» Site Navigation
3 members and 2,884 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.
» Today's Birthdays
» Stats
Members: 75,087
Threads: 248,528
Posts: 2,568,679
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
|
-
Registered User
Tub and Heat Pad Question
I'm getting my baby ball python next month but I am going to have everything ready before I bring him home. I'm having a little trouble choosing the tub size for the little guy. I know most people recommend a 6 qt. tub for hatchlings but I wanted to get something slightly bigger. I was wondering if a 12 qt. tub will be ok for a baby BP? The 12 qt tubs measure 16"Lx11"Wx6"H. Also, exactly how long will this tub last my baby BP until I need to upgrade to a larger tub?
My last question is an 8"x8" heat pad ok to use with this tub? If I can, I will probably get some heat tape but for right now, I'm going to use a UTH.
-
-
If you want to use a UTH I would recommend ONE OF THESE Ultratherms from Reptile basics. I have one and they are great low wattage pads perfect for plastic tubs.
Last edited by RetiredJedi; 08-10-2011 at 10:01 AM.
1.0 Boxer (Boba…@bobatheboxer on IG)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
"Blaming the leader of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their leader."
~unknown~
-----------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPORT OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
Re: Tub and Heat Pad Question
I concur with RetiredJedi. The Ultratherm is a great choice for a heat pad to use with a tub. I used to use that with my tubs before I got a rack and flexwatt.
-
-
Registered User
I'm going to try one . I was just wondering do you need to use a thermostat with them? It says you don't have to use a thermostat with them but I wanted to be sure.
-
-
BPnet Veteran
I would say having a thermostat won't hurt. Actually you probably should get one.
1.0 - Pastel (Striker)
0.1- Normal (Skully)
0.1-Siberian Husky (Kina)
-
-
Registered User
I would definitely get a thermostat. I know a lot of UTHs get around 120 degrees without one, not sure about the ones mentioned, as I don't have experience with them myself. I think a 12 quart tub will be fine for your baby, I kept mine in one when I got him and had no issues. It depends on the individual snake on how long he can stay in there. My guy was a slow start (didn't really want to eat), so when I got him at six months he was not too much larger than a hatchling, but he stayed in the 12 quart until he was a year old.
-
-
I like 15qt tubs for hatchlings.
6qt tubs work fine and I use them a lot but I try to move my hold backs to 15qt tubs as soon as they eat 3-4 meals
If you like to spend 30 bucks for heat that's fine but a piece of $3 flexwatt does the same thing
You'll want a thermostat either way you go.
Jerry Robertson
-
-
Registered User
I agree with the thermostat. I have an ultratherm uth and without a thermostat, it goes over 100° in the tub.
Can't stop with just one!
0.2 normal bp's (Crusher and Zoiee)
1.0 normal burmese (Mitch)
-
-
yes I use a Thermastat with it and I just ordered flexwatt also. So I'm gonna get rid of the heatpad I got from Petsmart and use the Ultratherm for one of the encolsures since I like it so much and the flexwatt for the other two.
Last edited by RetiredJedi; 08-10-2011 at 04:14 PM.
1.0 Boxer (Boba…@bobatheboxer on IG)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
"Blaming the leader of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their leader."
~unknown~
-----------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPORT OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|