Quote Originally Posted by demonicchild View Post
Okay, so assuming I use the tub, wouldn't a UTH melt it or something? lol. Just a thought. This has nothing to do with the tub itself, but how would I keep the temps from dropping too much on the cool side? It wouldn't seem right to have a 90 degree side and a 75 degree side. lol. Also, would he be eating so well if the tank's size was stressing him? I fed him today and he went for it in seconds. I am willing to put the extra effort in for cleaning the big tank, that is not a problem. A few people said I'd need several UTHs and that sounds crazy to me. If I put an identical hide over it, wouldn't he go in when he wanted to? Why heat the cool side when the room's temp is already 85?
A UTH on a T-Stat won't melt the tub, and since any heating device should be on a T-Stat, you'll have no problems.

How do you keep your room temps at 85 degrees.

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Quote Originally Posted by Argentra View Post
Ok, since I'm expected to pipe up here...

BPnet's Official Tank Advocate
These are my Personal opinions based on my own experiences.

TANKS:
Pros - Attractive for display and decoration.
Typically more space than tubs, especially height.
Not always a good thing, depending on the BP.
Easy to clean/wipe down.
Not as easy as a tub.
Hold and spread heat well once insulated.
Keeping humidity can correct can be more fun than a three ring circus, however!
Smaller sizes not too expensive/easily found at sales and online.

Cons - Heavy!
Unable to be stacked without special adjustments
Easily breakable if dropped.
Take tweaking to get things stable

TUBS:
Pros - Lightweight.
Can be cheap $$.
Fairly easy to clean and disinfect.

Cons - Too unstable! Temps and humidity keep shifting.
I've never had this problem.
Ugly! Even the clear ones.
Ever ask the snake what he thinks?
Usually too short for explore-loving snakes.
Widely known to populate the BP world!
Not as much overall space (floor is smaller than upper dimensions)
That's why they sell them in a wide variety of sizes