Keeping "Balls" together

[jjnnbns]

Originally posted by aconto
and if not when would the ideal time be to split them up ?

Now.

Just pick up a rubbermaid til you can figure out what kind of enclosure that you want, as well as an UTH.

You will most likely find that you prefer the rubbermaid over the aquarium (at least the snake will!)

[aconto]

kk if i went with a rubbermaid and use an uth do i stick it to the tub or just on the shelf under it ... will it melt the tub? and im also trying to make tanks work cuse my gf would rather have them in something that doesnt look "tacky" that is if i want to keep them out in plain view and not stored away in the basement corner... she seems to think thatthis is all over reacting her dad has had a ball live to full ager and a king and hes done nothing special cept keep im in a tank and made his own wood lids i will spli tthem up but as for the whole rubbermaid / tank conv can i make a tank work and can i keep good humidity in one ?

[hhw]

Firstly, make sure your tank is of sufficient size. Aquariums tend to focus a fair bit on height, when length and width are the important dimensions for a Ball Python. The ideal area is one square foot for each foot of snake, but at the very least you should have 3/4 square foot for each foot of snake.

Tanks are more difficult to heat and keep the humidity high, but it is possible if you're willing to put the time into it. I would recommend using a human heat pad, as there are multiple settings you can use. Make sure there is some space between the heat pad and the tank (it doesn't have to be much, just not have them in direct contact). As for the lid, you will want to cover it at least partly with something. A towel, contact paper, or something of the sort should be fine.