Mesh screen terrariums

Can i use a mesh screen terrarium to house my bp?i know it will be hard to keep the humitidy up but i need something bigger and glass terrariums are just to expensive.

I am going to go out on a limb here and say no. The only way that could happen would be in a humidity/heat controled room with no A/C and very little if any air circulation. Get a Sterilite if your wanting something bigger. How big is your snake?

around 2ft,how do you keep sterilites heated?wouldn't an undertank heater melt the plastic or something?

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Originally Posted by python kid

Can i use a mesh screen terrarium to house my bp?i know it will be hard to keep the humitidy up but i need something bigger and glass terrariums are just to expensive.

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One of the worst possible things that you can use to keep a snake in.

-adam

Like this http://www.chondrodreams.com/images/baby.jpg

Not if you cover the whole thing in saran wrap and duct tape! ;)

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

One of the worst possible things that you can use to keep a snake in.

-adam

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Does any one have a good pic of a tub setup they can show him

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Not if you cover the whole thing in saran wrap and duct tape! ;)

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LMAO!

-adam

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Does any one have a good pic of a tub setup they can show him

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i know Robin has some excellent pictures of baby set-ups that she uses.

here's mine.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...eptiles003.jpg

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Originally Posted by mr~python

i know Robin has some excellent pictures of baby set-ups that she uses.

here's mine.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...eptiles003.jpg

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See the clear tubs at the bottom those are sterilite tubs. Way WAY cheaper than VIV's and you can us them in a rack style set up.

ooh iv'e got some of those in my garage

you'll need to drill holes for air and get a thermostate for the heat tape and you should be set.

ok, thanks for all the help everyone.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh...Mr Python that is a stunningly beautiful wooden viv you've got up top there! :cool:


No, definately no mesh. Difficult if not impossible to maintian the correct envirnmental conditions and I would imagine that it would be east for the snake to make/find a little hole in the mesh to get out of.

I currently have a 10 gallon with a screen top and I can't wait to move my guy out of there. I'm waiting on supplies to arrive and then I have a plastic tub waiting for him. I plan to use a UTH plugged into a light dimmer to control the temp and prevent the plastic from getting heat damage. If you get a clear tub you can still use it as a display too. I got mine from the Container Store and the plastic is very clear and they have clear lids as well. The lids don't snap down securely enough, but I've got mini bungee cords to "lock" the lids in place.

A UTH controlled with a thermostat poses no danger in melting the plastic - it would have to be pretty darn hot to melt, too hot for your snake.


Here are a few set-ups I use:

For a baby to about 300 or 400 grams they'll stay in these 15 quart tubs from Dollar General. These now have two flower pot saucer type hides and the green hides are gone - when they get bigger, they'll get two of the green hides.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...ub/BabyTub.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...b/BabyTub2.jpg

For Juvies, my tubs that aren't in racks are set up like this:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...8/0/Setup3.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...aEnclosure.jpg

For adults my tubs are set up like this:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...outsidetub.jpg

I use an aquarium with a screen top and have no problem maintaining the temp. I mist some moss once a day or once every other day and I cover most of the top with a towel. Everyone is at work during the day so no ac!! Humidity always between 40-50 per.

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Originally Posted by chris2983

I use an aquarium with a screen top and have no problem maintaining the temp. I mist some moss once a day or once every other day and I cover most of the top with a towel. Everyone is at work during the day so no ac!! Humidity always between 40-50 per.

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but, I thought BP's needed humidity levels at 50-60%?? (and maybe even higher when in shed)