atb set up questions - Page 2

**millertime89** · 06-12-14, 12:27 PM

^yup, not an ideal setup since it's glass and most likely has a screen top and costs too much, but the size is ok.

**lady_bug87** · 06-14-14, 07:53 AM

The set up with the 2 bins is a lot of wasted space in my opinion. I have my big breeder female in one of those bins situated normally. She has intersecting perches (very important) but uses her ground space very often. As Aaron said these snakes are semi arboreal and in my opinion do best when set up as such.

As for the fogger. I have a water bowl and plants in the enclosure so I fill the bowl and dump water in once a week and I never have any issues with humidity. But it's up to you. I personally wouldn't waste time on it.

In terms of heating I've used everything from lights, to mats, to CHEs and never had an issue. So that's up to you as well. I like my hot side a little hotter than most. I keep it at 95. I've never had an issue in the years I've been keeping multiple animals.

If you have any questions shoot me a PM as I don't check here often

SSSSnakes · 06-14-14, 09:40 AM

I breed ATBs. I keep them in a single tub with plastic lattes for perching. They like 3 points of contact for perching. I have a water bowl and a hide in the tub. I heat the snake room the tub is in to 80 to 90 degrees and I never use a fogger nor do I spray the tub. My ATBs breed, eat and shed with no issues.

snakekid6996 · 06-16-14, 12:46 AM

I'm a bit worried about the humidity. I live in Indiana where's don't always have the highest humidity, especially our winters. How often do You think I'd have to spray the tub if I used cypress mulch and had the water bowl over the heat mat?

SSSSnakes · 06-16-14, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

I'm a bit worried about the humidity. I live in Indiana where's don't always have the highest humidity, especially our winters. How often do You think I'd have to spray the tub if I used cypress mulch and had the water bowl over the heat mat?

In that condition with the tub, you should have no issues with humidity. I never spray my tubs and my ATBs are fine.

snakekid6996 · 06-24-14, 10:14 PM

I changed my set up idea a bit.
I plan on having exactly 320$ for the set up.
I want to get a 2' pvc cube with a 40W rhp and perches (280$)
A hygrotherm thermostat (35.14$)
Cypress mulch bedding (2.25 for 2 cu ft.)
Fake plants and a hide (already own)
A large water bowl (own)
Temp gun (own)
And a snake hook (5.59)
This adds up to be exactly 322.98$
Only 3$ over budget.
I would have the hot spot under the 40W set for 90-95F, keep the water bowl on the warm side and mist once a week.
What do You guys think? And dose this cover everything?

**millertime89** · 06-25-14, 05:37 PM

Looks good, which cube are you ordering?

snakekid6996 · 06-25-14, 09:22 PM

the 2' cube with the 40w heat panel from pvccages.com
unless I can find a cheaper one

Mikoh4792 · 06-26-14, 02:42 AM

the 40watt rhp would be too much for the 2 foot cube. I use 28watt rhps in my 2x2 cages to create high 80's and low 90's hotspots while maintaining 80-82F ambient air temps. I use 40 watt rhp's to do the same in enclosures that are 3 x 2 x 2.

**millertime89** · 06-26-14, 10:55 AM

You could go with an A10 (2x3x2) from animal plastics for $240 and get a 40 watt RHP from RBI and decorate as you see fit.
Animal Plastics
RBI Radiant Heat Panels

snakekid6996 · 06-26-14, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

the 40watt rhp would be too much for the 2 foot cube. I use 28watt rhps in my 2x2 cages to create high 80's and low 90's hotspots while maintaining 80-82F ambient air temps. I use 40 watt rhp's to do the same in enclosures that are 3 x 2 x 2.

They only come with the 40w. And that's what is reccomended. Also, my room gets very cold during the winter. It drops down into the 60's. Besides, don't they both reach the same temps, just the 40W covers more space than the 28W?