tank or tub ?

im getting my snake a place to stay. i wanna know want would be the best choice.

Tub or pvc enclosure

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Tub or pvc enclosure

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x2! Tubs are much easier to get proper humidity in and your snake will feel more secure.

Tub all the way!!! PVC cages are also nice, but the up front cost is more.

What kind of snake are we talking about. That will have a huge factor on what to house it in.

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Originally Posted by EAC Reptiles

What kind of snake are we talking about. That will have a huge factor on what to house it in.

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Presumably a ball python since that's the section of the forum we're in :D

I am assuming the same thing but you never know. If we are talking BP then def go with a tub or PVC. Humidity is much more controllable and if the tub is in a rack system usually the heat is much easier to control and maintain.

As has been said, tubs or PVC cages are the way to go. tanks are a nightmare.

Here is some good info on tubs and PVC cages:

Tubs:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Basics...*DUW*

PVC Cages:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

i personally go with tubs, but i am sure i will have a few "Displays" in the future that would need a pvc.

Tubs for sure!

Another vote for tubs.

Tub for now so you can save up for a PVC later! That's what I'm doing. Can't get any easier than tubs.

Another vote for tubs.

Depends on the space. If the room is cool PVC or tank if you have a warm room (77+) Tub or PVC. PVC is always going to be my first choice they offer the most efficient heating and are easily maintained and hold humidity and heat reasonably well (depending on the design) Tubs offer very little in the way of heating options basically UTH or nothing and it is very hard to control ambient temps with only uths.

Once you go rack, you'll never go back;)

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

Once you go rack, you'll never go back;)

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You got that right! :gj:

Tubs are a millions times easier in my opinion. I fought with tanks for several months, and it CAN be done RIGHT....but it's way too much effort.


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Originally Posted by pigfat

Tubs are a millions times easier in my opinion. I fought with tanks for several months, and it CAN be done RIGHT....but it's way too much effort.


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I agree here. I just switched my girl into a tub because i had horrible humidity levels in my tank. I guess it depends on the room you have the snakes in. If I could control the heat and humidity in my room, I would still have my bp in the tank but unfortunately, I cant.



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Definately tubs!!!! We started with tanks, and them switched to tubs. Way, better. Easier to clean, holds humidity great, no problems with ambient, takes up less room.

Since im a beginner, im sure my vote doesn't really count, lol
but we only have one snake and I understand the "ease" of the tub (when we upgrade in size, maybe i'll go that route)

For aesthetics, isn't the tank much more pleasing? I feel like when I invite our friends over to see the snake its either "look at her in her beautiful tank", or "come on over, I keep her here in this 'tub'" lol

Now that i learned the right way to use the heat & humidity, we are not having trouble maintaining it. Again, she's small and we have small tank- I may change my mind when we need to upgrade and I have to handle a big heavy tank :)

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Originally Posted by Lisn123

Since im a beginner, im sure my vote doesn't really count, lol
but we only have one snake and I understand the "ease" of the tub (when we upgrade in size, maybe i'll go that route)

For aesthetics, isn't the tank much more pleasing? I feel like when I invite our friends over to see the snake its either "look at her in her beautiful tank", or "come on over, I keep her here in this 'tub'" lol

Now that i learned the right way to use the heat & humidity, we are not having trouble maintaining it. Again, she's small and we have small tank- I may change my mind when we need to upgrade and I have to handle a big heavy tank :)

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First off, the first priority should be providing the proper husbandry for the snake, and not looks... But I do understand what you are saying. This is one of the reasons why I use PVC cages. They are just as easy as a tub (since they are far more insulated than a tub you could argue that they are even easier) and look great.

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...t/c22733cf.jpg

It all comes down to collection size. If you are looking at starting a collection with multiple aninals then a rack with tubs is the best option. If your just workin with one or two animals then go with a good cage system. It doesnt matter about cage size. You can get proper temps and humidity out of any size cage. Bigger cages just take more to donit thats all.

Plus ball pythons aren't the best display animal. They stay in their hides all day if they're happy. If I wanted a display animal I would go with a green tree python because they're gorgeous and will sit out on their branch all day in plain sight. And I would give it a big, beautiful vivarium. But balls tend to be much more secure and happy in tub, as well as the fact that it's easier to maintain the proper habitat for a ball in a tub.