Get a tub and ditch the 50g tank. Here's a quick run down on the cost of the setup (from my personal experience but everyone does things differently):Originally Posted by AquaristGuy
Well as a few of you know, I volunteer at a local pet store. And I take care of the snakes. I've been getting attached to one recently. I even named her. Amarillo. She's a 20" normal. I wish I could get her... I have an extra 50g tank. I'm not sure if I'm ready though. All my (6) fish tanks are a lot of work.Kinda pointless. Figured I'd just tell you guys though.
Tub from Walmart: $6-$10
UTH: $X depends on petstore, I get mine for $16.75 online on eBay
(Flexwatt is a possibility as well over the UTH and is available online).
Dimmer: $10 al Lowes (Thermostat is recommended but more expensive)
Binder Clips: $2 Walmart
Hides (I use plastic bowls): $1 at Walmart
Fake plants: $4 at Walmart or craft stores
PAM (prevent a mite, just in case you get an outbreak!): ~$17 online
Water bowl (I use the dog crock bowls): $2-3 at Walmart
Thermometer: $7-10 at Walmart
Temp Gun (recommended): ~$30 at Lowes
And there's a very cheap route to house a BP in over a tank. I'm sure if you got her you'd do fine: there's so many people on this site that are more than happy to offer help.
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