Babies Are Coming!

[Metalluscat]

Recently posted about having a Melamine(36x24x18) cage and setting it up. Was recommended a PVC enclosure(48x24x18) and purchased one online. Simple, right? Turns out I have two hatchlings(Born last October) on their way and the PVC won't arrive until next week.

My Problem; one large habitat unprepared and two babies right around the corner.

I have UTH pads, coconut substrate, bulb with fixture, water dishes, 3 hides, three thermometers, and little time(between work).

Was thinking the UTH can be placed inside the Melamine, felt over it and substrate(1 inch) over that. Though I'm confused on the thermometer. If it's to be placed over the felt under the substrate, or on/in the substrate where the snake will be lying?

As well if they could be housed together temporarily until the PVC arrives to separate them.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I need another RHP and thermostat though my budget isn't quite ready for another blow.

Thanks everyone!

[chadphillips8352]

You could buy some cheap sterilite tubs from Wal-Mart/Target if you're wanting a cheap fix to keep them separate.

As far as housing together, I've got a few of my younger bp's together until I get my racks in. They are all similar in weight and age. I haven't had a problem yet, and it isn't a long term solution to keep them together. I think you'd be fine.