Vypyrz Tub Set-Up, The Basics...*DUW*

[Vypyrz]

I have a question. I just bought the same tub, how's your temps, because I can't get my cold side higher than 71-72. My hot side it fine.
I also wondered, are you allowed to put the probe in the tub under the hot hide, appose to under the tub and under the heat mat?
Wouldn't it be reading the temp a little different than what it would be if it were under the hide sitting on the bottom?
I'm very new to all this and need advice.

The reason that the thermostat probe should be mounted directly to the heat pad is because it is what monitors the temperature of the pad and the thermostat knows when to turn it on and off. If you mount the thermostat probe inside the tub, there is a good chance that it will get urine on it, or the snake can knock it out of position. In either case, the thermostat will think that the heat pad temperature is too low and continue to run it, trying to get it up to the right temperature.
You don't have to mount the thermostat probe under the pad like I did. The easiest way is to tape the probe to the bottom of the tub and then tape the heat pad over it. That way, the probe will be between the tub and heat pad. It will be protected from getting wet,or being moved and possibly damaged.

For my ambient temperatures, I use a space heater to keep that particular room at around 80F. One thing to remember is the difference in our locations. It's alot easier for me to maintain a 80F ambient temp down here in North Carolina than it will be for you up in BC. I don't know what type of living situation you are in, but if there is any way that you can raise the temperature of either the room that the snake is in, or the entire home, to about 75-77F, it will make it so much easier. If this is not possible, then you may have to consider an extra heat pad for the cool side. I can't remember all of the members in Canada, but It might help to send a PM to either AKHerps, who is in Alaska, or Alexandra V, who is also in Canada and see how they deal with the colder temperatures. I wish I could be more helpful, but that's about all I can offer for now, but if I come across something that might help, I'll pass it along to you.

[ocean girl]

Okay thanks. I have my probe on the inside right now and it's taped down with foil tape, I heard that tape was bad as well. I only have a dimmer to lower the temp of the pad so it never shuts off its always the same. Maybe I should just switch back to the glass tank?

[Vypyrz]

Okay thanks. I have my probe on the inside right now and it's taped down with foil tape, I heard that tape was bad as well. I only have a dimmer to lower the temp of the pad so it never shuts off its always the same. Maybe I should just switch back to the glass tank?

Ah ok! We are talking about two different probes. You are talking about the Thermometer probe. Yes, it goes on the inside of the enclosure, under the substrate, above the heat pad. I was talking about the Thermostat probe, which would go on the outside between the enclosure and heat pad...

[ocean girl]

Oh okay! Thanks for clarifying that.

[Torch77]

What size tubs would you recommend for average size BP's? This is a clean set up. You mentioned getting a PVC cage, is this because tubs are not a permanent solution? I like the tubs but only want to switch if it's a lasting solution. I have wood enclosure and it's too difficult to regulate temp and humidity.

[Aes_Sidhe]

Average size of tubs for average size...If you talking about Adults...32qt is fine if You have very large female You should go with 41 qt for her

[Vypyrz]

What size tubs would you recommend for average size BP's? This is a clean set up. You mentioned getting a PVC cage, is this because tubs are not a permanent solution? I like the tubs but only want to switch if it's a lasting solution. I have wood enclosure and it's too difficult to regulate temp and humidity.

You can use tubs as a permanent solution as long as it meets your snakes requirements. My BP does just fine in his tub, however, most of my boas are outgrowing their tubs and need the space of the larger pvc enclosures.