My tub set-ups and liner comparison

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I am going to post up here how I set up my rack tubs, and also do a comparison between the two liners that I use.

Here is a 32qt Sterilite 1755 with one RB medium hide. They only get one hide, unless they are a problem feeder, then two. The snake in the pic is 550ish grams. In the 1755s I use a small plastic crock dog dish for water. The liner is a pre-cut Reptisorb (more on this later).


Here is the same 32qt set up for a smaller snake. In this case two RB small hides. The snake is 250ish grams, and will be graduating to a bigger hide soon. Same crock and liner as above.


Here is a sideways oriented 1755. I use two hides due to the increased exposure. Snake is 600ish grams. Only strong feeders go in this rack. (likely overkill, but it is what it is) Same crock and liner as above.


Now, my Boaphile rack uses a 36qt Rubbermaid 3308 hard, industrial tub. I LOVE this tub. Pictured is with a medium RB hide and a large crock dog dish. Snake is 550ish grams. The liner here is a pre-cut kraft paper.


For the larger girls, I swap to a large RB hide, otherwise setup is the same as above. Snake is 950ish grams.


DISCLAIMER: This how I set up MY tubs. Works for me, and there are 1000 ways to skin a cat, just figured some folks might want ideas.

OK, now to discuss the liners.



The first set of liners are called Reptisorb and can be gotten from www.SuperiorShippingSupplies.com in Van Nuys, CA. I was introduced to these when I went to pick up my Enchi from Raul at West Coast Jungle. Scott did not have the size I needed listed on the website, but he was easily able to get me a quote and I ordered up a bundle. The Reptisorb liner is made from a non-organic fabric/paper. It seems to soak up liquid very nicely. I like this incase the snake urninates and I am not home, I do not have to worry about him/her sitting in a puddle. Also no matter how wet, the liner stays intact. This is a great feature. The only real downside (also can be a plus I guess) is that they are white, so any small stain really stands out.

The second liner is made from indented kraft paper and is available from www.cageliners.net. It is made from recycled materials and is biodegradable. I picked it up in pre-cut sheets as well, but it available in bulk rolls. My biggest issue is that it is from the East Coast, so shipping is a killer. It is very attractive, but not a durable as the Reptisorb. They soak up liquid well, but can weaken when soaked. I have used it for years in my boa cage, and now BP cages.

In the end, I will be switching over to all Reptisorb (mainly related to shipping, as pricing is very similar otherwise), but the kraft paper is a great alternative.