Switching to a tub

Hey guys! I've been wanting to switch my BP to a tub for a while now, and I just convinced my mom to let me. So i just have a couple of questions before I go get my stuff.

What size tub do I need for a full grown bp?

If I just use an UTH, will that be enough heat, or do I need a heat lamp also?

And If you have pictures of your set-ups, please post them!

All help is greatly appreciated!! :)

I use 41qt tubs for the adults along with some flexwatt (UTH) and a thermostat.

You can use a 41 Quarts (34 3/4"L x 16 1/2"W x 6"H)

You need to provide belly heat with either flexwatt heat tape or an UTH plugged into a thermostat to provide proper temps and avoid overheating.

You don't need a lamp.

Thanks guys!

Just make sure to put plenty of ventilation holes in that TUB. ;)

I just did this in another thread, but I'll do it here, too. Just an example of how I have mine set up (this is for a young BP, though--but for an adult it'd be the same, just larger :) ).

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r.../TubSetup2.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...urynsHouse.jpg

Photo of the flexwatt I use to heat the bottom, with my Herpstat probe taped to it:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/Flexwatt.jpg

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

I just did this in another thread, but I'll do it here, too. Just an example of how I have mine set up (this is for a young BP, though--but for an adult it'd be the same, just larger :) ).

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r.../TubSetup2.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...urynsHouse.jpg

Photo of the flexwatt I use to heat the bottom, with my Herpstat probe taped to it:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/Flexwatt.jpg

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ima switch to tub as well :P kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

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Originally Posted by K80tik

ima switch to tub as well :P kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

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I've got 11" on my young'un's tub--I just have to let the extra tape stick out of the end of one side a bit, so it's not covering too much of the bottom. When I move up a tub size, I'm planning on using the 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on that tub, too.

I'll let someone else chime in about what size flexwatt they use for their 41QTs, but I'm pretty sure most people use 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on their adult tubs.

:) I'm glad I found BP.net before I decided to purchase my BP/the stuff for my BP. Otherwise, I might have done the same expensive, unnecessary Aquarium setup, too!

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

I've got 11" on my young'un's tub--I just have to let the extra tape stick out of the end of one side a bit, so it's not covering too much of the bottom. When I move up a tub size, I'm planning on using the 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on that tub, too.

I'll let someone else chime in about what size flexwatt they use for their 41QTs, but I'm pretty sure most people use 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on their adult tubs.

:) I'm glad I found BP.net before I decided to purchase my BP/the stuff for my BP. Otherwise, I might have done the same expensive, unnecessary Aquarium setup, too!

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I use 11" on my 41 qt's. Depending on your setup and room conditions you can get away with 3" as well.

If you are not comfortable wiring cords to flex watt you can buy a exo terra heat pad made by hagen. they are very inexpensive and work great. just take out of box and plug in. it would be a good idea to use a thermostat or some other way to control the temperature. ;)

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Originally Posted by K80tik

ima switch to tub as well :P kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

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Originally Posted by ECLARK

If you are not comfortable wiring cords to flex watt you can buy a exo terra heat pad made by hagen. they are very inexpensive and work great. just take out of box and plug in. it would be a good idea to use a thermostat or some other way to control the temperature. ;)

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or just pony up an extra $2 and have rich do it for you:) and still come out cheaper than an exo terra

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

or just pony up an extra $2 and have rich do it for you:) and still come out cheaper than an exo terra

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Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

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Rich at ReptileBasics (www.reptilebasics.com is who I got my Flexwatt from. As Robin said, you order your flexwatt and the connectors, and in the "notes" section of the order sheet, ask him to wire it for you. He does it for no charge. At Reptile Basics you'll spend about:

1 Ft of 11" Flexwatt: $3.40
Connector Kit: $5.00
Shipping to me is: $7.04

So total is: $15.44 (including having it wired, as the wiring is free)

Even if you buy a regular heat pad at a store, you won't pay less than $15 for a heat pad at the size you'll need. And if you buy online from a store, you'll pay the $15+ for the pad plus shipping...

But an important thing to note, with a heat pad OR Flexwatt (especially)--you NEED to have a thermostat to control it, or you risk burning your snake :)

thanks. i got a thermostat for UTH pads. its a repti stat 500R. but im gonna order a helix.

yes u are so lucky for finding this site to find out information before you do what i did :( i seriously spend around 600 bucks for just the setups. eh... doesnt bother me really cause its a learning experience. guess ill go spend another 500 makin a rack, but as long as the babys are comfortable and better, thats all that matters.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

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that is what I meant. You need to spend the extra $2 for the wiring