rubbermaid?

[norman]

hey... so i went looking for some big rubbermaid type tubs today for a couple of rainbows i shall be getting soon, and i couldnt find anything i thaught would be big enough. i heard gracious living makes some but i couldnt find anywhere that sells that make. but what im looking for is something about 2x4 feet, and as tall as i can get.
SO....Any suggestions on where i can find these?
thanks.....pete

[norman]

oh...one more thing...what does everyone think about having human heat pads underneath these plastic tubs to heat them? ive heard some bad things like how they shouldnt be left on for 24-7 and all, but what do you guys think?
thanks again. :confused:

[Tim_Cranwill]

How big are these BRB's right now? You don't need to get them into their full size homes just yet if they are still small. It might even be a bad idea to do so.

Anyway, if you are looking for 4'x2', you'll probably have to build. You should try to contact Jeff Favelle. He knows his BRB's. I'm sure he'd be able to answer all your questions.

Good luck! :)

[norman]

actually im probably getting them off him, they are 2 years old right now.

[Dom]

As for the human heat pad.. heres MY OPPINION ..

I have used many Uth like the ZOO meds ones .. and in the past 5 years that I have kept herps .. 3 zoo meds (black ones) of mine have BURNED up .. Not excacly safe...

I have also been using Human heat pads INSIDE the cages so the snake rest On the heat pad for those 5 years and some were on 10 hours a day on timers and some were on 24 hours a day ..

I have NEVER had any problems with a human heat pad.. the worst that happenned is that it stop emmiting heat after a long amount of usage.. (I always put them on low or med setting though)


Again these are simply observations many ppl may disagree..

As for the rubbermaids.. I have see 4 feet by 1 and a half for sale at home depot and walmart but there only about 6 inches high.....

I am sure u can find what u are looking for .. just keep looking..

Dom

[ls1grrrl]

We found a nice big rubbermaid type container at costco. It's right around 4' x 18" x 18" it only cost like 5 or 6 bucks for it.

[Kyle Barker]

Rubbermaid makes a tub around that i think, its 180L. Most department stores carry it, and its around $20.

[snakemann87]

Hey, i bought a 50gallon tote at home depot for 12, and my dad and I just cut a section out of the top, and replaced it with thick screening

[eclypse_boy]

what do you do to hold the screen in place hot glue?

[norman]

yeah i got some from home depot....i didnt use screening, i just drilled holes in the sides.

[eclypse_boy]

Thanx norman but what about light?

[norman]

i have no idea what they are called but i will try and describe them...
-they are a tube with lots of little lights inside it, the tube is about 1.5cm thick and is clear and flexible.
sorry for the delayed reply...hope it helped a bit.. i think you can get it at zellers,canadian tire,walmart...etc...

[marisa]

My small experience with human heating pads agrees with Dom..

I use one one medium under my ball pythons rubbermaid with a thermastat for 12 hours a day. Works great so far.

Marisa

[Xetox]

Originally posted by Dom


I have used many Uth like the ZOO meds ones .. and in the past 5 years that I have kept herps .. 3 zoo meds (black ones) of mine have BURNED up .. Not excacly safe...



Dom


damn that kinda sucks, I just bought like 10 of the 5-20 gal uth on clearance from a friends pet store! Got them for like 5 bucks a piece! But I dont feel like having my house burn down, when I am away for a week :)

[ballpython5000]

put it on a dimmer

[Lasher]

In the states, they can be found at Big Lots, Sears, and Wal-Mart. Check out their web site. I am sure they can tell you who to buy from.

[gfisher2002]

Alright, if you can't find a big enough rubbermaid at walmart or home depot, then here's your solution!! Go to your local Farm supply store or COOP farm store and look at the watering troffs. You'll notice that they start as small as 40 litre and go to over 4000 liters. The 50 gallon and 100 gallon ones are made of plastic and look exactly like a rubbermaid container only heavier material. I use these all the time to build ponds because they're way cheaper than preformed ponds.