Questions about tub setups.

[omglolchrisss]

Okay so I haven't posted on here in a minute but. I have a few questions about keeping a bp in a tub.. okay so here are my questions

1.) Is a tub setup suitable for an adult Bp?

2.) What size tub would be adequate?

3.) Do you need a cold and a warm hide?

4.) How would you keep up the ambient temps in a tub?

4.) Will my bp be happy in a tub?

5.) Will a uth melt the tub or make the tub give off carcinogens?

I think those are my main questions

[chakup]

41qt is recommended for most adults, some females may require larger and some males may do fine in smaller.
Most seem to run one or no hides, I only run hot hide and they are doing better than ever.
Ambient temps are achieved by keeping the whole room at a higher temp.
You must use a thermostat!!! No it won't burn the plastic but may burn the snake if not ran properly.

[omglolchrisss]

41qt is recommended for most adults, some females may require larger and some males may do fine in smaller.
Most seem to run one or no hides, I only run hot hide and they are doing better than ever.
Ambient temps are achieved by keeping the whole room at a higher temp.
You must use a thermostat!!! No it won't burn the plastic but may burn the snake if not ran properly.

I know i need a thermostat i have a herpstat II Redline im gonna give him 2 hides cuz i like having a cool place to escape to so he can have what i have

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[chakup]

My new little girl has 4 hides and decor, older bigger have the one. Make sure to double check temps with a temp gun on bottom of tub (move substrate).

[Cheesenugget]

Okay so I haven't posted on here in a minute but. I have a few questions about keeping a bp in a tub.. okay so here are my questions

1.) Is a tub setup suitable for an adult Bp?

2.) What size tub would be adequate?

3.) Do you need a cold and a warm hide?

4.) How would you keep up the ambient temps in a tub?

4.) Will my bp be happy in a tub?

5.) Will a uth melt the tub or make the tub give off carcinogens?

I think those are my main questions

1. I housed mine since he was a babe. He is getting big and currently he is in a 41 qt which many recommend for full grown adults. Imo, never hurts to go big as long as 1. Keep it 'cluttered' ie lots of hiding places and decor 2. Snake eats consistently and seem do be doing well.

2. Yes. Identical hides.

3. Sorry can't help you with this one. My room temp never goes below 77 in my coldest room. When it gets colder like we have cold fronts in South FL, I turn on the heater because ALL my animals including the furry ones will appreciate that. I would not use lights or CHE for tubs unless you know what you are doing or someone who does gives you the instructions.

4. Can't answer that. I don't like to project human feelings to what my pets really feel. What does it mean to be happy for a snake? To be able to compete for and choose their own mates? Well then he or she is most certainly not happy. The general consensus in the reptile hobby is if it eats for you and breeds for you, it is happy. Most bp's eat better in tubs so I guess it can be happy under that context.

5. Use a thermostat.

[omglolchrisss]

1. I housed mine since he was a babe. He is getting big and currently he is in a 41 qt which many recommend for full grown adults. Imo, never hurts to go big as long as 1. Keep it 'cluttered' ie lots of hiding places and decor 2. Snake eats consistently and seem do be doing well.

2. Yes. Identical hides.

3. Sorry can't help you with this one. My room temp never goes below 77 in my coldest room. When it gets colder like we have cold fronts in South FL, I turn on the heater because ALL my animals including the furry ones will appreciate that. I would not use lights or CHE for tubs unless you know what you are doing or someone who does gives you the instructions.

4. Can't answer that. I don't like to project human feelings to what my pets really feel. What does it mean to be happy for a snake? To be able to compete for and choose their own mates? Well then he or she is most certainly not happy. The general consensus in the reptile hobby is if it eats for you and breeds for you, it is happy. Most bp's eat better in tubs so I guess it can be happy under that context.

5. Use a thermostat.

By happy I mean not stressed im not projecting my feelings onto him

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[Jbabycsx]

The tub will not melt or release carcinogens with a regulated UTH or heat tape.

40-70 quart tubs are normal for adults.

I use two hides.

Warmth comes from heat tape or UTH. The cool end will be room temp or just above.

Snake will be happier and less stressed if it feels like it’s hidden.

(These are my findings using tubs in a rack)


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