I'm sorry I know everyone here must be really sick of me posting by now. :| I promise I try to do my own research before I post but I really like having input when I'm trying new things. << Forgive me, I promise I'll get the swing of things!

You see, I'm going from tanks to tubs... and heat mats / lamps to heat tape. I need a lot of help. I didn't even know until recently you could keep a snake in a tub. I thought it was all tanks. I want to make the switch this next week or two, and I'm ordering supplies today, and will be posting on here to (tearfully I'm sure) get help with the heat tape, which I'm kind of worried about setting up properly. But, I digress. First:

1.) How big of a tub for my 5ft female? For a male and a female under 500g? I read 41qt is standard for an adult bp. That seems so cramped! Then again, snakes like to coil up; I think I'm just used to the tank and need to get over that "bigger is better" mentality. Links to the tubs you use? I need ones with locking lids. I found a 41qt but it's only 17.5" long.. is that normal?

2.) Heat tape... I'm ordering 4" stripes from reptile basics. Will I need more than one roll to set up one adult tub and two juvvie tubs? It doesn't seem to say how many feet come in a roll.

3.) After you stick / tape heat tape, can it be moved from one tub to another- growing young'uns in mind?

4.) Will I need to order more than one of those wiring / set up sets?

5.) If I'm not mistaken, I can connect two-three sets of heat tape to one thermometer.... is this correct?

6.) Tub ventilation... just drilling holes in the side? How many? Does it matter?

7.) Do you still use hides with tubs? Seems like you wouldn't be able to fit them.

8.) Moisture in tubs- just mist n go or because of the enclosed space, is the large water dish usually enough?

9.) Once again, I apologize profusely, and I really do appreciate everyone's help.