Tank or Tub?

Hey guys!

I'm new here but not to snake ownership. I have a full grown (hopefully female) normal in a 20 gallon tank right now and I am obviously looking to upgrade her to a bigger enclosure. I came on this site initially to see some tank setups and get some ideas but now I am torn. I don't know if I should get her an appropriately sized tub or get her a bigger (30-40gal) tank.

So, I thought I would start a little poll. What do you us? Tank or tub? And, if you could, some pros and cons of each with your vote to give me a good idea of each option.

Thanks so much guys! This forum has been a lifesaver!

I built a custom enclosure a year ago for my bp. I wish I had just had the foresight to build a rack at that time -- it would have cost about the same.

I just aquired another bp over the weekend, and I have him in a tub for the time being.

The custom enclosure looks cool, but bp's aren't really show animals, you can't expand very easily with a tank, and they usually are harder to heat and hold humidity.

The tub is cheap, low maintenace (cleaning, etc.), and holds humidity well -- mine is actually a little high right now and I think I need to drill a few more holes :mad:

Save yourself the trouble now, and before you waste anymore money; either build or buy a rack!!

Sooner or later you will want more snakes!

I am planning on building a rack that will hold 8 adults and 4 juveniles -- hopefully that will last me for a while!!

Good luck!!

Tubs all the way, just easier on me than cages

Aesthetically - tank.
Practically - tub.

Also, numbers... 1 or 2 in a tank is ok. Once you go beyond that, tubs seem to make more sense.

If you only have one snake, tank. If you're going to be building a collection, tubs.

Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by severe_bomber

Aesthetically - tank.
Practically - tub.

Also, numbers... 1 or 2 in a tank is ok. Once you go beyond that, tubs seem to make more sense.

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You mean 1 or 2 tanks is ok, right? :gj:

Definitely don't want multiple bp's in one enclosure.

Well, I am planning on expanding and I could probably use the 20 gal that I have her in right now for some cool geckos or something along those lines. The racks kind of seem a little weird to me though. It dosn't seem like the snakes have enough space to move around (and Isabelle does like to climb around, which apparently isn't very normal). I'm leaning a little bit more towards the tubs than the tanks and racks at this point but I would like to see as many answers as possible! :)

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Originally Posted by chapskis1

You mean 1 or 2 tanks is ok, right? :gj:

Definitely don't want multiple bp's in one enclosure.

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Apologies. Yep - 1 or 2 tanks is what I meant. :oops:

Tubs in a Rack system. You'll never look back!

I don't find tanks very aethetic when they're all covered in tinfoil to keep humidity up. If you're wanting to stay on the cheap side, go tub, your snake will thank you, and so will your wallet! If you want to to look awesome and be suitible for your snake at the same time, check into a boaphile/vision cage type of product.

I am going with Tubs, and eventually a rack. I just got two BPs and I know already I plan to expand to many more. Hope this helps.

I just fell tubs are more cost effective for a larger group, and with the right kind (I got clear Rubbermade) can be set up to look like a tank with a climb if you get the deeper ones.

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Originally Posted by BumblebeexSweat

Well, I am planning on expanding and I could probably use the 20 gal that I have her in right now for some cool geckos or something along those lines. The racks kind of seem a little weird to me though. It dosn't seem like the snakes have enough space to move around (and Isabelle does like to climb around, which apparently isn't very normal). I'm leaning a little bit more towards the tubs than the tanks and racks at this point but I would like to see as many answers as possible! :)

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They really don't move all that much, especially when they are older. I currently keep all of my ball pythons in tubs and nearly every time I look in there they are in their hides. If it is feeding night, they are at the front of the tub staring at me.

Ball pythons oddly enough do very well in cramped spaces. There are many species of snake that are the complete opposite though and need way more room that a tub could never provide.

If you want to save some money and don't want to bother cleaning a huge heavy tank, go with a tub. Cleaning is a breeze and you never have to worry about humidity. If you go with an iris tub, they are actually rather clear so you can still see your snake :)

Thanks everyone! Looks like i'm going to start building a rack (like I mentioned, I plan on expanding anyways so better to cut to the chase, right? ;) ) Again, thank you all for your input!! Off to the DIY section! :B