Single hatchling tub setup

[Silvermastic]

We will be getting a hatchling next week and I'm trying to get it's tub setup but running into some issues. We have racks for our other snakes but they are Iris CB-70 racks so obviously too big for a hatchling. So I'm trying to figure out how to setup a 6qt sterilite tub for the little one. Breeder just has bedding and water bowl in tub since he uses racks. If I do that and have sitting on an open shelf in our quarantine room, wouldn't he need hides? And if so, where would I find hides small enough to fit in a 6qt tub? Anyone have ideas on maybe a closed shelf idea similar to a rack but for just the one tub? In the past we would have just set up a 10 gallon tank. But since moving to racks really like tubs better.

Any and all suggestions welcome. Thank you!

[coldbloodaddict]

Try with no hide and let the snake tell you if he wants one. I only use a hide for hatchlings if they are not eating regularly.

Check out Reptile Basics for small hides.


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[CORBIN911]

Reptile basics has the little black hides. You could also use little deli cups or any type of half cut dome item.

[Silvermastic]

Thanks! Been awhile since we've had a wee little one so just want all to be good for the little guy. Can't wait to get him.

[Zach Cedor]

Could always tape construction paper to the sides of the tub

[AlexisFitzy]

All you need to have in a hatchling setup tub is a water bowl and some hides depending on the snake. I'd go ahead and put the hides in for extra security since it doesn't hurt. You'll know if they don't want a hide when they site everywhere but inside it lol. I put a little stick on vine in some of my tubs for my really shy snakes just to give them extra coverage.

[JiBster816]

Could always tape construction paper to the sides of the tub

That's a no no. No tape should be used inside a snake's enclosure.

[Zach Cedor]

That's a no no. No tape should be used inside a snake's enclosure.

Sorry for any confusion I should have been clear. What I meant to say is you can tape construction paper to the OUTSIDE of the tub.

[JiBster816]

I also thought it would be a good idea to tape up a hide made of construction paper haha.

[bcr229]

Don't laugh, but the black plastic rectangular containers that the Ramen/Nissin "Chow Mein" meals come in make great hides, and one will fit in a 6-qt tub. After running it though the dishwasher I use a sturdy set of scissors to cut an access hole, and I file any sharp edges off with an emery board. The meals themselves are usually $1 but I stock up for cheap lunches at work when they go on sale.

And yes, before anyone asks, I eat Ramen. How else can I afford my BP addiction?