Question to all the tub users.

[Montypython696]

For everyone here who utilizes tubs, I have one question. How many air holes do you guys put into each tub?

I recently had one of my snakes have a really bad shed and I wonder if I have too many holes and it may have lowered the humidity too quickly.

So what do you guys do? I use lids on my tubs and I have holes in those as well. So I'm not sure what the correct amount would be.

[Inknsteel]

The number of holes you need to put in depend totally on the humidity in your environment. More holes means more ventilation and lower humidity, unless you live in a very humid environment.

I personally have 6 holes in each of my tubs, three on each end. I don't use lids though since mine are all in racks.

[mikoh4792]

I have over 100 holes in mine. But as already mentioned, it depends on a few things. Tub size, your location(ambient temps/humidity), species of snake...etc. and also the size of your holes. my holes are an 1/8 inch. you could do less with bigger holes.

It's mostly trial and error when doing it for the first time. Start off with a few holes, see how the humidity fluctuates for a few days and add more if need be.

[Bugmom]

I have, don't know exactly... like 18 or 20 1/8" holes in the lid only. Humidity stays at 50-60%. I live in the desert so very low humidity environment, and I use a wood shavings bedding.

I have larger holes for my corn snakes because they have larger water bowls and need more ventilation otherwise condensation builds up in their tubs.

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[OhhWatALoser]

the gap between my rack shelf and the tub is enough air for my tubs. My house is normally low humidity though.

[V2 HeX]

I dont put any but i have a gap of 1/16 or 1/8 inch above the tub in rack. Ive never used tuba outside of racks so not real sure. What has your humidity been at?

[DooLittle]

As mentioned, there is not a hard fast rule for how many holes. Depends on where you live and humidity. I have holes down both long sides of my tubs. Start with fewer, you can always make more...

[Badgemash]

the gap between my rack shelf and the tub is enough air for my tubs. My house is normally low humidity though.

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[BAIIPYTHON]

I have about 20 wholes on the side with the heat tape. I use covers too. Holds humidity perfectly. Depends on your snake rooms humidity,temps.

All my snakes shed in one piece. Like others have said. Trail & error.

Start with a few wholes & monitor/record humidity levels then go from there.


Kevin 🐍

[Montypython696]

I mainly use 32 quart tubs. My humidity within the first few days of a bedding change are about 70%. After a week or so it drops to 50-60% and then stays there.