I just joined the forum to get some more info about how I should setup a BP properly before I buy my snake and have problems. I'm leaning towards keeping a BP in a tub system so it will be more space efficient in my reptileroom/bedroom and I have also heard that they do just as well or even better in tubs than in glass setups. One of my only concerns is about heating in the tub, and if using a 24wat UTH will be reliable option. I will also have a 500 watt zilla temperature controller to make sure the hot spot doesn't go over 94 degrees (IK it's supposed to be about 88-96 degrees). The tub itself is about 36qts, and I have a 75qt tub as well for a BP when it's fully grown that I can move it in (Dimensions for 36qt Length 22", Width 24", Height 4 1/4"). I'm also conflicting over what kind of bedding I should use....I heard that to keep humidity coconut mulch is good, and newspapers are good but you have to change every time the defecate. But I'm not to sure about what people think on aspen? I heard aspen that is dusty can affect a BP's respiratory system. Anyways the main things I need to know are, is the UTH ok on a tub, is aspen ok to use for bedding, and (ik this is going to be controversial) who is the best breeder to buy BP's from? Kingsnake Classifides? UndergroundReptiles? LLLreptiles?
Any info will help.
Thanks, Domitor