Max temperature for BP

[joebagadohnut]

what if I got a small UTH for near the cold zone?

[HeatherRose]

Haha. I think Jeff doesn't like fishtanks because they're for fish

Glass aquariums have crappy ventilation and do not hold heat or humidity as well as a rubbermaid container does. Rubbermaids are so much cheaper anyway, and they are easier to stack, and move. Glass can break easily. I've also heard that if you have a head pad under a glass tank it can crack...I might not be right on this though.

Regardless of that last notion, I think the other ones are some good reasons for putting most snakes (especially a ball python) into a Rubbermaid container. Its' just easier

[joey]

the tanks that i got were in the reptile section though. i feel bad about using a rubbermaid ---seems kind of mean. just my opinion though. i like to see my snakes too.

thanks for you input heatherR

[joebagadohnut]

yeah, rubbermaids ruin the enjoyment of watching your snake.

[concept3]

a bp would prefer a rubbermaid to a aquarium anyday. They naturally live underground in rodent/animal burrows.

[joebagadohnut]

yeah, but I am sure they would also prefer not to be in a cage at all....

[Matt_K]

I have all my smaller boids in rubbermaids.. The larger ones get Melamine caging and I see them ALL without the enjoyment being ruined..

There are some glas tanks that are being made for reptiles, they have the sliding front and screen top, IMO they still don't hold humidity well.. There are also the Aquariums that have the plastic vents built into the sides, and these DO hold humidity well, but they also cost and arm and a leg..

I'd rather spend my $8 on a rubbermaid and keep my BP's in those then spend the $200 on a 'reptile aquarium' just so that >I< can see it...

[Jeff_Favelle]

yeah, rubbermaids ruin the enjoyment of watching your snake.

If I wanted to have a display snake, my last choice would be a Ball Python. That's for sure. Well, maybe a Rubber Boa or blind snake would be my last choice........ but you get the idea.

[joey]

what's the point in keeping a snake if you can't see it?

[Jeff_Favelle]

What's the point of keeping a subterranean/nocturnal snake if your only reason for keeping it is to see it?

[Bartman]

I see where they are coming from, because that is the same thought I had when I was keeping them in aquariums. Im still keeping some of my snakes in tanks, but rubbermaids (as much as its hard to admit) are all in all much better.

I know I had my ball python in a glass tank, and I didnt see him anyway. Now hes in a rubbermaid, havnt noted any improvements, but im under the impression its just better for them.

Its better off in a rubbermaid...

[smeagel]

if i want to see my ball python i'll take it out and handle it for a couple minutes. But i keep all mine in rubbermaids and they thrive a lot better than when i had them in aquariums. They feed soooo much better and aren't as jumpy.

[v2r]

if you're determined to use the glass tank cover most of the top to help keep in the warm air and moisture. if you use a bulb, the humidity will never be right. get the proper size/wattage heat pad and regulate it by a thermostat. get a digital thermometer with a probe on it to check temps. there are also alot of good cages out there barrs,boaphile,ap plastics,cagemasters etc.
the proper setup will solve/prevent alot of problems. and possibly prevent a trip to the vet, and your snake will benefit the most from a proper setup!

thanks
vaughn

[Jeff_Favelle]

Exactly what vaughn said. Get a solid cage with sliding glass doors if you want a display cage. If you want an aquarium, buy some fish. AQUA - rium. Hmmm.....

[joebagadohnut]

What is the difference between the reptile terrariums and fish aquariums other than not having water in it....or maybe having a side vent?
In terms of temperature and humidity, I mean, how do the terrariums differ?
When was the last time you went to any store and found them selling rubbermaids?
I don't get why everyone is so against the tanks....