Pics of my tub is it okay?

so the uth overlaps a little on the sides and front..but i bent the sides a lil bit and taped it this should be fine no? let me know what you think...if i use all of the UTH it will cover more then 50% of the tub thanks yall

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Originally Posted by Beto510

so the uth overlaps a little on the sides and front..but i bent the sides a lil bit and taped it this should be fine no? let me know what you think...if i use all of the UTH it will cover more then 50% of the tub thanks yall

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That UTH is too big for that tub. Bending it will only cause problems and be a potential fire hazard. You should downgrade in size so your snake can escape from the heat when it wants too. Also, you should be using a thermostat to control the temperature on the uth or else you'll burn your snake to death.

The UTH should only cover 1/3 of the underside of the enclosure. The UTH is a bit too large, so you may need to go down in a size. If you are using a 30-40 gallon UTH, I suggest going with a 10-20 gallon enclosure along with a thermostat to control it.

i cant return the UTH so do you think i can get a bigger tub?

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Originally Posted by Beto510

i cant return the UTH so do you think i can get a bigger tub?

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you can but if you have a tiny baby ball, you'll need to be creative and fill the tub up with lots of hiding spots so the snake can feel more secure.

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Originally Posted by Beto510

i cant return the UTH so do you think i can get a bigger tub?

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Getting a bigger tub would be best. Just make sure the UTH only covers 1/3 of the underside of the new tub you will be getting. I suggest to take the UTH to a store with you and see which tub is perfect for the UTH. But, if the tub is too big for your snake, I suggest adding more plants/sticks so there is no open spaces. Though, if that is too pricey, you can always just crumble up some newspaper and fill the tank with that for now.

can anybody recommend a tub size and brand that a 30-40 zoomed UTH will fit nicely yet not be TOO big for a hatchling?

Anyone?

So i kind of did somethnig differntly this time i did not bend the sides i only taped the front and left part of it hanging...and used doublw sided tape on the bottom...let me know what you guys think...i hope this will be fine because i have evrything else ready i just dont wwant to go through much more hassle its hooked up to BAH-1000SC therm sa is my tank im making sure temps willl be ok now THermometer in picture is temporary lol

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oh yea im expecting my spider tuesday so i need to figure this out by then :D

try getting a 32 qt tub. I think the uth will fit perfectly on that size tub.

WHy'd you tape it? Just untape it, and slide the tub 1/3 of the way onto the heatpad....

i taped it so it wont go no where and it can be closer to the tub for optimum heat transfer :D

i hate those latches on those tubs i have like 12 of the same ones get a 28qt one from walmart that clips with the whitetop

Do you only have one snake? Id suggest getting flexwatt, having one snake is like dippin your finger in the cake and not eatin the rest. Trust me ull want more

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WHy'd you tape it? Just untape it, and slide the tub 1/3 of the way onto the heatpad....

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i KNOW! ive only had her a weeek and i coudnt resist and bought my spider...:D now he'll be here tuesday and he'll be her future mate ;)

coudnt find the 28 quart online at walmart.com...ill; probly jsut get the 29 quart sterilite

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Originally Posted by kris62901

i hate those latches on those tubs i have like 12 of the same ones get a 28qt one from walmart that clips with the whitetop

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The latches pop off super easy, you dont have to keep them on there. Personally I prefer the 34qt Sterilites with the green latches.

it seems that that tub is very shallow is that not a problem?

i think it was a 27qt

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Originally Posted by Beto510

it seems that that tub is very shallow is that not a problem?

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Not at all

Alright THANKS!

do i seriously see a weather thermometer on that UTH??? In her pic, you can see it between the tub and the UTH

im not a her lol...and yeat its a aquarium themomter it wa temporary just to make sure how hot my UTH would get until i get the accurite today

will the 34 qt be fine for a hatchling?

I use the 30-40 gallon UTH on my 20 gallon long aquarium and a 10-20 gallon UTH on my 34 quart tub and both are perfect sizes for each.

34 quarts is a bit big for a hatchling but for that size UTH it would be better to go that way. Make sure there's 2 tight dark hides and put a LOT of clutter in the middle for your spider... He should be fine.

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Originally Posted by Beto510

i cant return the UTH so do you think i can get a bigger tub?

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You could move it to where it's only covering 1/3 of the tub, provided your able to allow the exposed area to not be bent or mutilated. ;)

thanks but i already got a 34 qt tub :D

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thanks but i already got a 34 qt tub :D

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Yeah, I was a bit late with the reply- you will want lots of cover using a bigger tub on a baby- at least two hides & a substrate the snake can burrow in. The crumpled paper is a good idea too.

i had newspaper already on it ....is that not sufficient?

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i had newspaper already on it ....is that not sufficient?

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Any one? Can i se just newspaper as substrate... And also were ahould i put the Thermostat probe? I dont wnna put it under the UTH because its too big and it bends it

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Any one? Can i se just newspaper as substrate... And also were ahould i put the Thermostat probe? I dont wnna put it under the UTH because its too big and it bends it

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I'd have the probe in direct contact with the UTH, however you can do that. Shred your newspaper or crumple it because that baby is going to feel way too exposed if you don't. Most breeders will keep babies in shoebox containers, so this is a big change in size.