What size enclosure do you guys like for ATBs?

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I currently have a 4x2x15" with nothing planned for it yet that has a Pro Products rhp on the way. A local snake keeper recommended a 3x2x2 rather than a more arboreal setup of 2x2x3 but another recommended perhaps a 4x2x2 for adulthood but my 4x2x15" would suffice for now since she's still young. Either way, she'll need something temporary for a couple weeks if I'm able to get this particular atb. Do you guys prefer just Sterilite tubs for a temp setup over an aquarium? Is a uth going to be able to provide the proper warmth for this until my rhp comes in?

I have an adult male ETB in this tub for quarantine: http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProdu...=305&section=0

4x2x2 is pretty unnecessary tbh. But if you don't have a big collection and aren't trying to be space efficient, it wouldn't be too big or anything.

Do you think the uth on the side or top would be better?

A UTH on the side/top wouldn't really do much because the heat transfers upwards. You'd be better off with a RHP.