Rubbermaid vs. Glass tank

Hey, I was just wondering how much a large Rubbermaid tank would cost me... What size Rubbermaid tub is suitable for a full size BP, and also, I've tried to find large ones, but I haven't had any luck. I'm guessing they'd have them at Lowes or something, am I right? What kinds of housing do you guys use, and why?

You could find try bed bath and beyond, if you haven't looked there yet. They usually have a section of big steralite containers for storage.

I've got an aquarium tank myself, and it's nice to be able to sit in front of it at night and watch my bp wander around in his cage. Trying to get the heating and humidity right drove me nuts for about a week or so though. I'm waiting for the outside temperatures to "hit bottom" and then I'll find out if I have to get a larger wattage bulb for the heat lamp. I've got good temperatures now, and even though the apartment heat is on, I know it hasn't acutally had to kick in yet.

I prefer the look of a glass tank, but it can drive your crazy getting things just right. I'll be moving my guy to a boaphile cage soon myself. Rubbermaids are cheap. Try hardware stores, Target, etc.

Wally World all the way! Thats where i've gotten all my rubbermaids. Lowes, Target, KMart, Sams Club ... the list could go on for places to check.

i keep my snakes in glass taks but the hermit crabs are in a BIG rubbermaid, its bigger than roxy's 30 gallon tank. it only cost me like 8 bucks at wally world.

Whats this wally world?is it in lavale,cuz i've been hearin good stuff about it?

Are you serious?
Wally World = WalMart

Hahaha, Walmart is nicknamed wally world.. and I'll probably be out and looking for a big rubbermaid tonight... not sure yet though, I'll let ya'll know if I find anything.

116 qt Sterilite is a good size for full-grown ball pythons. 96 quart also works.

aquariums are good for looks but rubbermaids are great for husbandry!

If you like to display ( as I do ) then glass all the way.
You can have your husbandry just as good in a glass tank it just takes a few days to get it worked out, but once you know and do then it's smooth sailing from there.
I switched my one bp to an Animal Plastics and it is great for display and husbandry.
It's all in what you want/like/afford!

You can't beat Rubbermaids/Sterlites for ease of care. Glass tanks are good for colubrids since they don't have the strict humidity and temperature requirements that pythons do. I do admit though, that I can't stand the thought of putting my male water python in plastic. I love to watch him, and he's my favorite of all our snakes, so I'll struggle with getting everything just right in his glass tank.

There are some nice rubebrmaids sold at home-de-pot that are designed to roll under the bed for storage. These are great for Bps who do not like to climb, as they are short in height and do not take up unnecessary vertical space. BUT I warn you that the lids need to be secured where they bend in the center, since they do not latch down that good.

I'll be going out to Home Depot, Lowes and Wal-Mart in about an hour, and I'll see what each one has. Luckily they're competing with eachother or something and they're all literally right next to one another.. Thanks for all y'all's help! :-D

ok now.Lol.I thoght it was a pet shop in lavale.I woulda went there this weekend to look for an enclosure for my rtb.

I didn't understand any of that... but I bought my 116 QT Sterelite container, should I let it sit out in the sun or something, to get all the plastic fumes out? I washed it down pretty good with soap and water, and then rinsed it with the hose a couple times... Should this be enough?

hey ed do u live in warner robins