Switching from glass to tub

[k1ingdomKaa]

Cooler looking, and humidity won me over.
Plus my snake is too worried about whats going on outside the tank.
What do you suggest for color of the tank? i have white opaque, or a darker color. do you suggest a low to the ground tub or like a foot to a foot and a half?

Remember its a baby... about a foot and a half to 2 feet.

plz reply asap.

[Nate]

Most use the opaque tubs....Most also use the shorter tubs because ball pythons are ground dwelling and don't necessarily need the height.

[k1ingdomKaa]

okay can i take a pic of a few tubs we have, you tell me what you like the best? for a baby ball python

[k1ingdomKaa]

NVM, My mom said shed take me to walmart and buy me one tommorow, what size do you suggest for a baby, also do baby ball pythons grow fast? and will it only grow as big as its tank? or does the size of the tank not have an effect on it what so ever?

[frankykeno]

Your snake will grow as big as it's gender, it's genetics and good feeding allow it to grow. Enclosure size is not going to affect that one bit (old myth).

If it's a small baby snake, you could probably get a nice 15 qt tub for less than $5.00 at Walmart - Rubbermaid or Sterlite. If it's bigger than that, go a bit bigger in tub size. Make sure to grab a box if big black binder clips and put them around the lid, don't depend on the clips on the lid to hold your snake in. All snakes are escape artists, baby snakes even more so.

When you look for tubs look for more ground space than height. Ball pythons don't use the height much and it's easier to retain stable heat and humidity if the tub is not full of wasted top space. All of our tubs are about 6.5 inches high and they hold everything from small 07 hatchlings up to fully adult female snakes.

You'll also need a simple soldering wand or a drill to put in ventilation holes for the snake. As well of course hides and a heavy but small water dish (no need for it to be so big as ball pythons do not soak in their dishes but they sure do tip them).

Tubs are very reasonably priced, when your snake is ready to move up, you can then spend less than 10 dollars to get a new tub and bigger hides, everything else (dish, heating source, etc.) can just move over with the snake to it's new home. Hides can be as simple as a dark plastic cereal bowl with an entrance hole cut or melted in. Snakes do not particularily care if their hide is fancy as long as it's dark, tight fitted and for you, easy to clean.

[k1ingdomKaa]

thnks much!

[juddb]

I would go with a 12qt tub!!

[k1ingdomKaa]

well the tank cant be too small, just small enough, for a cold and hot temp spot.

[JoshJP7]

You can use whatever size you want... I just dont reccommend going higher than 66qt... I keep all my hatchlings in 60-66qts and have no problems. All of my snakes climb regardless of their age so I always offer more room and something to climb on... Its your choice what size you want to use... heating a 66qt is no different than a 12. Check out my gallery and I have pics of a simple 66qt tub set up.

[rabernet]

Babies do best in 15 quart tubs - here's how all my babies are set-up. Too much open space does stress them out.









That baby is now in her own 41 quart tub (still a little big for her, but she's pretty easy going)