Questions on keeping BPs in tubs.

[Austin D]

Hello, I might be getting a bp soon. I will be housing it in a rubbermaid tub. The tub is around 4 feet long, how long should the snake stay in that size? Or is that acceptable for life?(I doubt it)

Also, I read that temps should never fall below 80 on the cool side, and temps should always be 90-95 on the warm side. I also read that you should not use a heatlamp, then how do you reach these temps? UTHs, I know, but do you need 2? One on cool side and one on warm side? But then both temps are going to be 95...

[Jyson]

Hello, I might be getting a bp soon. I will be housing it in a rubbermaid tub. The tub is around 4 feet long, how long should the snake stay in that size? Or is that acceptable for life?(I doubt it)

Also, I read that temps should never fall below 80 on the cool side, and temps should always be 90-95 on the warm side. I also read that you should not use a heatlamp, then how do you reach these temps? UTHs, I know, but do you need 2? One on cool side and one on warm side? But then both temps are going to be 95...

A 4 foot tub is actually too large. A 41 quart tub (34in X 17in X 6 in) is perfect for an adult bp.

Only one end of the tub needs to be at 95-90, the other side needs to be at 80. As for UTHs, you only need one, maybe two depending on how cold it gets in your area, but one usually works. Also you'll need a thermostat to regulate the temps on the UTH.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

If you get a baby go with a smaller tub (15 quarts), an adult can live it's entire life in a 41 quarts tub 34 3/4"L x 16 1/2"W x 6"H

So a tub that is 4 feet long will be more than enough.

then how do you reach these temps? UTHs, I know, but do you need 2? One on cool side and one on warm side? But then both temps are going to be 95...

Temperature on the cool side will depend on the ambient temps of your home.

If the temp of your home does not allow you to achieve proper temps on the cool side there are several things that can be done

A# Have the room heated in the high 70's which is not really convinient for 1 snake

B# Have an additional heat source UTH and an additional thermostat set to achieve the desired temp.

[Austin D]

Ok

Thanks


I'll check what the temps are in the tub without any heating.

[nevohraalnavnoj]

If you are using the lid that comes with that tub, you'll definitely want to find a way to make it fit tighter. I know they latch on the ends, but there is enough play in the middle for a ball python to escape.

JonV

[Austin D]

Ok thanks. Will a bungie cord do it? Also what humidity do ball pythons need on a regular basis? what about when shedding?

[Slim]

A couple of bungie cords should work. Just make sure they're tight around the tub.

Normal humidity should be between 50 and 60%. You can bump it up to 60-70% during shedding. Not every one bumps the humidity for shedding, and still have good results.

[Kaorte]

Ok thanks. Will a bungie cord do it? Also what humidity do ball pythons need on a regular basis? what about when shedding?

50% normally, 60-70% when in shed. Check the caresheet buddy

[aahmn]

Humidity isn't hard to keep up in a tub, especially if the water dish is over part of the heated end. That's one of the great things about using them.

[rabernet]

Ok

Thanks


I'll check what the temps are in the tub without any heating.

You'll need heating on the warm end, and I don't stress too much if the cool side is 75 if the warm is in the low 90's - the snakes tend to thermoregulate quite well.