looking for a cheap 29 to 40 gal tank
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orthokardia
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petco is having 1$/gal sale until jul16. 40 breeder for $40 is a deal!!
AdrianBryce
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you can easily keep it in rubbermaid tub too.
AdrianBryce
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You will be better off with a small tank for a baby ball, which is why I suggested the rubbermaid. I used to breed BPs and I had much better feeding response and health in a smaller enclosure. Make sure you have a regulated heat source and a hide on each side so it can regulate it's body heat without sacrificing the safety of the hideout. BP's aren't the best "display" snakes since they are nocturnal and don't need much room at all. Call me if you have any questions, Robert.
rumble
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I'd go for at least a 20L display. Even younger BPs need relatively large hides and water dishes, which you'll have trouble fitting in a 10 gallon. The price difference between them, including the extras like screen tops, clips, lights, etc, isn't too bad, and it will last longer.
If you go with a tote instead of a tank (which is probably ideal as Adrian said, since it will probably feel more secure there than in a big glass box), check Bed, Bath & Beyond for some of the better quality totes with locking lids (I think they're Iris totes, but I can't remember for sure). You can use a soldering iron to burn plenty of airholes in it without leaving jagged edges.
Not sure if you have any heat sources yet, but check the clearance shelves at Petsmart for their All Living Things habitat kits: I bought a couple of them for 7.99 (marked down from $28), and they come with either a UTH or a lamp (depending on whether it's a snake, bearded dragon, tree frog, or other kit). That's the least expensive UTH I've found by far (next to buying flexwatt and wiring it yourself). A rheostat or thermostat is a must for running a UTH...I started with the rheostat since it was cheaper, but now I have a thermostat and life is much easier.
If you go with a tote instead of a tank (which is probably ideal as Adrian said, since it will probably feel more secure there than in a big glass box), check Bed, Bath & Beyond for some of the better quality totes with locking lids (I think they're Iris totes, but I can't remember for sure). You can use a soldering iron to burn plenty of airholes in it without leaving jagged edges.
Not sure if you have any heat sources yet, but check the clearance shelves at Petsmart for their All Living Things habitat kits: I bought a couple of them for 7.99 (marked down from $28), and they come with either a UTH or a lamp (depending on whether it's a snake, bearded dragon, tree frog, or other kit). That's the least expensive UTH I've found by far (next to buying flexwatt and wiring it yourself). A rheostat or thermostat is a must for running a UTH...I started with the rheostat since it was cheaper, but now I have a thermostat and life is much easier.
Sorry I don't have a picture (if you want it I have to dig it out of the garage
) I just thought I would offer since it's what you are looking for. I can bring it to the meeting at the Critter if you want it or you are welcome to come pick it up.
LMK, Chris
) I just thought I would offer since it's what you are looking for. I can bring it to the meeting at the Critter if you want it or you are welcome to come pick it up.LMK, Chris
