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    Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Does any one use these successfully to house their ball pythons?
    I've seen some that do, but are there any issues with these? I'm not talking about a rack with tubs (even though it's kind of the same thing?) I'm wondering if a tub with a locking top works. I need more room and and switching from glass tanks to something else. Just wondering if there is an issue with heat or anything else! Thanks! =]
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Im hoping that someone can answer this one too. I was wondering the same thing.

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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Tubs work great for keeping in heat and humidity. Many people switch because of that reason. And it is great for security for your ball python, and is much easy to move and clean.

    You just need a thermostat.
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    I'm just worried that if I used a heating pad on the underside it could melt the plastic? Maybe it wouldn't but I would just like to make sure before I buy some. Everything else looks great about them. Especially how cheap they are hah
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Quote Originally Posted by Carlene16 View Post
    I'm just worried that if I used a heating pad on the underside it could melt the plastic? Maybe it wouldn't but I would just like to make sure before I buy some. Everything else looks great about them. Especially how cheap they are hah
    That's why you get a thermostat, so the temperature doesn't spike too high, and melt the plastic.
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Quote Originally Posted by Carlene16 View Post
    I'm just worried that if I used a heating pad on the underside it could melt the plastic? Maybe it wouldn't but I would just like to make sure before I buy some. Everything else looks great about them. Especially how cheap they are hah
    I believe if you search the threads you should be able to find pics of people's setups. As long as you have a thermostat with a probe, you shouldn't have to worry about melting the tub.
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Ohkay this might sound like a stupid question but does the thermostat attach to the heating pad? or is it a whole different thing? Are they more pricey? Sorry if these are dumb questions
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Quote Originally Posted by Carlene16 View Post
    Ohkay this might sound like a stupid question but does the thermostat attach to the heating pad? or is it a whole different thing? Are they more pricey? Sorry if these are dumb questions
    Here is a link to someone else's setup. I have a rack, but yes you put the probe on the heating pad.

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ht=plastic+tub
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    That link helps thanks I will for sure do a lot of research before I make the switch.
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    Re: Sterilite plastic tubs/containers?

    Quote Originally Posted by Carlene16 View Post
    Ohkay this might sound like a stupid question but does the thermostat attach to the heating pad? or is it a whole different thing? Are they more pricey? Sorry if these are dumb questions
    Here are a few different thermostats.

    http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000...4Pa38Ta3aKc310

    http://www.boaphileplastics.com/thermostat.html

    http://www.spyderrobotics.com/store/

    I have the Herpstat ND from Spyder Robotics for my racks.
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