Tub size..

Ok Guys I have small problem and need your help. I about yo buy a rack and because of tide space in my apartment size matter... I gonna keep BP of course... My first gonna be around 1000g YB Female. Question is Should I use 41q bins or 32 gonna be enough for animals up to 1500/1600g?? I just wonder that 16 1/8" x23 3/4 gonna give me enough floor space vs 34 1/2" long X 16 1/2"

Thanks for all Your vote and opinion

Depends if you want to upgrade or not and go from 32 quarts first to 41 quarts later.

I keep males and females up to 1500 grams in 32 quarts however now I often skip 32 quarts and put them in a 41 quarts when they reach about 600 grams.

Of course it all depends on the animal too.

Both can be done.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Depends if you want to upgrade or not and go from 32 quarts first to 41 quarts later.

I keep males and females up to 1500 grams in 32 quarts however now I often skip 32 quarts and put them in a 41 quarts when they reach about 600 grams.

Of course it all depends on the animal too.

Both can be done.

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Deb Did You have successful lock in 32 qt bins ?? and do You have hides in 32 qt as well ??

A 41qt rack doesn't take up all that much more space than a 32qt. I keep my females in 32qt until they reach 1000g-1500g. Then I move them to the 41qt.

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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny

A 41qt rack doesn't take up all that much more space than a 32qt. I keep my females in 32qt until they reach 1000g-1500g. Then I move them to the 41qt.

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yes You right is not "that much space" but in My case (very small room) this additional feet on length is making difference.. Is not that I cant fit 41qt at all but will be more convenient for me have 32qt. But because i'm a person who put animal comfort before my own this is why i put this post to make a sure that 32 will be enough.

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Originally Posted by Darkwing_Angel

Deb Did You have successful lock in 32 qt bins ?? and do You have hides in 32 qt as well ??

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I never had any locks on my racks and so far never had any escapee either.

As far as hide I provide one to each snake, some use it some don't, I prefer having one in the enclosure even if not needed than not having one and it being needed.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

I never had any locks on my racks and so far never had any escapee either.

As far as hide I provide one to each snake, some use it some don't, I prefer having one in the enclosure even if not needed than not having one and it being needed.

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eeeee i think we have misunderstanding... I was referring to breeding ;) So... I gonna ask different ... Did You ever pair 2 BP in 32qt Tub ?? :)

Deb, i think they meant breeding locks :)

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Originally Posted by Darkwing_Angel

eeeee i think we have misunderstanding... I was referring to breeding ;) So... I gonna ask different ... Did You ever pair 2 BP in 32qt Tub ?? :)

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oops not really paying attention :rolleye2: today, yes my first year all my breeding was done in 32 quarts tubs.

When I switched from a tank to tubs I found 34qt Sterilite tubs I didn't really have the room for a 41qt rack

OK i propably go with 32 qt RBI Rack.


Quote from RBI Rack Faq:

"How Big of a snake can I get into one of these? What else will these house?

We routinely keep baby balls, boas and colubrids in the shoebox rack. Baby balls are comfortable up to about 300 grams, baby boas up to about 16"-18", and colubrids up to about 20"-24". Also an ideal box size for growing individual terrestrial geckos.

The 15 Qt.MCB-S tub works well as a "grow out" tub for baby Balls (500+ grams), Boas, Colubrids or Geckos. Some smaller species may do fine in this tub for life.

The Sweater box rack (MCB-L tub) will house balls up to about 2000g, boas to about 36" and most adult kings and corns. These boxes have a little more floor space than the old Rubbermaid sweaterboxes us oldtimers used to use. These boxes also work well for small colonies of terrestrial geckos such as Leopard geckos or Fat Tail geckos."

Ok i know 2000g Female Ball in 32 qt tub is too much but I plan expend to 41 in the future... and honestly i love get some eggs but I don't gonna breed BP for money but for my own satisfaction. I dont need get 8-14 from super large females.. If i get 4-5 from 1300-1500g female i gonna be more that happy :)

Anyway Thanks for Your help Guys and Girl :)

how are you going to keep your ball python between 1000g-1500g...most females will get bigger

I'm housing hatchlings/juvies in 28qt tubs with dividers and semi to adult males without dividers. I decided to go with the 41qt tubs for the 1400 to 3000 gram females I just picked up, and I thought they'd be more roomy for when the boyfriends come over ;)

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Originally Posted by willieshotg3

how are you going to keep your ball python between 1000g-1500g...most females will get bigger

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Read the whole thread. He said that he will upgrade to a 41qt rack when the time comes or will just buy a 41qt rack to begin with.

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Originally Posted by willieshotg3

how are you going to keep your ball python between 1000g-1500g...most females will get bigger

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My female is 1272 g now and believe me She have plenty of space.... and i still have large hide there... Remember that balls spend most of the time underground in rodent burrows termite mounds and such... They really dont need that much space...

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Originally Posted by Choreboy

I'm housing hatchlings/juvies in 28qt tubs with dividers and semi to adult males without dividers. I decided to go with the 41qt tubs for the 1400 to 3000 gram females I just picked up, and I thought they'd be more roomy for when the boyfriends come over ;)

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would love to see your dividers, i want to make some for my 28qt tubs and have a couple ideas but would love to see how you did it :)