My Ball Setup

[MrsIrions]

Ok, I was wanting to run my future setup past the experts and see if you guys think it will work!

I was wanting to build I rack, but I'm holding off on that for now since I only have 2 snakes and the most I would want (have time for/afford) is 5 snakes total. So this is what I'm thinking:

• 32 or 41 qt tubs (that seems to be what most people use...?) with locking lids
• Ultratherm UTH's (what size would be most appropriate for the above bins?)
• Spacers to keep bins elevated slightly to allow heat to escape. Most like will place bins on a thriftstore bookshelf. Should heaters sit on aluminum foil, or adhered to the bins using duck tape?
• Keeping snakes in our tarantula room. The room is heated and stays a steady 79-80 degrees. I am assuming it is still best to have an UTH for belly heat/hot spot?
• http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...t/dp/B000NZZG3 <--- This t-stat. I currently have zoomed t-stats on my terrariums, but I've heard bad things about them. I was going to buy 1 hydrofarm t-stat and a power cord, hook (up to 5 identical UTH's) onto power cord and into t-stat.
• Hides/thin layer aspen bedding/water bowls

Sound good/safe/bad/will work/needs tweaking?
I appreciate any and all comments, I'm really still new to this and don't want to injure my snakes or burn my house down. Thanks!

[NH93]

That sounds good but use aluminum foil tape to adhere the UTH - not duct tape! I don't use tubs so I don't know if that size is appropriate, but I do believe I have heard about those sizes a lot, like you have.

I use those thermostats, and they work great for a few snakes. You do need that 90F hot spot for digestion, as you've mentioned. An 80F room is like a herper's dream! (Mine, anyway).

Don't forget two hides; one for the cool end and one for the hot end... may want a few more cluttery things if it is a young snake (they prefer smaller enclosures), as well as a water dish of course!

Sounds like you have everything under control. All the best, and look forward to some photos of your snake!

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Forgot to add: get a UTH that covers roughly 1/4-1/3 of the tub. May have to use your discretion here.

[MrsIrions]

Thank you!!! Yes, our smallest bedroom has become the critter room. I got into snakes and my husband keeps tarantulas, so it works out well!

[ZacharyPoller]

6qt for hatchlings to about 200grams,15qt for 201-500g and then all males make it to the 32qts for the rest of there lives and females go in 41qt once they hit 1500g

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[ZacharyPoller]

The sizes every one moves a little different I just gave a base

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[MrsIrions]

Awesome! What about the heat/ UTH's/ t-stat business?