sterilite containers

[Druzy]

First off I never said that tubs will 100% solve my problems. I did say I hear more pros then cons with tubs over glass tanks. I’m not even completely sure if I’m switching to tubs or not? I just want to get all the information about tubs beforehand. Even if I decided to switch to a tub I wouldn’t even put my snake in it until I Frankenstein with the tub. The only reasons why I would ever consider switching to a tubs is behalf of the snake comfort. I always like to do my research before purchasing. Just as I did when I purchased my snake, but now I’m considering a new habitat, so I’m taking the notes.

[kitedemon]

I am just trying to present every issue. There are so many that seem to have the notion that x will solve problems and then they spend time and money only to have new problems. I ment that as a bit more general comment. Something else for you to think about,

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...arium-Solution

I have 2 tanks, one upright and one turned one. An animal plastics rack (5 drawer) a vision enclosure a sly plastics enclosure and a custom made plastic (multiwall polycarbonate) enclosure. All have perfect temps ambient and spot and humidity that is between 55-65%. I had tubs as well. I don't believe one is better than the other. For me tubs were very costly to maintain, so I got rid of them. Everything is personal and every set up is different. Everything can be made to work and work well but each requires different treatment and people only have the skills they have and can't always find the solution for a problem.

There are lots on this forum that are exceptionally pro tub and I feel that I need to counter that sometimes The german snake keepers I know all use tanks with bioactive substrates and would be anti tubs if asked. I try to offer pros and cons and debunk the false information that floats around.

[Druzy]

Thank you so much for all the info!!!!! I love the fact that you include the pro and cons. Please feel free to give more info.

[Druzy]

Not really difficult, just different. Actually, PP/PS tubs may be easier for you to control than glass, or melamine. You should tailor your setup based upon the actual environmental conditions where you live, and the temperature at which you keep the room(s) that your reptiles are in: how well it's insulated, reliable HVAC, weather conditions (what happens if the power goes out, will they overheat, or get too cold?) .

With rack designs that are more open (Freedom Breeder, ARS, Fusion, Animal Plastics economy line) you'll want consistent room temps in the high 70's to 80 degrees.

Enclosed racks (Animal Plastics, RBI) hold heat better, and are more suited to maintaining cool side temps in rooms that are kept at lower temperatures, or the temperature fluctuates.

Either design can be suplemented with a low wattage flexwatt on the cool end, controlled by a separate thermostat (or one thermostat with multiple probes).

Ok so from the information that you've gave me I believe my best bet would be the enclosed racks (animal plastics, RBI). My house can get pretty cold.

[snakesRkewl]

Ok so from the information that you've gave me I believe my best bet would be the enclosed racks (animal plastics, RBI). My house can get pretty cold.

If your house is cold then yes it would benefit you having closed racks.