Is this a good tub for a juvenile Ball Python?

Hey everybody, I just got this drawer tub at Walmart so I just want some feedback for it. It's the only one that was of decent size since Walmart was out of smaller tubs at the moment. Just wanna know if it will be easy to heat/maintain. I know ill have to rig it up a little in thr back for the heat pad but nothing serious. I'm just looking for some input from tub users, I only got this thing for 8 bucks so it's no biggie taking it back and getting a new one.

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Oh and the dimensions are
17" deep 12" wide and 10 3/8" high

Im not sure how well those would work? I havent seen many people using them and one person who Im close with decided to just buy the single locking tubs she couldnt stand using them

I wouldnt house my snakes in one. Ive heard of people trying to use those before and I believe they said they are not very escape proof.

No they are terrible to try and house any snakes in. Very flexible and allows for escapes very easily.


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If you want to play hide n seek with your snakes those are great.

:oops: Yes, I played that game back in the day :oops: Run from the thought of using those, good idea bad out come :P

Lol thanks a ton guys, I got this thing for storage and thought hey, would this make a good enclosure? Guess not. Haha and I bet a snake would whoop my butt in hide and seek lol I'll get a better tub tonight. Thanks guys!!! :D

They have some great tubs that have pretty strong locking lids. The small ones where clear tubs with brown tops at 4 gallon size. I had my pastel in one for a while. No chase of escape in this one because the lid secures pretty tightly on it. Here is a link.. I think it was about 6-7 bucks individually.

4 Gallon Sterilite Stacker Storage Box

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They have some great tubs that have pretty strong locking lids. The small ones where clear tubs with brown tops at 4 gallon size. I had my pastel in one for a while. No chase of escape in this one because the lid secures pretty tightly on it. Here is a link.. I think it was about 6-7 bucks individually.

4 Gallon Sterilite Stacker Storage Box

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These two are really good.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...Clear/15940593

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...-of-6/17164513

I got a different on and it's PERFECT!! :D

28qt, dimensions are 23"x16"x7" I'm so excited to set everything up in it

Awesome! I have the Sterilite 28qt (blue latches) for my baby boa right now. It's incredibly secure and it looks nice, too. Good visibility.

Glad you decided to steer clear of the drawer unit - from what I've heard they aren't secure for temps or for the snake. Good luck. :gj:

Yeah I got the sterilite one too!!!! It looks great as well as easy to store. All I need now is my thermostat and I'll be good to go and get my baby :D :D

This is what you need...:gj:

http://www.reptiletubs.com/main.htm

I got mine from target for like 6 bucks and it's perfect :)

Wow I saw the same thing in Walmart yesterday, and took pics to post and ask the same question.

I figured it was like a single rack basically, but I definitely don't want to play hide and seek either lol I need something until I'm able to order my animal plastics enclosure, because this glass tank setup is a pain,

Vinny 4, I'm doing the EXACT SAME THING, waiting to save up for my animal plastics T8, go to target and get a 28 qt tub made by sterilite. that's what I got and it's perfect. Tubs are extremely better than tanks too, just ask anyone.

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Vinny 4, I'm doing the EXACT SAME THING, waiting to save up for my animal plastics T8, go to target and get a 28 qt tub made by sterilite. that's what I got and it's perfect. Tubs are extremely better than tanks too, just ask anyone.

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Is the top it comes with secure enough to prevent escapes, or should I use some kind of straps or bands to help keep it down?

I got some binder clips just to be sure, but without them I'm sure it will be fine. I just worry lol but this tub is incredible, perfect size for a juvenile/sub- adult BP. super cheap too, and wayyyyy better than a glass tank.