Re: rubbermaid enclosures?
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Originally Posted by Krazybob
I have a pretty simple way. I use two flukers digital hygrometers (until I can find an easy to read and cage safe sling psychrometer) and then use a sheet of plastic that I have cut to cover the cage. I adjust that to keep the humidity where I want it. I check that when I check the temperatures... three times a day.
I have no problems with sheds at all. They come off in one piece including eye caps.
I guess I don't understand why you posted about rubbermaids then. If you are not having problems with your current setup and want to watch your snake at night in a display cage, why ask questions about tubs? After comments like this:
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After all, I did take on the responsibility for my snakes and they deserve the best life I can give them.
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Not to say that everyone else isn't taking that responsibility, just saying that I am not one to just get a snake as a toy and not take care of it.
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But what about the snakes quality of life? I have each juvenile in a 20L with separate heaters and thermostats, 2 hides and a 12 inch tall climb... just in case he or she wants to climb. Can you do all that with sterlite as easily?
It seems you don't think they should be kept in tubs, if that is you opinion then just say it. I think my snakes have a very good quality of life. I have never treated a living object as a "toy". As Fez on That 70's Show would say "Good Day!!"
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Krazybob...I think that so long as you can provide the right temps and humidity, then however you choose to house your snake is fine. It's all just a matter of how much work YOU want to do to maintain it. Many...especially those with multiple snakes...find simple plastic containers to work best for them because of the ease of maintenance on their end. But there isn't a "right" way.
If your snake is eating well, has great sheds, and doesn't act particularly stressed, then you're doing everything just fine. :) I would love to see pics of the enclosure sometime!
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I don't believe there is a right way either. I have my cages that suit me best. I guess if I had a large amount of snakes I might consider plastic. But since I only have 2 and don't plan on getting any more the glass is my preferred cage medium. I have the 2 cages set up so they are pretty much self sustaining, I just like checking in on them a few times a day. Most of the time they require no tweaking.
I went by target yesterday to look at the cages they have and can see how they would be easy to choose. But they would take away my viewing abilities and that is my favorite part about owning snakes.
I initially chimed in on the thread while considering switching over. So I am open minded about it, it just doesn't seem to be right for me at this time.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you're more interested in your happiness and not your snakes. That's the vibe, anyway. -Shrugs.-
Do what you like. I'm definitely upgrading to a rack system.
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Originally Posted by Melicious
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you're more interested in your happiness and not your snakes. That's the vibe, anyway. -Shrugs.-
Do what you like. I'm definitely upgrading to a rack system.
I didn't get that impression at all, and I'm not sure why you did. Why the hostility?
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That's not an easy thing to explain. in no particular order... As much floor room as they need or could ever want
Some biologists believe that the natural territory for a ball python could be as large as 150 square miles ... that's gonna be an awfully big glass tank. ;)
But ROCK ON with the anthromorphizing, it's always fun to read! ;)
The cool thing about ball pythons is that there are so many ways to keep them and they allow them to thrive at the same time! :D
-adam
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I use a glass tank but I only have one snake. If I was going to get more, I'd definitely go with tubs :D
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Judy, I wasn't trying to be hostile. That's just the "vibe" or tone I got from his text. Like I said, correct me if I'm wrong. Just how I saw it.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you're more interested in your happiness and not your snakes. That's the vibe, anyway. -Shrugs.-
Do what you like. I'm definitely upgrading to a rack system.
Pardon me if I correct you for being wrong. If you've read what I have written before you can see that I have done all that I can for the well being of my snakes. Just because I like to watch them during the periods when they are active doesn't mean that I am more interested in my own happiness. If I were more interested in my own happiness I wouldn't spend so much money and time making sure the snakes are well taken care of.
Sorry you got the wrong vibe.
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But ROCK ON with the anthromorphizing, it's always fun to read! ;)/QUOTE]
Isn't it funny how we all tend to anthropomorphize with our pets, no matter what they may be?
