Couple questions befor I complete my order

['SiQ']

1. To heat a 42L Tub what is the proper flex watt? 4' or 10'?

2. Since I'm going to have smaller snakes also should I buy 2 Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired? I have one in my check out right now but was thinking the 4' and the 10' must be different wattage?

My order so far befor I check out
3" Flexwatt Heat Tape - 10 Watt/Ft
Wire/Clip/Insulator set
Aluminum Foil Tape
Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired Outlet
Hatch Rite
My Weigh 7001DX Precision Digital Scale with Weighing Bowl
Chlorhexadine Gallon
1 oz. Pump Dispensor
Ball Pythons In Captivity - Professional Breeders Series
Reptile Relief 8 oz. Spray


Thanks you guys for the help

[Kaorte]

Do you mean 42QUART tub? Not that it makes that much of a difference. If you are housing babies, I would go with a 6quart or 15quart tub.

Also, do you mean 4 INCH and 10 INCH flexwatt? I assume you do

If you are using this for belly heat, the 4" should be fine. Is this for a rack setup?

['SiQ']

well I have 2 large normal females and I'm picking breeding ready pastel monday thats why I asked about the 42L. I was just making sure that the 3' would be fine for all the tubs from newborns to full grown. Also yes this is for a rack setup

[Kaorte]

I use 3" heat tape in my rack. I have it setup so that I can fit one 32qt tub per shelf, or two 15qt tubs per shelf. So good for babies and for adults

['SiQ']

Sweet thanks for the help Once everything is fully setup and the snakes are in I will do a big post about everything. I have just been saving up the funds for some time and latly have been doing the research and getting everything in place but I just ordered all that. just have to go pick up the tubs.

Question: how many holes do you usually put in your tubs are far as the top and sides?

[MitsuMike]

1. To heat a 42L Tub what is the proper flex watt? 4' or 10'?

2. Since I'm going to have smaller snakes also should I buy 2 Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired? I have one in my check out right now but was thinking the 4' and the 10' must be different wattage?

My order so far befor I check out
3" Flexwatt Heat Tape - 10 Watt/Ft
Wire/Clip/Insulator set
Aluminum Foil Tape
Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired Outlet
Hatch Rite
My Weigh 7001DX Precision Digital Scale with Weighing Bowl
Chlorhexadine Gallon
1 oz. Pump Dispensor
Ball Pythons In Captivity - Professional Breeders Series
Reptile Relief 8 oz. Spray


Thanks you guys for the help

3" Flexwatt Heat Tape - 10 Watt/Ft...........get the 11", you can build a rack to hold 41 qt tubs and just push the smaller tubs in as needed to reach the flexwatt. In 6 months you will be rocking 28 qt tubs anyways.
Wire/Clip/Insulator set
Aluminum Foil Tape
Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired Outlet............only need one
Hatch Rite............take this off your list. You have a year before the season starts again, no need to rush things. You need an incubator first.
My Weigh 7001DX Precision Digital Scale with Weighing Bowl
Chlorhexadine Gallon
1 oz. Pump Dispensor..........prob can find a better one at Target
Ball Pythons In Captivity - Professional Breeders Series............no need, you have BP.net
Reptile Relief 8 oz. Spray...............nonsense

Ceramic water bowls can be found at target and plastic flower pots at Lowes for hides.

[Kaorte]

Sounds like everything will look great when you have it all setup.

I keep the lids off my tubs in a rack setup. I put about 30 holes in my larger tubs 10 on the front and 10 on the back. and 5 on each side.

The number of holes you put in your tubs depends mostly on your climate. If you live in a dry area, less holes are needed. If you are in a humid area, you may need as many as 100 holes per tub. Experiment with a tub and a hygrometer. Start with a few holes and add them if you need your humidity a little lower.

['SiQ']

what bedding do you guys tend to lean towards in tubs?

[Kaorte]

I have used aspen in the past but I think paper towels are just more convenient. I can buy them cheaply in bulk and it doesn't make such a mess. And I can spot messes much faster.

But that is just me.

['SiQ']

I have used aspen in the past but I think paper towels are just more convenient. I can buy them cheaply in bulk and it doesn't make such a mess. And I can spot messes much faster.

But that is just me.

Yah I have used aspen always for mine aswell I get a pretty good deal from a local pet store on it.