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  • 10-17-2012, 12:13 PM
    Munizfire
    Re: What is the big DEAL ABOUT USING GLASS TANKS?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents View Post
    What's not aesthetically pleasing about a 2x2 AP or Boaphile cage?? They are good looking and amazingly great at keeping everything perfect for the snake. Plus a whole lot lighter than a glass tank. You could also mount a small strip light in one with a low wattage fluorescent bulb for better viewing if wanted.

    I don't know what I'd do without my BP rack and Boaphile stack. My snakes wouldn't either.

    Ok, yes, those are pretty cool as well, but I haven't seen any one selling those down here, and shipping them to PR would be a pain in the rear (and very expensive). And buying the mats alone will cost me more than the tank, not to mention that as an engineering student, I barely have the time to fart :rofl:(most of my time here is on my phone while doing other stuff).

    But honestly, I'd love to own a few of those. Tanks will do in the meanwhile :)
  • 10-17-2012, 12:20 PM
    stuka1166
    I started with a 20 gal aquarium...I used the damp towel method/fogger to help maintain humidity...Temp was never an issue.

    I now have my BP in a 70 gal aquarium front sliding glass...I have a CHE on the hot side...A night heat lamp on the cool side...My temps are 92 HOT/84 AMBIENT/78 COOL.

    I keep the humidity at 45-55% with a damp towel over 1/2 the enclosure...1/2 of the substrate (I use ECO-EARTH) is damp as well.

    I have 3 thermometers...And a digital hygrometer.

    I have numerous hides, a lot of greenery, rocks, large water bowl.

    I feed her in a separate tub, and she eats EVERY week like clockwork since I have owned her...Usually a good indicator of a happy BP :)

    When she is out and "prowling"...To see her colors against the enclosure decor is very nice.

    Granted, it may be a little more "work" to keep an aquarium...But keeping a BP should be a labor of love.
  • 10-17-2012, 12:27 PM
    MrBrute
    I guess I should invest in somethig else besides a tank, before I get this snake..but i'm not trying to go broke buying something. Any suggestions?
  • 10-17-2012, 12:28 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrute View Post
    I guess I should invest in somethig else besides a tank, before I get this snake..but i'm not trying to go broke buying something. Any suggestions?

    32qt Rubbermaid tub with a locking lid. Like $8 at wally world
  • 10-17-2012, 12:32 PM
    MrBrute
    Re: What is the big DEAL ABOUT USING GLASS TANKS?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    32qt Rubbermaid tub with a locking lid. Like $8 at wally world

    Even for a baby?

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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    32qt Rubbermaid tub with a locking lid. Like $8 at wally world

    no wally world in my area. Can't i get this from like walmart?
  • 10-17-2012, 12:33 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrute View Post
    Even for a baby?

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    no wally world in my area. Can't i get this from like walmart?

    12qt is fine for a baby up to about a 500g snake.

    Wally World= Walmart lol
  • 10-17-2012, 12:35 PM
    MrBrute
    Re: What is the big DEAL ABOUT USING GLASS TANKS?
    oh dear lmao DUHHHHHHHHHHHHH buy they did have a actual pet store out here called wally world lol
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    12qt is fine for a baby up to about a 500g snake.

    Wally World= Walmart lol

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    Ok this MAY SOUND SUPER SILLY!!!! But I guess I wanted a tank to Look at from time to time instead of having to open a lid from a tub and take it out. But if you all suggest I get a tub....This cool!
  • 10-17-2012, 12:38 PM
    Munizfire
    Re: What is the big DEAL ABOUT USING GLASS TANKS?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrute View Post
    Even for a baby?



    no wally world in my area. Can't i get this from like walmart?

    I'd suggest something smaller for a baby, 12 qt should be ok.
    You can get sterilite from wal-mart, AFAIC they are pretty much the same thing
  • 10-17-2012, 12:40 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MrBrute View Post
    oh dear lmao DUHHHHHHHHHHHHH buy they did have a actual pet store out here called wally world lol

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    Ok this MAY SOUND SUPER SILLY!!!! But I guess I wanted a tank to Look at from time to time instead of having to open a lid from a tub and take it out. But if you all suggest I get a tub....This cool!

    If you dont want a tub then get a pvc enclosure. No matter what you'll have to open a lid or a door to get it out. Bp's arent really display snakes though so you wont see much activity even in an enclosure.
  • 10-17-2012, 12:41 PM
    MrBrute
    Thanks for the info folks!

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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    If you dont want a tub then get a pvc enclosure. No matter what you'll have to open a lid or a door to get it out. Bp's arent really display snakes though so you wont see much activity even in an enclosure.

    PVC Enclosures cost a good grip don't they? lol
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