Tub size for 4.5ft bp

I was wonder what size I would need, because I'm considering of purchusing a 4.5 ft adult male bp. I have a couple more questions also. Like what would be the reccomended hide sizes and since I wouldn't be able to get flexwatt in time for him (Overnight shipping) I was also wondering would just a reg uth work, if I watch the temps properly?

As always thanks for any and all replys.

I don't think a male ball would need anything bigger than a 28-32qt tub, they aren't as robust as females are fully grown.

I use a 28qt rubbermaid tub and use small cat litter pans as hides (cut a hole in the bottom and flip it upside down). Seems to work well.

Thank you. I was considering kitty litter pans, thought they'd be the perfect size. I just hope that I can get him. I'm waiting on the guy to return my email to see if he accpets paypal or not.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

I don't think a male ball would need anything bigger than a 28-32qt tub, they aren't as robust as females are fully grown.

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Not necessarily, I have 2 males that are over 2000g. One is just under 2500g at 5 feet.

Kitty litter pans rock. I also use those skinny Priority Mail boxes with a hole cut in one end. Free and disposable. :D

kitty litter pans rock! walmart 2 bucks.



https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...9/DSCN0639.JPG


vaughn

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Originally Posted by kavmon

kitty litter pans rock! walmart 2 bucks.

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Vaughn, take that sticker off! (Okay, so I'm a smidge anal when it comes to stickers) BTW, that looks identical to the ones I use... same color, same hole. :P

lol, i've got asst colors, i use a chunky soup can to trace the holes out. those stickers are a major PITA to get all the residue complety off. i'd rather have the sticker than a smidgen of glue left behind. (i don't want to use any chemicals to get it off).



vaughn

I know what you mean. Some stickers are a PITA to get off, but it's one of those annoying pet peeves of mine. :P For the stubborn ones I use Citrusolve which is supposedly pretty safe, but it washes off really well with soap and water.

plain ol soap! lol wow, why didn't i think of that.:rolleyes: i'll give one a good scrubbing this weekend, if it is a PITA, i'll be cursing you! lol :D



vaughn

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Originally Posted by kavmon

plain ol soap! lol wow, why didn't i think of that.:rolleyes: i'll give one a good scrubbing this weekend, if it is a PITA, i'll be cursing you! lol :D

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LOL. No, the Citrusolve washes off pretty well with the soap. You use the Citrusolve to get the gummy :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:e off. I don't know why they can't just use that Post-it adhesive for those stickers in the first place...

CB70 tubs are my favorite to use with Adult Ball Pythons.
www.reptiletubs.com carries them.

For hides, I have Creatue Cubbyhole hide boxes, large ones fit adult ball pythons well.

http://www.petblvd.com/cgi-bin/pb/CRL00267.html

We use Sterlites that are about equivalent to CB110's for the bigger BP's with large heavy rubber dog dishes for hides. The tubs are from WalMart, the hides from a farm store. The tubs are okay other than they have a split lid, handy for only working in half the tub but require extra precautions as the hinge area has a lot of give. I do love the floorspace for the bigger snakes. Here's a pic of the hides we use and one of our biggest female Brannagh at 4 feet and 2,000 grams in one of these tubs. At 2,000 grams plus the dog dish hides are getting a bit tight but up to that point they've been perfect.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...irseinHide.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...nnaghinTub.jpg

LOL just realized how old these pics are! Haven't used aspen in months now but you get the idea.

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Originally Posted by JenHarrison

Kitty litter pans rock. I also use those skinny Priority Mail boxes with a hole cut in one end. Free and disposable. :D

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As long as you realize that using those boxes are illegal and costing the American Taxpayer :)

#1 - The boxes were previously used to ship something. Why throw them away?

#2 - We pay taxes just like everyone else (which is almost stupid as technically my husband is paying his own paycheck since he's military) and based on the continuous crappy service I've gotten from the USPS, I don't mind using a few of their boxes for something useful since I get nothing else from them.

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Originally Posted by JenHarrison

#1 - The boxes were previously used to ship something. Why throw them away?

#2 - We pay taxes just like everyone else (which is almost stupid as technically my husband is paying his own paycheck since he's military) and based on the continuous crappy service I've gotten from the USPS, I don't mind using a few of their boxes for something useful since I get nothing else from them.

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Hehe, I just like to play devil's advocate :) I didn't think about them being used, thanks for pointing that out (oops on my part :)

Nope, my fault, I wasn't clear. I probably sounded like I was thieving them from the post office and using them. LOL! No, I recieve a lot of shipments from my parents up north (always sending stuff for the baby) so I reuse the boxes as hides for my 2 huge males (they're too big for reptile dens and don't like kitty boxes). They seem to like them so far. :D

I hate the post office. My parents pay for Priority Mail and it takes 6-7 days to get here. :mad: