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    Pre-Snake Prep - Roo's Getting A Snake!

    Alrighty. I've been doing a lot of research, and this Saturday there will be a reptile show in Norfolk, VA that I plan on attending. If at all possible, I'd really like to get myself a baby bp. So I have begun assembling my supplies for a tub setup.

    First I'm going to put up a checklist of everything I need (that I know of), with the items I've obtained crossed out. Next will be what I need recommendations for! And lastly, I'll try to post pictures of what I've gotten so far so everyone can know what I'm talking about.

    Any help/suggestions/info is greatly appreciated!


    Checklist

    • Tub - 35Q Sterilite w/lid
    • UTH
    • Thermostat (have a Hydrofarm in Amazon cart; absolutely needed?)
    • 2 Thermometers/Hygrometers w/probes
    • Aluminum tape for UTH
    • 2 hides
    • Temp gun (looking at this one )
    • Water bowl
    • Scale (looking at this one
    • Tongs
    • Substrate (if not using newspaper/paper towels)
    • Lid clips
    • Rubbing rock/log


    Recommendations?

    • UTH - I'm currently looking up Ultratherm UTHs; my bp will be in a cool basement (though I will be insulating the tub), so would a UTH with a larger area be better? Are other brands better than Ultratherm?
    • Thermostat - I've read various opinions. Most say to absolutely have a thermostat, but then others say that with a dimmer and proper checking with a heatgun, a stat isn't necessary. Help!



    Pictures




    Tub + Cricket Dog




    From left to right:

    2 foam faucet covers I found for .25/ea at Walmart. I figure they can be trimmed and would be snug for a baby. I could paint/make them look like rocks or whatever

    Analog hygrometer that I don't have much faith in, but it was on clearance and I figured I could use it to scope out spots around my house.

    x2 Acu Rite thermometers that also measure humidity w/probe. I've currently got one set up in my room that I'll be keeping an eye on to get a handle on temps throughout the week.

    x4 red bowls
    x4 blue bowls - I figured I could use these as hides while he's little, and with 8 of them I have some mistake forgiveness.




    There are some potatoes on the side. Peanut butter. Those aren't for the snake, I promise.

    I really, really want to do a good job, and any help would seriously be appreciated. Thanks!
    Last edited by roodles; 07-11-2015 at 10:09 PM.

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