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dan2492
09-20-03, 12:10 AM
Here is my young bp setup
Nice and cheep but it works:)

Tim_Cranwill
09-20-03, 12:21 AM
Not bad... "Nice and cheap" is the best. That means you have money left over for more snakes! :D

dan2492
09-20-03, 01:12 AM
yep:)

ChunkyMunky
09-20-03, 01:14 AM
Damn lol, i never seen anyone make a rubbermaid look so nice, good job.

HetForHuman
09-20-03, 05:18 AM
good job, perfect snake enclosure.

asphyxia
09-20-03, 07:34 AM
Very cool, and innovative.

What are the ambient temps?

I find those, floresent lights deceaving as the bulbs are kinda cool but the ballests get quite hot.

BTW, how are you heating it, and what manufacture makes the tub.


Cheers!
Brian

SerpentLust
09-20-03, 09:16 AM
Hahaha I have that same igloo in my storage for another snake!! But mine's pink! :D

Jenn

dan2492
09-20-03, 01:54 PM
its a rubbermaid got it from walmart for $10 and im using a uth right now its about 94 of the hot side 75 on the cool side and humidity of 67%

dan2492
09-20-03, 01:55 PM
thanks everyone

sapphire_moon
09-21-03, 11:55 PM
What size is the tub?!?!?!?!

CDN-Cresties
09-22-03, 12:01 AM
Nice job on the rubber maid, i might have to steal your idea, if thats ok with you :D

-Steve-

dan2492
09-22-03, 03:23 PM
its 32" long 15" wide and 15" high
sure use my idea thats fine with me :)

TheRedDragon
09-22-03, 04:18 PM
Great setup!

Linds
09-22-03, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by ChunkyMunky
Damn lol, i never seen anyone make a rubbermaid look so nice, good job.

Ditto that! :D

Invictus
09-23-03, 03:41 PM
And Ditto again! Wow... a custom rubbermaid. Great job!

jay76
09-23-03, 05:44 PM
Good setup! Rubbermaid should use it in their ads hehe

dan2492
09-23-03, 06:41 PM
Thanks everyone

snakemann87
09-23-03, 06:44 PM
I'm sorry but I dont believe in rubbermaid or totes. No ventilation and its just plain.....I believe you shouldnt go cheap on the enclosure......sorry man

HetForHuman
09-23-03, 07:14 PM
Originally posted by snakemann87
I'm sorry but I dont believe in rubbermaid or totes. No ventilation and its just plain.....I believe you shouldnt go cheap on the enclosure......sorry man

Why?????
what is wrong with using rubbermaids?
and what do you mean no ventilation??? LMAO
you drill holes in the sides man. thats all you need.
And cheaper is better as long as you can make it work.
It sure beats the hell out of using glass aquariums.

Jeff_Favelle
09-23-03, 08:04 PM
I'm sorry but I dont believe in rubbermaid or totes. No ventilation and its just plain.....I believe you shouldnt go cheap on the enclosure......sorry man

Spoken like a true novice. These are the type of people that think their snake will enjoy life more if the cage looks better to the keeper!!

All I have to say to that is bwaaaa haaaaa haaaa!!!!! :D

LadyHawke
09-23-03, 08:16 PM
that is the nicest, cheapest setup i have ever seen, one of the smartest things i have ever seen done to a rubbermaid. great idea, gonna have to copy it lol

Lisa
09-23-03, 08:22 PM
I don't like the look of rubber maids, but I do use them for some of my snakes. I also use custom melamine cages that I can see clearly in and some aquariums that have a "natural looking" setup.

RepTylE
09-23-03, 08:47 PM
I think that is a nice set up. Nothing wrong with saving some coin and still providing all the essentials. Good work :D

dan2492
09-24-03, 07:05 PM
how long do you think this enclosure will be big enough for a my bp or how big of bp is it enough room for.

HetForHuman
09-24-03, 07:56 PM
im using a 36"x18"x18" and it will prob keep my male ball in it for the rest of his life, unless he gets awfully big.

But im sure that should last you quite awhile man.

dan2492
09-25-03, 09:41 AM
ok thanks thats good

Solid Snake
09-25-03, 11:56 PM
damnit thats so cool! i too may have to borrow that idea.

i have to change the lighting a bit cuz it looks as if yur gonna burn the snake

GeminiDragon
09-26-03, 07:25 AM
I went To Home Depot last night and got a 60 quart for $8 and a light fixture (incandecent I think), but I was wondering how did you attatch it to the RubberMaid Dan??

The back of the light I bought has mounting hole so I'm guessing just measure equal holes for screws to mount the light.
But yes I am also concerned with a snake rubbing upagainst it and possibly knocking it off or burning its belly.

What's the best way to avoid this?

Gemini

dan2492
09-26-03, 11:18 AM
I just used two bolts and nuts Like the ones in the pic and drilled two holes in the plastic. The light i have in there dosent seem to get that hot its warm to the tought but i dont think its warm enough in any way to burn the snake. So Far it seems to be working out really well for me.
Dan

dan2492
09-26-03, 11:21 AM
The light i have in there is Fluorsent not incandecent So maybe thats why your worried about it burning itself.

GeminiDragon
09-26-03, 11:31 AM
The light I bought is probably fluorecent also, it's one of the cheapest Home Depot had. I just wasn't sure if you had any problems with your setup so far, thanks for the info.

Happy Herping,

GeminiDragon

dan2492
09-27-03, 10:25 AM
Nope no problems everything is working good
Dan

jathoma
10-11-03, 09:39 AM
I can't seem to find this type rubbermaid anywhere...

How many gallons is it? perhaps it's a regional model...

Where exactly did you buy it?

ChokeOnSmoke
10-11-03, 10:24 AM
Very nice setup
I was just wondering how you secured the lid?

dan2492
10-13-03, 02:24 PM
I got it at Wal-Mart Cost me $10 and its about 30 gallons and i secure the lid with s hooks i just drill thru the the lid and the top of enclosure and slide hooks thru.

dan2492
10-13-03, 02:50 PM
Like this

dan2492
10-14-03, 01:21 PM
Here are two i made for my Corn snakes.

Invictus
10-14-03, 02:06 PM
Man, those are so sweet. I'm also having trouble finding that particular type of rubbermaid. Hell, I'm trying to find all kinds of them. Maybe I'll just become a rubbermaid distributor *L*

dan2492
10-14-03, 03:15 PM
Yeah there you go :)

elevation24
10-20-03, 04:54 PM
Maybe those type aren't available in Canada? I went by Walmart today for Rubbermaids as well and they had tons of these, all different sizes. I picked up 3 52.43 quart ones for my babies that are coming.

They are called "Clever Latch" and they are by Rubbermaid. The size I got cost a little under $6.

Anyway, nice setup dan! It looks really nice and I agree, one of the nicest Rubbermaid setups I've seen!

dan2492
10-22-03, 10:57 PM
Yep they work out great. Thanks

lordkovacs
11-06-03, 11:31 PM
congrats... reallly that is awesome. i guess it's sounding repetitive now! I think you have taken a simple idea and started a REVOLUTION! haha...maybe not that far yet... :0)
cheers, great work...
MIKE

dan2492
11-07-03, 05:33 PM
:) Thanks

ballpython101
11-10-03, 09:42 AM
how do u do the light fixture in da rubbermaid..
will it burn or melt ?
can the snake touch the light, or is it 2 high ?
nice idea, smart as hell....

im working on a much small rubber maid right now.

dan2492
11-12-03, 12:29 AM
I put a picture earlier how i attach it, i just drill thru the plastic . It dosent get very hot on top not hot enought to melt plastic and the snake can reach it but it isnt hot enough to hurt the snake

dan2492
11-12-03, 12:30 AM
Been using for a couple months now and have had no problems.
Dan

jathoma
11-13-03, 07:40 PM
I finally found it!!

The sticker on the tote says "Clever Latch" for those who are having trouble finding this model...

Anyway....I'm building now.

Got the rubbermaid and light fixture, S-hooks and screws for light all for $20!

dan, you are most certainly the man!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

dan2492
11-14-03, 05:19 PM
:D Thanks

jathoma
11-26-03, 12:42 PM
Dan, in another post I asked if anyone had had issues with heating rubbermaids and heard that I should use Heat tape w/dimmer and/or thermostat.

I noticed you said you were using a UTH and wondered what size (for your large rubbermaid) and whether you're having any issues maintaining proper temps.

dan2492
11-26-03, 10:38 PM
i think its 11"wide by 12" long and 20watts seems to be heating pretty good only problem is the cool side gets a little too cool but thats because i keep my house temp at like 65

dan2492
11-26-03, 10:39 PM
and its on a dimmer

jathoma
11-27-03, 08:21 AM
did you follow the typical "how to wire your rheostat" instructions seen in other posts here? If so, I'll just do the same....

Also, do you have problems with the self-adhesive sticking to the plastic? Mine won't seem to stay on completely

dan2492
11-27-03, 10:32 AM
yeah
i have one stuck on the plastic and seems to hold fine but that was a store bought one the others i just put in between and it seems to be working good
Dan

Bighead
02-13-04, 06:15 PM
I never use the sticky part. I just leave the backing on. I am always changing things around so I don't want to risk ruining the heat tape by peeling it off.
I am thinking about building a bare-bones rack setup using your idea, dan. If I get it together I will put a post up so you can see what I mean.

shmotz666
02-16-04, 10:26 AM
thats cool. enjoyed looking at those pics.

dan2492
02-16-04, 05:13 PM
ok that be cool