Size heat pad?

What size heat pad would be best for a 15q tub? A 6X8 or 4X5? The type of heat pad I'm looking at is a Zoo-Med Repti Therm. I was thinking the 6X8 since the 4X5 seems pretty small.
This should be the dimensions of the tub: 16.7"L x 13.3"W x 5.3"H
Thanks!

6x8 or 8x8 works I think that's what I had at first.

^^ I agree, and this way it will be big enough when you move up to a 28qt

Or you could order flexwatt from reptilebasics pre-wired and also order the size larger for your next tub and get them both delivered for cheaper than one zoo-med heat pad.

A one ft. piece of 4 inch flexwatt and an 11 x 12 inch piece of flexwatt = $5.80 + shipping.
Heck you could even order a couple spares and still save money :)

Thanks! I think I'll just use the heatpad. :3 So a 6x8 will work even when I have a 28q?!(Bonus!) what size will I need for a 32q? Next biggest I'm guessing?

So, does this mean that your dad is letting you get your BP now?? Did I miss the post where you said he's allowing it??

I usethe 1-5 gallon UTH by Zoo-Med for all my tubs up from a 6qt to a 28qt. Then once my snakes get into the 32-34qt to the 41qt, I upgrade the UTH to the 10-20 gallon size.

Man a rack would be helpful by now...

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Originally Posted by Jared2608

So, does this mean that your dad is letting you get your BP now?? Did I miss the post where you said he's allowing it??

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It's ver very likely that I will be allowed to get it. I won't get it until Jan 21st when the Reptile Expo is, but after reading the letter, Dad didn't say no. :3 He asked questions about the snake, mainly how big it gets and noted how it did seem like it would be less work than my other pets(I have bearded dragons, a rat, and a gecko and am breeding superworms)
IDK if the parents like how BIG the bps get, but I'm sure they'd come around to him as he grew. :3

Well, there actually is a reptile expo in August, but I'm saving all my money until September. Afte september I can save for the snake and will buy what I need in pieces. I'll just have to confirm that I can get it before I start buying everything XD I want to be prepared though and know everything about the BPs that I can before I get one so I'll be prepared for anything it throws at me.
;3

Very good!! Seems like things are going swimmingly, lol!

Yup. :3 Once I'm 100% sure, I'm sure you'll see the board. XD And I'll be making sure I have everything down that I need for the BP.(which at the moment I Want to name Matsuda, though that could change by the time of the expo)
Dad asked if I was going to the reptile expo in august, but I wasn't sure if I was or not, to avoid the temptation. XD

The heat pad doesn't really need to be huge, just large enough for your snake to lay on. So the size of the heat pad will directly relate to the size of your snake. Most heat pads on the market today will reach similar temps. (some getting WAY too hot). Always use a thermostat...

Aye, don't worry. :3 I'm buying a thermostat.

How's this heat pad?: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultrath...ater-uth-6-x11
It seems a little big.... but I guess it doesn't get too hot. :3 (Still getting a thermostat though to be 100% safe)

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How's this heat pad?: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultrath...ater-uth-6-x11
It seems a little big.... but I guess it doesn't get too hot. :3 (Still getting a thermostat though to be 100% safe)

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That one is great and exactly what I have.

im assuming a 10-20 gal heat pad mighht just be to big, get the measurements if anything go with a 5 gal but see the sizes so that you can get things just right

It'll be fine with a 15q bin? Not too big?


And the bin size will be around 16.7"L x 13.3"W x 5.3"H

How do you breed super worms?

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Originally Posted by fluffpuffgerbil

It's ver very likely that I will be allowed to get it. I won't get it until Jan 21st when the Reptile Expo is, but after reading the letter, Dad didn't say no. :3 He asked questions about the snake, mainly how big it gets and noted how it did seem like it would be less work than my other pets(I have bearded dragons, a rat, and a gecko and am breeding superworms)
IDK if the parents like how BIG the bps get, but I'm sure they'd come around to him as he grew. :3

Well, there actually is a reptile expo in August, but I'm saving all my money until September. Afte september I can save for the snake and will buy what I need in pieces. I'll just have to confirm that I can get it before I start buying everything XD I want to be prepared though and know everything about the BPs that I can before I get one so I'll be prepared for anything it throws at me.
;3

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It's quite easy, actually.
I start with large superworms (2" and fat) and I bought bead boxes with individual little sections and drilled an airhole into the lid of each one. I put one superworm in every slot since they need to be separated to pupate. So after a couple weeks they turn into something that Superworm breeders call Aliens. The stage between the worm and the adult. After another week or so they turn into beetles from the aliens and you put the beetles in a container of their own and they breed and lay eggs, ect. And I throw the old beetle bedding with the nearly microscopic worms into a separate bin(You can see them when they are about as long as this dash: -- ) Then they grow into large worms again so I can feed them off. :3 I probably have a couple thousand worms that I grew myself and still have some leftover from the last batch I bought. It's easy, cheap(can get everything for under $50) and worth it, though it takes about 6 months to really get it going at a good pace. I started around..... January I think.