Ball Python Tub?

[xyzpdq75]

I've been doing almost excessive research on ball pythons and born snakes and have found that i think i want a ball for my first snake ever but i have a question about the type of enclosure that he should be kept in. I've heard many good things about tubs, easy to regulate humidity and temps and etc. but I've not see a recommendation or any concerns in regards to tubs. aka, where should i get a tub? does it have to be made for snakes? what about letting light in?

Also in regards to light, i live in the basement of my house and i was thinking of how i could regulate day/night hours with a tub since it is inherently dark in there.

Any tips are also appreciated! i want to do it right, so any additional information is perfect! thanks!

[Asherah]

Sterlite tub from walmart/target works just fine when properly set up.

Edited for tips: Major tip is that if you use belly heat: ie UTH or Flexwatt be sure its on a thermostat. You don't want to deal with belly burns.

With a plastic tub I'm not sure if you can set up heat lamps or not, but ball pythons can successfully be kept in aquariums with attention to humidity. Its generally a bit more difficult to get that right than in a tub but it can be done with minimal effort.

[redshepherd]

The whole reason for tanks is apparently just for aesthetic. It's overall a bit more trouble and more expensive to set up, and tubs are just the easier way to go. There aren't really any concerns, I suppose! Regarding light, I still haven't found the answer to that either, so hopefully someone knows :o

And I'm sorry to hijack the thread, but I also have a related question... How many holes in the tub is appropriate for air circulation? I've seen ten holes to twenty holes, and not sure which is good while still retaining humidity...

[xyzpdq75]

The whole reason for tanks is apparently just for aesthetic. It's overall a bit more trouble and more expensive to set up, and tubs are just the easier way to go. There aren't really any concerns, I suppose! Regarding light, I still haven't found the answer to that either, so hopefully someone knows :o

And I'm sorry to hijack the thread, but I also have a related question... How many holes in the tub is appropriate for air circulation? I've seen ten holes to twenty holes, and not sure which is good while still retaining humidity...

no thats perfect, id love to know the same question. anything related to care in tubs and whats ideal is wanted

[Noek]

I have used tubs successfully for 15 years and never found there to be an issue regarding them except they are absolutely mundane to look at. I think most beginners (with best intentions) use an aquarium and fancy additions in hopes of restoring the snake to its natural habitat and this becomes very difficult and troublesome to replicate.

That being said, I would not use any type of lamp or ceramic heater with a tub setup, even arboreal. Regarding holes, you can definitely run a series of tests to check humidity levels, etc by starting with a small amount of holes and increasing them as you go, monitoring the levels. An awful lot of work imho and overthinking the process.

Best thing about tubs are that you can have several extra set up and ready to go for messes when you don't have time to spend changing everything. Pull old tub out, put new tub in, transfer snake...you're done.