tub not a option, tank size?

For a baby bp 10 or 20 gallon long tank?

IS there a reason why a tub is not an option.

Ambient temps. Oil is expensive.Keep our house at 68-70 tops.

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Originally Posted by Gpoop

Ambient temps. Oil is expensive.Keep our house at 68-70 tops.

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Then tub will be your option not a glass tank that loses heat faster than plastic does.

Cold rooms tanks dont do well unless a lot of effort and time go into it. Plastic tubs will help hold in the heat and humidity with simple UTH covering 50% of the bottom.

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Originally Posted by RichsBallPythons

Then tub will be your option not a glass tank that loses heat faster than plastic does.

Cold rooms tanks dont do well unless a lot of effort and time go into it. Plastic tubs will help hold in the heat and humidity with simple UTH covering 50% of the bottom.

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x2 :gj: Go with the tub...you'll go insane trying to heat a tank.

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Originally Posted by babyknees

x2 :gj: Go with the tub...you'll go insane trying to heat a tank.

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for me the heat wasnt that bad, it was the humidity that almost made me blow my face off lol, go with a tub, theyre so much easier, even if you cant heat your room

I also agree that a tub will be a lot easier to heat than a tank.

Ok, picked up a 15qt tub!

Just be sure you have your under tank heater plugged into a thermostat to regulate and control the temperature. You do not want to melt the plastic!

Tubs are great! Even if you only have one BP. If you get the kind with the good latches on the sides and the lid has the lip that goes down around the tub, your BP won't be able to escape.

It's much easier to control the heat and humidity in them. Plus our shy BPs prefer the opaque surfaces of the tubs to the shiny, reflective glass of a tank.

I bought this type of tub

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_9629.jpg


and this (should I get something better?)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_1030.jpg

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I bought this type of tub

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_9629.jpg


and this (should I get something better?)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_1030.jpg

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If you can afford one a proportional thermostat is much better. I like the herpstats by spyder robotics. But they run $100 +

For $50-$75 you can get a Ranco which isn't proportional but better then what you have now. Rancos can be purchased from reptile basics.

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Originally Posted by Gpoop

I bought this type of tub

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_9629.jpg


and this (should I get something better?)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...s/IMG_1030.jpg

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those are crap, i have one and theyre an on/off type from what i can tell, my temps fluctuate from 85-94. i just got this from home depot for $11, and i dont have it installed yet, but i was messing with a light plugged into it, and its a pulse type for sure, but mess with it first, cause i have to turn mine almost half way on before it activates and then i can turn it down

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those are crap, i have one and theyre an on/off type from what i can tell, my temps fluctuate from 85-94. i just got this from home depot for $11, and i dont have it installed yet, but i was messing with a light plugged into it, and its a pulse type for sure, but mess with it first, cause i have to turn mine almost half way on before it activates and then i can turn it down

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The problem with those is that they don't respond to changes in room temperature so they require constant monitoring and adjustments.

Its still better than nothing right now for the OP.

Sounds like the OP is new and its a first time snake. How many here had 100s to drop up front on first pet with out doing it in installments.

Just be sure to insulate the tub well so no drafts can get under making the UTH cool down and you should be fine. Save some money ad get a Johnson or Ranco Thermsotat and youll be fine.

Ok, thanks for the advice but what if I buy this?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100



Also bought a luggage strap the wrap around the tub so hopefully no escaping.



Btw, don't have a snake yet. I plan on getting one in April. I just like to be prepared.

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The problem with those is that they don't respond to changes in room temperature so they require constant monitoring and adjustments.

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at least it doesnt fluctuate though, and for ten bucks is a way better option imo. and like rich said, the rheostat will work fine for now, but just so you know, i get those temps with it set as low as will go with three magazines between the pad and the bottom of the tank

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Ok, thanks for the advice but what if I buy this?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100



Also bought a luggage strap the wrap around the tub so hopefully no escaping.



Btw, don't have a snake yet. I plan on getting one in April. I just like to be prepared.

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Awesome that youre taking the initiative to set everything up months in advance!! The VE-100 should work fine, you can also google "herpstat" which is made by Spyder Robotics and the cheapest model is about $100 and is absolutely fool proof. Ive also heard amazing things about the Vivarium Electronics thermostats, so either one would be a good buy and would last your snakes entire life.

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Ok, thanks for the advice but what if I buy this?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100



Also bought a luggage strap the wrap around the tub so hopefully no escaping.



Btw, don't have a snake yet. I plan on getting one in April. I just like to be prepared.

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The VE-100 is a non-proportional thermostat. If you want to get a VE line thermostat I would get the VE-200. I personally wouldn't get anything other than a Herpstat. They are the best.

I Looked up the herpstat but it doesn't say if it comes with the probe.

looks like you got yourself a set-up ;)

If your getting one in April, id take back the Rheostat and use the money towards a thermostat savings fund.

Also, I've been using the rheostat you bought for 2 years. Absolutely no problems if you have an accurate thermometer and a little time to spend keeping an eye on your animals. Buying a herpstat is gonna cost you a tonne of cash, and honestly, for one snake, there is nothing wrong with a rheostat.

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I Looked up the herpstat but it doesn't say if it comes with the probe.

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They do.

Ok sweet thanks! Oh and I also bought a temp gun too and a acu rite thermometer

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Ok sweet thanks! Oh and I also bought a temp gun too and a acu rite thermometer

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Sounds like you are good to go. I'm really glad that you are doing this now and now after you already have the snake like mist people who come here looking for help.

I love a person who plans in advance!

Gale

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Sounds like you are good to go. I'm really glad that you are doing this now and now after you already have the snake like mist people who come here looking for help.

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Originally Posted by angllady2

I love a person who plans in advance!

Gale

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Thank you! I want my new pet to be healthy,safe and comfortable as possible!!

Quite a few members on here use the Hydrofarm thermostat. I've personally never used it, but there are alot of threads where people give it good reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...1529683&sr=1-7