Ready to Purchase Materials For New Snake, Am I Ready?

[Insomniadreams]

Here is my wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/QKZRQNGFX7NH
Thoughts on everything I have in there? Am I all ready to search for my new snake after purchasing this? I dont want to miss anything before buying it all at once. Im going to use paper towels/ newspaper as substrate so thats why Its not in there.

[Yodawagon]

I can't see the list you linked to. As a baseline I would start with a small plastic storage bin for the enclosure, a high-quality thermostat that you can use for the duration of the reptiles life, a ultratherm heat pad, digital thermometer and hygrometer, a hide, and a water bowl.

[Yodawagon]

Also, do plenty of research online especially here. Don't get caught up in what they tell you at the pet stores because what you end up with most likely is a glass aquarium meant for fish with a screen lid and heat light that will be impossible to maintain humidity without covering the screen lid in aluminum foil or some other contraption

[PokeyTheNinja]

I would suggest looking for a tub that has a locking lid. These guys know how to escape and will. But everything else looks fairly good. I would definitely look into getting a Herpstat thermostat as they are really neat devices and have been trustworthy. They are a bit on the expensive side but it comes with the hobby. Invest(at a low cost) in some pegs for the tub to hold is up. I used bottle caps and duct tape. Don't forget to add a sturdy/heavy water bowl Good luck!

[Tigerhawk]

Welcome to the forum. As for tubs with locking lids. I would try the Hefty brand of containers. I get mine from lowes. The only time, I have had one escape is when I forgot to lock the built in latch on the bin. I have used them for years with no problem.

[Willowy]

The heat mat might be too big. I don't think 16-qt tubs are 11" wide . And if you want to use that tub, get 2 luggage straps to keep it closed, probably easier to just get a better tub though. Try to find one with clips on all 4 sides. . .they're harder to find but they do exist.

[geminibutts]

you need a water bowl but you probably have something like that around the house. just make sure it's heavy so it doesn't get tipped over. i would put a heavy book or two on top of the enclosure just in case. locking lids are nice but it's a good precaution. you'd be surprised how they can houdini their way out.

*EDIT* btw, you should consider getting another tub. it's good to have a backup and having something to put the snake in while you're cleaning everything is a lifesaver.

[Yodawagon]

Ultratherm has 6x11 heat pads. For water bowls I just use heavy ceramic ones from target from their fancy designer series stuff. They usually are clearancing them out to make room for the new stuff, so their like 3 or 4 dollars. I use ones with a square bottom so their harder to tip over.