Moving to a plastic tub

[sho220]

As far as holes...a single row on each side (about 1 - 2 inches apart) should suffice. You can always add more later if needed. Size - up to 41 quart depending on the size of your snake. They are fairly inexpensive so I would recommend doing it like hides. As the snake grows, his home grows with him. 24 quart - 32 quart - 41 quart. For UTH's...Unless the tub is in a designated snake room, (ie. a warm room) a UTH sized for a 10 gal tank may not keep the ambient temp's high enough. Also, if the UTH is currently stuck to the glass tank, you may have problems removing it. And don't forget something to control temps (ie. dimmer switch or thermostat).


Not sure about links, but MGREPTILES.COM have tub package deals for sale. They may give you an idea of what all you need.
http://www.mgreptiles.com/combo.html

[Spaniard]

Don't mean to hijack the thread but are there any tips on getting one of those sticky UTH's off of the glass so that it could be reused easier?

[sho220]

Don't mean to hijack the thread but are there any tips on getting one of those sticky UTH's off of the glass so that it could be reused easier?

hmmm...not sure. I imagine trying to pull it off while it's hot would be easier than after it has cooled. Don't think I'd try while it's still plugged in though...

[Naf Eeknay]

Don't mean to hijack the thread but are there any tips on getting one of those sticky UTH's off of the glass so that it could be reused easier?

I have been able to pull them off while they were warm (after unplugging) and was still able to reapply to a different tank with "stickiness intact".

[muddoc]

Don't mean to hijack the thread but are there any tips on getting one of those sticky UTH's off of the glass so that it could be reused easier?

For future reference, what I have done with my UTH's is leave the peel off paper on the UTH, and attach the UTH to the bottom of the tank using clear packing tape. By doing this, I can remove the UTH very easily, and apply it to another tank without possibly damaging the UTH. Just a thought.

[Shaun J]

Try this, but don't worry about all the lamp fixture stuff.

http://ball-pythons.net/modules.php?...warticle&id=40

[Naf Eeknay]

Hey bpkid!! Don't you ever sleep? Seems like you are always about (lucky for me!) What do you recommend for size on a 3 foot ball? I can probably go with a pretty big one don't you think? On a side note... what's your take on the upcoming series??

[Shaun J]

My take is that WE ARE GONNA WIN!! HAHA!!! Just kidding. But seriously, we're gonna whoop you guys. Yeah, I'm on here alot, but thats gonna change once school starts.Lol.

I would just look for a 32 quart, but if it's too small, just go for the 41 quart.

[Naf Eeknay]

This might be a surprise but I figured that was your take on the Series! I am of the opposite opinion if you guessed. Seriously though, I think I am going with a bigger one because I would like to make sure that he can stay in it for awhile. I don't have much history with a plastic tub, what size UTH would you use with say a 40+?

[Naf Eeknay]

As far as holes...a single row on each side (about 1 - 2 inches apart) should suffice. You can always add more later if needed. Size - up to 41 quart depending on the size of your snake. They are fairly inexpensive so I would recommend doing it like hides. As the snake grows, his home grows with him. 24 quart - 32 quart - 41 quart. For UTH's...Unless the tub is in a designated snake room, (ie. a warm room) a UTH sized for a 10 gal tank may not keep the ambient temp's high enough. Also, if the UTH is currently stuck to the glass tank, you may have problems removing it. And don't forget something to control temps (ie. dimmer switch or thermostat).


Not sure about links, but MGREPTILES.COM have tub package deals for sale. They may give you an idea of what all you need.
http://www.mgreptiles.com/combo.html

Thanks for the response!! With the hole situation, I was wanting to make sure there was enough air getting in! :0 Does it matter on size? Large enough to let air in but small enough to keep Monty in I assume. He is around 3 feet right now so I will probably go with a larger tub since he still has some room to grow. The whole reason for this is to get rid of my overhead light as it is KILLING my humidity on that side of tank. Another quick question while I am here.... my humidity on my 60 breeder tank is 60% on cool side and 40 - 45% on hot side (Under the light). Is it acceptable to have a high/low side on humidity or not? Thanks again for your help!