Tanks to Tubs

[sho220]

I'm sorry I know everyone here must be really sick of me posting by now. :| I promise I try to do my own research before I post but I really like having input when I'm trying new things. << Forgive me, I promise I'll get the swing of things!

You see, I'm going from tanks to tubs... and heat mats / lamps to heat tape. I need a lot of help. I didn't even know until recently you could keep a snake in a tub. I thought it was all tanks. I want to make the switch this next week or two, and I'm ordering supplies today, and will be posting on here to (tearfully I'm sure) get help with the heat tape, which I'm kind of worried about setting up properly. But, I digress. First:

1.) How big of a tub for my 5ft female? For a male and a female under 500g? I read 41qt is standard for an adult bp. That seems so cramped! Then again, snakes like to coil up; I think I'm just used to the tank and need to get over that "bigger is better" mentality. Links to the tubs you use? I need ones with locking lids. I found a 41qt but it's only 17.5" long.. is that normal? My 41qt tubs are 36 inches long. What rack are you looking at getting? This will determine what tubs you use.

2.) Heat tape... I'm ordering 4" stripes from reptile basics. Will I need more than one roll to set up one adult tub and two juvvie tubs? It doesn't seem to say how many feet come in a roll. Would depend on how many feet. You'll need to find out.

3.) After you stick / tape heat tape, can it be moved from one tub to another- growing young'uns in mind? Tape gets stuck to the rack, not the tubs. The tubs just slide in on top of the tape.

4.) Will I need to order more than one of those wiring / set up sets? Again, depends on the rack.

5.) If I'm not mistaken, I can connect two-three sets of heat tape to one thermometer.... is this correct? Depends on the length of the heat tape used in each rack.

6.) Tub ventilation... just drilling holes in the side? How many? Does it matter? # doesn't matter. About 10 on each side is fine.

7.) Do you still use hides with tubs? Seems like you wouldn't be able to fit them. I will use them for younger snakes. The adults don't get hides and it doesn't seem to bother them.

8.) Moisture in tubs- just mist n go or because of the enclosed space, is the large water dish usually enough? Water dish is usually enough. I do have a mister just to hit them once in a while to bump it up if need be, or around shedding time.

9.) Once again, I apologize profusely, and I really do appreciate everyone's help. <<< The more research you do, and questions you ask, the better off you'll be. You're doing great so far.

My answers are in bold above.