switching to tubs, any tips ?

switching to tubs because I'm adding to my collection, do you have any tips?

Standing tubs or racks?
Specify!

I'm going with the rack

Are you planning on building it yourself? Contracting a local builder? Or ordering from a retailer?

I'll be ordering my first rack in a month or so from a local builder I've met at reptile shows. Gonna be white melamine with notched shelves(SUPER STRONG), a single stack of (6) 32qt tubs with 4" THG heat tape(belly heat), no lids, room to add a front door if needed(to keep up cool side/ambient temps), and casters on the bottom for easy moving. I'm considering adding a locking system for each tub too. I plan on housing 2 males and 4 females. A perfect "start" to my collection. My snakes are a little small for a 32 qts right now, but they'll grow into them. I want my females to grow big, but I dread having to jump up to 41qt tubs. Those are HUGE!

I've been talking to a few people on here and I think ill build my own. doesn't seem to hard but it wont be as fancy as yours lol. ill build a 10 shelf for now when Im done buying supplies it should be around 90$

Cool!
One hide, one small crock bowl with appropriate holes for airflow seems to be the best rack setup to me.

I know I could build it, but I'm leaving out any room for error. I've seen this guy's work and it's impressive to say the least. I'll be paying 300$ for something I can use for many many years. Another perk is that I can modify a tub slot into an incubator should I ever need to. Paper towels, a ceramic bowl, and maybe some reptile basics hides.

what side should the hide be on?

I think having the hide on the back part of the tub is best. Just feels more right, and the snake likes being further away from the "door".

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d15ea82.png
Paint is fun!

I'm gonna join in on the fun! This is all of mine (Moss can be switched with small plastic container with lid, hole, moss for those smaller snakes and reptiles)!

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps286de608.jpg

A few comments never forget the cool side / ambient air temps come primarily from the room with tubs and racks so what temp you plan on keeping your room will determine how well they work.

I would use the lids on. It would SAVE a TON of cleaning / disinfect time! Many claim it is fast but if you are planning to disinfect and follow the instructions on the Disinfectant it just can't be.

google particle board out gassing before you use it. It should be sealed or the no voc type be used. Pvcx offers a viable alternative.


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http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6b45fe4.jpg would you say this is the right size tub?

41 quart tub or bigger is fine for most BP's.

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Originally Posted by meechy069

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6b45fe4.jpg would you say this is the right size tub?

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That looks great! Is there a hide in there though?

yeahits just not in the pic but I think it's to small

We are relative newbies- have female ball 4 yrs old now,over 4 1/2 ft long, since a hatchling. She is fat and healthy,eats well every 4-6 wwks, except during winter months. Zoe has a 60 gal tank, with 2 hides, a large water hide and a small water crock. Under tank heat and a lamp in the warm end< we have a very cold drafty farmhouse !
We also raise our own rats, as I am into equine color genetics and couldn't resist raising some rare rats as well< nakeds, siamese etc>.
OK- problem is, a neighbor kid, who basicly was feeling a bit jealous about Zoe for years, talked his dad into buying him a hatchling last summer. They got rats from us regularly until about 5 mos ago. I could never get a straight answer from anyone about her eating, so left it alone. They are kind of flaky, so we expected something was wrong. Suddenly my son comes home with their ball yesterday , saying they havent been able to get her to eat in months, so gave her to us. So gave her to us. Supposedly they tried to feed her a large live rat, that attacked her, scared her and she would not even look at food after that.
She appears healthy but thin. My son took her in the shower for awhile and she looks much better, re hydrated I presume< she only had small water bowl and very dry house heat, near wood stove>
I am expecting pinkies in a couple weeks, and thought this the best way to get her started eating again? We normally feed freshly stunned rats to our big girl.
Also we have the aquarium she was in- a 30 gal, but no lid, no heat etc.. so need to set her up something. Not sure if she can be housed with Zoe, or not< have read both opinions> and how to set up a tub for her, that supplies enough options, a soaking crock/hide etc.. but heat is especially worrisome. What size tub, buy at Walmart or ? this girl is about 16-18" long.
THANK YOU!

Correct temps. That and hides and such to allow a feeling of security. Into experience with rescues the little one always eat with these correct. Start small it will not be so hard to digest.


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