Tub question - Page 2

Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 09:13 AM

awesome! thanks everyone!

kwhitlock · 12-09-13, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharlynn93

then use what to adhere it? electrical tape?

I use duck tape with no issues. Others I have heard is aluminum tape adn postage tape

LadyWraith · 12-09-13, 10:04 AM

The tub that Pareeeee posted are awesome. I have one that I drilled holes into the lip around the top and corresponding holes in the lid, then strung the 2 together with zip ties. It's hard to explain but it makes the lid hinge like a door. I agree, very few vent holes. I use Flexwatt on a thermostat with mine. Like others have said, a heat mat on a thermostat is fine.

Darkbird · 12-09-13, 11:59 AM

If you do want to drill holes, you want a nice sharp bit and some patience. Don't push hard, let the tool do the work. And add holes slowly, you can't undrill them if you make too many.

Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 02:39 PM

Ok. Heat mat is attached. Snake is purchased (boy is it dehydrated

) since the thermostat will not be here till Friday, will it be ok to put the mat on a timer? Say 1/2 hr on and 1/2 hr off increments?

formica · 12-09-13, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharlynn93

Ok. Heat mat is attached. Snake is purchased (boy is it dehydrated

) since the thermostat will not be here till Friday, will it be ok to put the mat on a timer? Say 1/2 hr on and 1/2 hr off increments?

i'd stick the heat mat to the side of the tub for now (still keep a close eye on the temps, have you got IR gun?), until you have a thermostat, get the humidity right up (water bowel, spray and lots of damp sphag - coir is great for humidity) and let him re-hydrate. I dont think a timer is a good idea tbh, last thing it needs is to over heat when dehydrated

any pics?

Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 02:57 PM

Ordered the IR gun a week ago..still waiting on the darn thing...I will move the pad to the side for now...thanks!

Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 06:08 PM

Well, its a BOY! Had him out for just a few minutes so hubby could see his new baby..no name just yet but did snap a few pics, will post once I load them

Terranaut · 12-09-13, 06:21 PM

Post some of your tub as well. Glad your happy. A dry boa will love your tub

Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 06:34 PM

ambient temp is 70 right now, basking is 84.5 so far...he stays wedged under the water dish in the damp substrate on the cool side right now...very, very friendly snake

due to feed tomorrow but i am gonna wait till the weekend when the others are due to let him settle in...he is quarantined in my living room...

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Sharlynn93 · 12-09-13, 06:35 PM

btw...guess he isn't quite a "baby"...he was always balled up so I never realized just how long he was...gonna upgrade to a bigger tub soon, I think...LOL

Terranaut · 12-10-13, 05:28 AM

So far so good. I would add some more cover in the enclosure asap and more opaque hides. Must be one happy snake.

Sharlynn93 · 12-10-13, 05:45 AM

I will do that, thanks

KORBIN5895 · 12-10-13, 07:05 AM

If you attacv the mat to the side it will prevent the snake from laying in it and getting burnt.

Sharlynn93 · 12-10-13, 06:36 PM

Is this better? I upgraded to a 105 qt tub because I really had no room to put more hides, etc...besides, I measured him and he is 28.5" long so that other tub was waaay too small...he didn't look that big balled up in the tank in the store...

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