Trouble finding a replacement tank

[Inknsteel]

You should have no problems then. I think they only say "No plastic or acrylic" because without a thermostat, a bunch of those UTHs can run up to 150 degrees... I'm running mine on a thermostat at around 92 degrees, been running for over two years on plastic with no problem.

[stratus_020202]

Thanks for the info. The packaging from our UTH's said NO plastic or acrylic, so I figured there must be a reason. Guess not. Our hot side is 90-92, controlled by a thermostat.

Oh. I'm sure they say that because unregulated they can do some serious damage. Especially if there is a short or malfunction. I've had all 10 of my snakes on heat pads, in tubs, with no issues.

If you think about it, any material that can melt under 92-95 degrees is not made for animals anyway. Too wimpy.

[stratus_020202]

You should have no problems then. I think they only say "No plastic or acrylic" because without a thermostat, a bunch of those UTHs can run up to 150 degrees... I'm running mine on a thermostat at around 92 degrees, been running for over two years on plastic with no problem.

Darn it!! How are you so much quicker than me. Lol. I better step up my game.

[stratus_020202]

Really? 20L is big enough? It seems like he can't stretch out much anymore. I know they spend a lot of the time coiled in a hide, but he does like to roam too.

The UTH isn't on a dimmer, it's on a thermostat, set to 91 (so it fluctuates between 90 and 92). I have a digital hygrometer/thermometer that measures both sides of the cage with probes. My temps stay pretty constant, other than the several degree fluctuation.

Sorry, I didn't read this it just took me to the last page.

Yeah, 20L should be plenty big if you are sure it's a male. They don't need a lot of room to stretch out in, since they spend most of their adult life in their hides. But, if you are more comfortable with a bigger tank that's fine. It's not that much different. And, they live in rodent burrows in the wild. They like small tight spaces. (There is a funny joke in there somewhere, but it's a Monday - I'm not touching it).

[OtterGoRun]

That's good to know that it's more of a disclaimer than a true restriction. I can open up my search to include acrylics and other plastics now.

I have seen people who don't use a thermostat/rheostat and scald the poor thing. Oy. I tried to convince said people otherwise but there was no use.

[AkHerps]

The totes won't start melting until about 350-400 degrees anyways.

[OtterGoRun]

We aren't positive that the one is a male and the other is a female... We need to take them and get them sexed by someone reputable so we know for sure. I really am curious if my "he" is really a "she" and vice-versa.

And yeah, they sure do like small spaces. Our "he" has outgrown "his" original hide from when he was younger. We bought him a bigger one, which he does spend time in, but I often come home to a giant snake trying to cram into a tiny little half log (both are in there). It's usually just a pile of snake with a half log sitting on top of him, not so much around him

[AkHerps]

You should not be housing snakes together.

It is a big no no

[stratus_020202]

You should not be housing snakes together.

I think he meant both hides where in there. Lol.

[AkHerps]

Well....good, haha