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Question from a new guy
I'm considering getting a Ball Python as a pet. I've had a Red Tail Boa, but it's been many years ago. But I have some idea what I'm getting into. I also have a friend with several larger snakes who's given me some advice.
I guess my first question is about the enclosure. From my reading it seems that something the size of a 25-30 gallon aquarium is perfect for an adult BP. My friend has some large enclosures like the ones at reptilebasics.com. I just don't need anything that elaborate that looks like furniture. So I was thinking about either a semi-transparent tub (like a Rubbermaid or the ones at reptiletubs.com) or a glass aquarium.
So I guess my first question is what are the pros and cons of either? Neither seems very expensive or difficult to find. Is either better as an enclosure?
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Re: Question from a new guy
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Re: Question from a new guy

Thanks, just trying to educate myself a little.
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Re: Question from a new guy
Tubs get a + for: cleaning, easy temp & humidity maint., space
Tubs get a - for display purposes
Tanks get a + for: display purposes
Tanks get a -for: space, maybe cleaning if ypu have a lot of them, maint.,temp & humidity(depending on where you live of course)
I have tanks and am in the process of building an 11 tub rack system.
Last edited by llovelace; 01-29-2009 at 04:41 PM.
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Re: Question from a new guy
Like stated above, tanks are more clear than tubs, so for display purposes, tanks are better...
That being said, tubs are SOOOOOOO much easier. The plastic tubs hold heat and humidity 1000x better than any glass aquarium. Also, tub maintenance is a breeze. They're lightweight and easy to move, which makes cleaning a lot easier. Also, because the tub is smaller, your ball python will feel more secure and will likely have a stronger feeding response.
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Re: Question from a new guy
If you are just having the one a tank would be ok, but I must warn ya many cannot stop at only 1
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Re: Question from a new guy
I think a tub is how I was leaning and this kind of seals it for me.
Are there reptile-specific tubs, or are the Iris tubs at Office Depot ok?
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Re: Question from a new guy
I'll definitely agree with the other responses.... I used to not like the tub idea because of the display issues, but after having a rack system with tubs, I have moved most of what I have in that direction.... it is very easy care and maintainence to say the least ;-)
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Re: Question from a new guy
i have some in tubes and some in tanks but i am getting to to build a couple of racks to put all the snakes in. you can't have just 1 snake. lol
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Re: Question from a new guy
 Originally Posted by llovelace
If you are just having the one a tank would be ok, but I must warn ya many cannot stop at only 1 
once ya pop you cant stop
betcha cant try just one
so many chip references
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