = glass and tube = plastic viv right?

So... I have glass one (tank I hope :D). Big, heavy, and as I have read so far more complicated for humidity and temperature setup... However. Looks better for me so I like it...

I initially started off with a few tanks, but when I started to increase my collection of balls it became exceedingly apparent that tanks were just plain inefficient; they have large foot prints, are not easy to work around (quickly), as most are made of glass. It’s truly amazing that I have my entire collection on one wall, which I could never do with tanks.

Basically, tanks are presentational for pet keeping, or at the most, very small breeding projects and tubs are efficient for keeping larger numbers of snakes.

BrandonsBalls

im thinkin about a tub ... but i dont know how i would set it up i mean the light and stuff

ok so if you have tubs.... w/ no rack..how do u set them up.....are you stacking them... what are they sitting on... if you use flexwat how are you adhearing it... what tubs are you using... ect... i think all of these questions should cover any futher questions of this kind :) ok guys let em rip lets get some info :)

greg

I have our original Normal Ball still in it's 20 gallon long tank. I have had to make some minor adjustments to get the heat and humidity just right. All of my other snakes are in tubs which are a whole lot easier to maintain. I am currently waiting for my second rack to be delivered from Animal Plastics.

I keep mine in a tank but as soon as i get another its tubs all the way!

Right now I have all of ONE ball python. So he's in a small tank. (Just a lil' baby boy right now.) In the future if... or when... I get more, I would seriously consider a rack-style system. Ball pythons for me are NOT display snakes. That's why I have an emerald tree boa ;) so a rack system seems to make sense in the long run.

If I had multiple snakes and was breeding than I definitely would use tubs in a rack system. However, I have one BP that I have in a 55 gallon aquarium which is a central decoration in my living room. Not only that but Emo is a pet and is treated like the family dog.

Tank as I only have on snake....and probably will only have one snake for a long while.

First off, ya'll mentioned a "rack system" so much that you made me google it to find out what the hell everyone was talking about! Now I feel much so much smarter and informed:banana:

Secondly, since I only have 1 snake and don't plan on getting anymore, I use a 20g tank. I definately don't mind the cleaning, have the humidity/heat regulated well now (it did take some adjusting), and enjoy watching him cruise at night. I can see how even having several snakes though would make me switch to tubs because it seems it would be easier to manage when you have multiples:D

this is like the 10th time I've seen this tank or tub poll, give it a rest lol. Eiether or is fine.

i have both ;)

We now have 2 boaphile cages which makes it much easier to maintain heat and humidity than the petsmart tank we had.

We have 13, soon 14 Balls, and they each have a tank.

I normally keep my girl in a tank, but she's on quarantine right now for pinworms. I would never use a tank for QT; tubs are so much easier to clean and disinfect on a regular basis, which is neccessary for a sick snake. I also use tubs for new snakes on QT... although Sangre gets to stay in his tub until he's big enough for a 4x2x2.

Our baby male Dahaka is in a tank, and our adult female Naga we recently moved from a tank into a tub(with our new flexwatt under it). :)

Don't use tanks or tubs. Custom made only (by myself). Tanks and tubs are too small for me...

Chris

Always have and always will use tubs for bp's there is no reason to use tanks unless they are on display.

I use a tank but really they aren't needed for a BP/ they aren't really a display snake. They spend almost all their time in there hides so having them in a tank makes it seem like you just have an empty tank most of the time.

TUBS!!! Tanks are horrid! I hate them!

I use Really useful tubs for my royals , so much better than tanks :) :gj:

lol wheres the option for both?

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Originally Posted by van_garret2000

so having them in a tank makes it seem like you just have an empty tank most of the time.

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That's exactly what our tank looks like!

I have all my snakes in tanks.. I really want tubs-Rack system, But i dont have them money to build one.. and i wont pay so much for an already built one.. I hate having tanks. I have also thought about keeping my snakes in tubs.. but my room is not heat controlled.. I dont have a room in this house that is. Anyone know what i can do? Message me please.

41 qt tubs all the way!!

i had my baby(63grams) in a tank then swiched her over to a 15qt tub. shes gona get upgraded to a 28qt in a month or so. when i start to get more snakes in going to make a rack

I tried out a tank when I first got a ball pythons some years ago. Had horribles problems with keeping the temps and humidity at correct numbers. Moved my snakes in to tubs and could not be happier! Temps and humidity stay at perfect numbers. NEVER will I use a tank for a snake again. Not worth the stress and the headache and possibility the money you'll be spending at the vet due to having your snake come down with issues.

I just got my first ball python a week ago. Have him in a 10 gallon tank which cost me $14 plus like $65 for all the other stuff in and out of him cage. If you look in the BP Husbandary Section you'll see what problem I have with my cage right now. I have him in a tub right now and he is so happy lol! Im so happy I've read this thread and thought about it. Now when she gets bigger I don't have to worry about spending 300 dollars for a 40 gal setup I had planned.

Tub club for life!!! never lookin back.

i just switched from tanks to tubs and love it and having a rack system lets you house alot more snakes as well :gj:

I had a tank for 2 months, 1 month ago I switched to a tub, and am planning going back to a tank because it is more aesthetically pleasing and I only have one bp so, what the heck. Tubs are good for 3 or more snakes, tanks for 2 or fewer.

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Originally Posted by abuja

I had a tank for 2 months, 1 month ago I switched to a tub, and am planning going back to a tank because it is more aesthetically pleasing and I only have one bp so, what the heck. Tubs are good for 3 or more snakes, tanks for 2 or fewer.

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I disagree. I travel 500 miles with my one snake frequently. Having a tank was a nightmare. Not to mention it being a lot more work to clean. Plus having to fight to keep the husbandry correct. I was using two UTHs and a ton of insulation and I had to coverthe top for humidity. In my case, a tub nearly takes care of itself.

this poll is YEARS old!!!@!@

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Originally Posted by h00blah

this poll is YEARS old!!!@!@

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Gotta wait 2 more months, this is only 1 year and 10 months old.

I switched my snake from a tank to a tub yesterday, after 2.5 years!

first i started with tanks but after that change to tubs :)

Tank, but considering tubs.

I used to have tanks , now I have a rack(s). If you keep multiples, its the only way to go, IMHO. They make life so much easier.
Mike Kelly