Quote Originally Posted by DMTWI View Post
Well, I'm thinking after reading through the forum posts on how easy it is to set up a tub for a BP that my 55 gallon aquarium idea isn't the best? Is it really that hard to get the right temps, humidity and keep them stable in a tank this large? Let me ask it this way, if those of you with experience using both glass tanks & tubs had the option of using either, which way would you go? This will be for just one snake, otherwise I'd go with a rack/tub type setup.

i use a few diff types around here, i have 3 in tanks (70gal,20gal,and 10,gal) and 2 in tubs. if you are willing to spend the money for the setup and take your time to work with it for a while you can get the temps and humidity right. i wouldnt say its "hard" but it can be a little time consuming, checking the temps and humidity several times a day at the begining to make sure they are right all day. after that its done just the normal cleaning and checking. with the humidity you will have to play with your set up a bit (how much screen to cover) i cover the whole top with plexi glass and then drill holes. on one i put a big hole in and cover it or uncover it depending on how much humidty there is. like i said you have to play wiht your own tank.

i cant say personaly tubs were easier for me to get the humidity right. i had to play with those for a long time b4 i got it. kept drilling holes and then taping them up, but that could of been just me.

if you do go with the 55 gal just make sure you have lots and lots of hiding places, i use fake plants and vines so my bp can move from one side of the tank to the other and be covered the whole time, she seems to like it.

just play with what you have and if you cant get it try the other, just make sure what you end up with doesnt come down to what you were able to get but what is right for the snake.

good luck