Warning: Vent...Narked off.

Quick vent before I go to bed and sleep it off.

Got a new BP. He's gorgeous. Obviously it got me thinking about Pretzel and maybe getting her a new viv. So going to sell the old one. I measured it.

Not happy.

Got told by the person who sold me it IN A REPTILE SHOP that it would do Pretzel for life, that it was 2ftx2ftx2ft, which I was like "surely....Hrrrm" at. I keep thinking I want a bigger viv but for the moment I'm out of a job so money goes on new substrate, food etc. Um, maybe I'm being thick but I don't think that's going to last her. The actual viv measures in at a WHOPPING 21 inches wide, by 18.5 high and 20 deep. Charged me £200 for it plus the stand. For now, for pretzel it's okay, she's only just 2 feet. But seriously...for LIFE? I dont think so. I wasn't ever going to keep her in that forever anyway, because I don't even like it. Plus she gave it to me "oh I'll wire it all up for you!" wired it wrong, told me I didn't have to have it up and running first... Honestly... Urgh rant over i'm annoyed as hell.

Return it and tell them you were lied to.

You might consider using a sterilite plastic tub. They are cheap and easy to clean plus they hold heat and humidity better....... I feel your anger it pisses me off when someone you think knows what they are talking about sells you something just to make a sale either that or they're just plain stupid.:mad:

Tubs are definately the way to go. We recently converted. I like everything about them better.

I also recently switched from tanks to tubs and it is a lot easier. If you want more of a display tub there are some nice clear ones if you look around at your local stores such as Wal-mart, Target, etc., and just get one a little taller to put trees and all in.

I can understand you being hacked off about this situation. Sounds like you can find idiots working in pet/reptile shops on both sides of the pond!

x4 on the tubs. Once you go tubs, you wont wanna go back :)

Tubs tubs tubs!! ;)

Also, they don't have to be tiny or secluded like some people think all tubs are. Here's one of my tubs (for a BCI)

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/...ottark/tub.jpg

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Originally Posted by rebelrachel13

Also, they don't have to be tiny or secluded like some people think all tubs are.

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x2 i agree rachel. I have all mine in a 41qt rack i built. More than enough room for all of them. Do they benefit from the extra space? Maybe not, but i certainly like to think so :)

Thanks guys :) Calmed down now after a good sleep...

I think I'm going to sell it (Can't return it as I bought it just over a year ago) but not even think about advertising it for a Ball Python. From what I've seen, tubs seem like they're definitely the way to go! If only I had a wal-mart close :( Nearest one I know was in Bristol which is like 4 hours away. I'm pretty good at making things though...Pretty sure me and the other half can get some tubs and think something up!

At the current price of petrol, it may be cheaper to have tubs delivered by post.


P.S. Slim's attempt at using The Queen's English in lieu of American English :rofl:

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Originally Posted by DrDooLittle

Tubs are definately the way to go. We recently converted. I like everything about them better.

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I see OP is from Northamptonshire, England

In a cold climate like ours England/Ireland, Tubs are def not the way to go unless you have a nice warm snakeroom. The temperature drops really down in theese old un-isolated brickhouses :P

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Originally Posted by CherryPython

Thanks guys :) Calmed down now after a good sleep...

I think I'm going to sell it (Can't return it as I bought it just over a year ago) but not even think about advertising it for a Ball Python. From what I've seen, tubs seem like they're definitely the way to go! If only I had a wal-mart close :( Nearest one I know was in Bristol which is like 4 hours away. I'm pretty good at making things though...Pretty sure me and the other half can get some tubs and think something up!

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I dont think tubs are the way to go when you live in england, if you dont have a nice warm snakeroom. the tempetrature drops to much! Consider PVC cage!

Nice attempt Slim ;)

Yeahhh, yet another change of mind! Pretzel is small enough for now to stay in her overpriced viv, Pringle is going into a very nice viv we got for free from our friend next week on his own. When we have our own place, we're going to look at more options. Luckily my room in particular is always stupidly warm. So even if she was in a tub she ought to be fine.

Constantly forgetting the majority of members are in the states xD
*facepalm*

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Originally Posted by CherryPython

Nice attempt Slim ;)

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And I haven't even started talking about searching in the boot with my torch yet :D

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Originally Posted by Natassja

I see OP is from Northamptonshire, England

In a cold climate like ours England/Ireland, Tubs are def not the way to go unless you have a nice warm snakeroom. The temperature drops really down in theese old un-isolated brickhouses :P

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I live in the northern part of the US. Our climate is also cold and wet. Snow and rain predicted today. My tubs are in a rack and I have no problems maintaining proper temps.

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And I haven't even started talking about searching in the boot with my torch yet :D

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LMFAO xD Too funny!!!! :rofl:
Honestly I think you probably have a better grip on the English language than most of the people in this town!!!

Get a lot of this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONEU2...feature=relmfu


Wannabe "GANGSTAHHHS" :rolleyes:
Badmans init....