How To Set Up A Ball Python Tub!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- ✿❀In this video I will show you my Ball Python TUB SETUP and explain how to set up one of your own!✿❀
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Sterilite Plastic Storage Bin:
www.target.com...
ZooMed Heat Mat:
www.amazon.com...
Jumpstart Thermostat:
www.amazon.com...
Hygrometer:
www.amazon.com...
Temperature Gun:
www.amazon.com...
Hide Box:
www.amazon.com...
Water Dish:
www.amazon.com...
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PSA: They have these same tubs at Walmart and the bigger size is only $14
PSA: so what, why would you even need anything bigger than a 28quart for a ball python
Jim Herbert Outdoors for females over 1500 grams
@@JimHerbertOutdoors PSA: because some people want more for their animals than staying coiled up next to a water bowl in a 6 inch tall sock drawer set up.
i got a 50 gallon for 25$
@@trevorthelegend4734 you would think they would have enough brains to know the animal needs adequate exercise.
This video was amazing I am about to get my first BP so I went on Amazon and found everything I needed she did a great job explaining it without stressing me out with a lot of information. After going on Amazon if your on a budget but trying to do it right it came to about $125 before shipping.
I hope this helped you on your journey to loving reptiles.
I know I’m like a month late but I’m also about to get my first BP any tips or links?
Thank you! You just saved me $200!
You have the best ball phython set up video I have seen on youtube thus far. You make everything so simple with your excellent communication skills and details. Thank you so much. I am truly grateful.
Thank you so much for this setup. Going to switch my ball Python from a tank to a tub because I find a tank it harder to control the humidity. This was SUPER helpful!!
This is _the most_ helpful ball python set up video i've seen so far. you explain everything so clearly, and go over everything beginner ball python owners need to know
thanks 🖤🖤🖤
If you want smooth edges, just use a soldering iron to melt the holes. It looks nice and is even easier than the drill. You don't have to worry about pressing too hard and cracking the plastic. Just open a window or do it outside. Those fumes can be rough...
Thank you for this video because this really helped because I’m getting a juvenile ball python 🐍
thank u sooo much for showing how to use the heat pad & thermostat with a plastic bin! i am a visual person and needed that
I'm currently in the market for my first ball python and want to have a good enclosure ready to go before I get one. This video explained and simplified everything I needed to know. Thank you for answering all my questions. Even the ones I didn't know I had. Great informitive video!!
Just a quick tip. If you use a soldering iron to make holes, you get nice smooth holes.
Can you update the links for the hygrometer and the temperature gun? They link back to the "your orders" page which is specific to your personal amazon account so it's just linking me back to my own orders page.
@Alina McPherson oh wow. Would've never thought of that! Couldn't possibly have wanted to know the one she uses since it comes with a good recommendation. 😑 Grow up and stop being an asshole for no reason on the internet.
@Alina McPherson What was your reasoning for coming on here and being an ass to her? It costs zero cents and requires less energy to just not say anything
@Alina McPherson I didn't even complain I just asked if she could update her links. It was actually a bit of a courtesy to her to let her know her links were invalid. But go please continue to go off and show your ass. 🙂
@@jennyehyatt6658 and in the video she didn't state exactly what brand hygrometer; so thanks for asking.
@Alina McPherson go fuck yourself :)
Just wanted to say you should still have at least one hide in a rack system!
Only if you have your snakes in too big of a tub/rack. None of mine have hides. They eat great.
not necessarily... That's why they have black and or grey tubs, the tub is the snakes hide...
Not necessarily bud
@@kpexoticpets3749 Just because they eat doesn’t mean they wouldn’t prefer & be more comfortable in a hide… I assure you, if you put a hide in there they’d be all about it. They should have a cold hide & a warm hide. That’s not a whole lot, you could at least give them one hide. Y’all could care less about the quality of life for your snakes if you can’t even be bothered to give them a 5$ hide…
@@bellanyvus112 Mhm!!
and people can make hides out of a lot of stuff is cost is ever an issue 🤦♀️
Omg ive been going insane trying to sort out my new baby BP set up... so much conflicting info! Thank you so much!!
One of the most informative and well put together videos i have come across. Please keep up the good videos.
A soldering iron also works well and less is likely to crack the plastic.
Great video. Seriously I have been researching tons! This was one of the most informative and well spoken videos I've seen. Thank you.
Hi I have a baby boa constrictor and she is in a tub that was "made" by the guy I bought her from and is really not working out well cause it won't hold heat so I've been wanting to change to a standard tub like you have that has been bought and I've been looking everywhere for in info on how to set up the tub cause all you end up finding most of the time is how to make racks.. so my point is to thank you so much for this video . It goes into enough detail and is perfect for a newbie like me and it has instilled confidence in me that I never had before.. so bottom line is thank you for an awesome and very informative video.. you're a star! Definite sub..
The link for the hygrometer isn’t working. Great video getting ready to start small breeding project and this is perfect 😀
Yeah it is pointing to your previous orders
The only one I can find on Amazon that looks like the one she's holding is called "Carolina Custom Cages Reptile Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer on Single Probe". Don't know if that's it, but I couldn't find another one that matched. www.amazon.com/Carolina-Custom-Cages-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B01I5YXNDS/ref=sr_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=Carolina+Custom+Cages&qid=1598930457&sr=8-50
To visually compare: ua-cam.com/video/DP-U7kW3bho/v-deo.html
This was absolutely amazing. Great video. Very well explained and detailed. Your video has been the only video I've seen that goes into full explanation of how to properly install that thermostat under the UTH mat. I was having major issues with that because there are many many people doing that differently. This was awesome. You got a new subscriber.
Most articulate and complete explanation of using a tub
I love that DIY bench/stand in the back. Would love something like that for my TV srs.
I remember my parents having shelves like that. I also did some like that about 20 years ago for a fish tank. I used the regular cinder blocks laid on their fronts to have wider shelves though. Definitely don't have to worry about those supporting 55 gallon fish aquariums. Lol. Trusted those way more than a store bought stand.
Guys you can use soldering iron to make holes, it is by far the easiest way! I use it for all of my reptile bins. It is a one time purchase they are really affordable and last a long time.
I second this! So much quicker and easier.
From what I understand you're supposed to leave to probe inside the enclosure because that were the snake will be or else it will be to cold.
Katelyn Bahr yes and use reptile Safe silicone to cover the probe
That’s why you use a temp gun. You measure where the snake will be. I put my probe between the heat mat and the tub. I just have to set the thermostat to higher than what I want the hotspot to be. So I set it to around 101/102 degrees and it heats up the hotspot to around 88-92 degrees.
Alina McPherson I don’t really consider a gun am extra measure. It’s honestly essential to me to know exactly what temp the warm spot is at. I put into consideration the substrate and the material of the enclosure between the heat mat and the surface as well. Bc if you set the thermostat at 92, the heat on the surface of the substrate is going to be much lower than 92. I usually have to set my thermostat to over 100 to get the warm spot to be 92.
Alina McPherson I need it because I get paranoid and have to check like twice everyday 😅😅😅 but i get what you mean
Looks good! I am so happy you have a thermostat! There are a lot on Amazon for great prices. Just a note I didn’t hear you mention, ideally you want to have your enclosure set up for a week prior to getting your BP. This way you can monitor your temps and make sure your UTH and thermostat are working. That’s because of exactly what you said about the thermostat being set high. One of mine for example has to be set at 108° to get a 90° reading! It took a few days to figure that out. You’re absolutely right that you don’t want that probe inside the enclosure, it’s too easy for your snake to move it away from the heat pad and then allowing your pad to overheat. Also a hygrometer measured humidity not temp. 🙂 Takeout containers made fantastic DIY free hides! As for BP’s soaking, I personally think it’s a good idea to have a dish large enough for then to soak. Yes it’s a sign of something wrong but BP’s can’t tell us what’s wrong so why not give them a way to communicate if need be? Your BP is absolutely adorable! Oh, aspen is awful for BP’s because it doesn’t good humidity and it can mold. I have to say I’m really impressed with how well you did your research and how well prepared you were! And I LOVE that table in the background.
You know, that is the best reason I have heard for the large water dish - give the snake a way to communicate IF something is wrong. And for many inexperienced keepers using fish tanks as cages with screen tops, improper humidity can be a lingering problem. I see from your first sentences that temperature controllers are important to you - amen, they should be among the first things people buy when planning on a reptile pet. I like seeing posts like yours, makes me think some of these reptile pets have a chance.
if you have your thermostat set to 108 and it’s only reading 90 in the tank then the ambient temp if definitely too low. ambient temp should be in mid 80’s so the heat may only has to heat the spot 5-10 degrees
I'm getting my first ball python this weekend -- this video was SUPER helpful. Thank you!
Great video! I was surprised you knew to drill from the inside out not many people do that they just drill. That heat tape is ideal but I use regular old electric tape and I've noticed it works fine year round. Keep making videos i subbed!🖤
Oh my God this was so helpful. First time snake owner -i amused to heat bulbs. This heat mat situation has been stressing me out.
All my hatchlings are in the same exact tubs
Mostly really solid info
I just don't trust those cheap thermostats though. VE or Herpstats for my snakes. They have safety features that protect the animal if the stat ever fails.
The cheap ones can fail and the heat then remains in the ON position and can burn the animals or be a fire risk.
Herpstat has a feature that kills the power to the heat of the stat ever fails.
Or you can not be cheap about your animal's well being 🤷♂️
@@Scaryhusky if the stat fails while you're at work what's your plan? You're 8 hours from being home things just going and going.
I just wanted to say that ball pythons do soak I breed and have many of them they sit in there water if there isn’t enough humidity or if they are in shed so keep that in mind just bc they are in water doesn’t mean there’s something wrong!
To avoid the sharp plastic burrs you can use a step bit. It will drill perfect holes every time, and instead of drilling more holes for more ventilation you can go back and make your current holes bigger so your bin doesn't look like swiss cheese.
Yea… make ‘em bigger. Good idea. 😆 🤣
I use a heat pin and melt the holes in the plastic. I do recommend doing this outside due to the smell. Also let the plastic dry before adding your snake.
For drilling holes, You can do from outside in. To fix rough and sharp edges, Use a sharp, hot knife to easily cut off the edges, and to smooth it down use a lighter! Works for me and makes it smoother so they don’t get hurt!
I recently got 6 ball pythons. 5 came in terrirums and 1 came in a tub none were eating. I transferred the one in a tub in extra terrium and it made him super aggressive and stoped eating out of nowhere. So I moved it to a bigger tub cause the one it came in was too small. Ate immediately and calmed down. The other 5 came with severe shedding problems and the smallest was so dry it fell like sand paper. So seeing how well the tub worked for my first BP. I transferred all 5 into tubs. They all immediately were able to shed and started eating again. At least for me the tub the way too go. My sandpaper ball python now feels normal.
oh wow what type of substrate was you using i want to use papertowels
Still in the beginning of the video and I just wanted to throw out there that after drilling your holes and can use a lighter to smooth the holes out by melting them down with a Grill or Candle Lighter!! Just hold it there for 2-3 seconds and wah-Lah their Smooth!!!
I used a screw driver heated by a candle to do mine xd
omg THANK YOU. just made a tub for my baby corn snake and I was literally about to file them down or use sandpaper. I think using a lighter will be way easier lmao.
If available, you can also get a soldering iron. Just about 5 to 7 dollars in ur local hardware store
Love the shelf in the background
Thanks for talking about how difficult getting humidity and temperatures right are. I spent days getting everything correctly set for my new ball python lol.
drill from any side, just use a bit of sand paper to smooth any plastic sticking out after.
The plastic will get foggy
You’re not smart
An awesome tub setup video!! Explained so well. An alternative to drilling in holes can be a soldering iron, gives you perfect holes with no sharp bits!
Use a soldering heat pen for holes. Can pickup from local hardware store
I have this same Tub for one of my snakes, Appreciate you sharing your setup and knowledge
“Start shit on fire” 🔥😂😂😂 your funny
holy shit this is actually one of the better vids ive seen on here about this
Ball pythons love to climb as well, I do the tub like yours but taller with branches, she’s always climbing when out.
Technically no they don’t they aren’t a climbing species but people who do give them the chance to climb find they do use it
@@Ally-uh3bn yeah I’ve bred and kept them for 30 years, every time I provide taller enclosures with branching, they utilize it all, and are often times caught perching. So anyways.
@@Ally-uh3bnresearch your snake. Female tend to be more terrestrial, while the males are known to be arboreal. Birds are part of their diet.
First video to answer all the questions I've had about tubs. We done.
I know I'm hecka late here, but for any new keepers that stumble on this, you can also use a wood burner to melt the holes to avoid the sharp edges.
Hi :) You have a wonderful little snake there!
A few things could be improved in the set up though: first off paper towel substrate doesn't support their burial behaviour, which they display in the wild and do so in captivity as well if given the opportunity. I would recommend a mixture of eco earth forest floor or coconut substrate (not aspen, since it doesn't hold humidity very well).
UTH is not an ideal way of heating since it only warms the surface, but not the air temperature -I especially in combination with deeper substrate it's pretty much useless.
Also I would definitely recommend to give your snake a much larger tub and more enrichment - you mentioned that your setup lacks branches and such. It is okay to let them exercise when handing but it's definitely better to give them the opportunity to climb on their own terms. It improves muscle tone and will encourage your ball to be much more inquisitive and curious on their nightly exploring.
toni Boni ball pythons don’t need that much humidity. In the wild they spend their time in day in termite mounds and come out at night. Termite mounds are hot and humid and to simulate that I would recommend putting a humidity box in the warm side of the enclosure. Also aspen is ok but can sometimes get stuck on the snakes food when feeding. If you want to learn how to make humidity boxes you can see how on Snake Discovery’s channel.
toni Boni that is good information tho 👍🏽
Ball pythons do not need to climb. If you see your ball python “climbing” then there is something wrong with your enclosure
@@karyna7662 that is a complete lie, I don't know where you gathered that from. They aren't an aboreal species like green free pythons that like to hang out on branches pretty much 24/7, but they do climb occasionally - we have studies which show that especially young males tend to hunt on trees and feed on birds as much as on rodents.
Please widen the circle of your information sources!
@Kar S my ball pythons don’t climb a whole lot but at night I have seen my ball python climbing on her hides. So yes ball pythons do climb sometimes.
"Start shit on fire" 🤣
I used you as one of my references for setting up my new snake tub. I've been temp gunning this thing for the past couple of hours lol. He's coming on Tuesday... so excited!!!😁😁😁 Thanks for the video!!
Yooo my first bp is coming tuesday too!!!
@@fairly_local1374 nice! I'm so excited. Still having trouble getting temps correct. Are you having any issues in that area?
@@FoxiGoddess ya my thermostat wont just set to the temp I have it at it keeps going up and down a few degrees I'm not sure why. Sorry I couldn't help!
@@fairly_local1374 My little Vegeta came yesteday!! Did you get yours?
@@FoxiGoddess that's awesome! And yes I did hes so tiny and cute!
Best video about setups I’ve seen in a while. But some things for him to play a little tho.
It’s not a hamster 😂
Zeuses Coven snakes still need enrichment
Agreed, I don’t know why I pictured rodent toys when I read your comment 💀
Big no no on placing the probe below like that because it has higher risk of malfunction and also causing electrical shortage and possible house fire. Best result is to leave the probe hanging to the side of the enclosure to where the mat location is nearest to and that will work perfectly fine.
Outstanding video, "Breaking it down Barney Style" we call it. Thank you.
I drill from the outside in, but I use a nail filer to file down the sharp plastic. Now that I think about it, this is probably a lot easier and less painful
Thank you for making this amazing video!!! I am interested in this type of enclosure and you really explained it well and in full detail!
Okay this is really helpful, I have glass tanks for my BPs and I can't keep humidity in there so I had to move to plastic bins! I'm hoping this will work better for them
Great video - thanks for sharing. I'm getting a ball python for my daughter so looking at a temporary set up before moving into a bioactive environment. Thanks
Very good video! proper information!!! I was so Impressed! Yes on drilling from the inside!! Yes to all the information!!!
I didn't know you made youtube videos , it was really good your a natural I will continue watching your other videos ❤ 👍
I can’t believe this video doesn’t have WAYYY more views, this is truly the most helpful video on this I have ever seen!
I absolutely loved watching this. So informative! Thank you so much!
So ball pythons don't actually need over head heating ? As long as the heat mat is at the right temp ?
Correct because they are not a basking species, Unless you have a thick substrate layer like in a bioactive enclosure then you would need a heat lamp
Pro tip is use a step bit and when done drilling use a cone dremel stone to sand just the hole. It can also be use to open them up more
Great video, I like the way you showed the heat pad set up!
Wow thank you so much! I currently have my ball python in a 20 gallon fish tank, poor guy. Going to get everything in this video tomorrow.
Thanks im using this for a corn thanks for the help!
if you already did it how did it go
Try using a soldering iron to make your holes. It’s way easier and no sharp edges
Need to add a thermostat onto that prevents it from over heating etc. I have a thermostat on each tote/rack system.
She has a thermostat are you dumb? Did you not watch the video?
For the wholes I recommend a wood burner that’s what I use and it works so much better then a drill just be careful it gets rly hot
Please fix the link to the hygrometer. I have searched all the pages on Amazon and can't find it and anything close to what you are using doesn't have great reviews so I am a little scared to try them. I also have a question about positioning the hygrometer probe .... could you not drill a hole to fit the probe through so you could keep the base of it on the outside of the tub? Thx in advance.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07JHKLLCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_-.W-CbB49KTJ1
I found this and it looks very similar and has great reviews!
@@abigailchrane6742 Thank you!
This video is AWESOME and so are you!!!!
Excellent video. The best.
Or use a soldering iron..for the holes..
So glad I got a temp gun now with corona going on and thermometers are limited as I can use it on anyone without touching them
TaylorTot LMAOOO smart!
Mm not really
The link to the hygrometer isnt working 😓
You can also use a razor blade to cut off those sharp ends after drilling. 🤙🏼
Hey just use a soldering iron to make the holes, do it outside though don’t breath the fumes
Hello! Only 3 of the links are still active: any way we can get up updated link list? Thanks so much! Awesome video.
The hygrometer link doesn’t work it takes me to my previous orders can you provide a better link, please? This video was really helpful though since I’m looking for a better way keep my the the restart of my collection
Alina McPherson what is it with people saying unnecessary shit to people who want the exact same heat gun she has in the video? 😐😐
Alina McPherson i said this shit 5 months ago get a life weirdo
I think I will make holes only on warm side so the humidity stays better. So like half of the box I make holes.
I have a pied too! Mr Hahn is all white except his head and tail :)
If your tub dosent have side latches you can always purchase screen clips
Truthfully I would just get a soldering iron, heat it up to about 360, and just melt some holes in the enclosure; this ensures there are no sharp edges :)
unnecessary to have so many holes and you can drill from the outside, use a Stanley knife to remove the sharp pieces. I'd use a different heat mat that covers the length, the width is fine but that's my preference.
Aryzens Journey lmao it’s preference calm your ass down
@@GradietPanda12345 did you read my whole comment^ clearly states but that's my preference. No "ass calming" needed lol
Hot screwdriver can help poking holes or smoothing rugged holes
Are holes that big safe for your snake exploring and possibly rubbing their nose on the hole area causing damage to the snakes facial area?
I’m planning on getting a thermostat soon, but for now, I have a thermogun to check the temperature everyday of my snakes enclosure and whenever it gets too hot, what I tend to do is I would lay paper towel where the hot side is and cover it with the aspen that I use for bedding. It works from time to time but atm since I’m on a budget it works well for now
You shouldn’t put the actual PROBE in direct contact with the heat pad... gives the complete wrong reading and the temperature inside the box will be inaccurate reading of the heat pad temp.... so bad... you should put it INSIDE the box, in the area of the heat pad
Thank you for this! My snake comes soon so I’ve been trying to get my tubs temp and humidity right and it wasn’t getting warm enough but after I moved my probe it got to the perfect temp!
Can you fix the link to the hygrometer or tell us the name, please. I’ve read that they’re all in accurate and should be tested/calibrated once every 6 months.
I got that same tub and when the heat pad is on it makes a super strong plastic smell. I washed it with hot water and soap let it sit out all day they washed it down with vinegar and then washed it again with soap and hot water. The plastic isn’t melting. How did you clean yours to keep the smell away?
Nice tattoo 👍 I was only looking at the tattoo and nothing else 😂
What should i do if the other side of the tub isnt at the desired temp?
awesome :)
the video i was looking for. Thank you
How big is the tub
So we just gone act like she ain’t fine af 😩🤦🏾♂️🖤
You just use regular any brand paper towels?
The snake doesn't move it or mess it up?
Sorry if they are dumb questions. I am looking into getting a ball python and wanted to learn everything first before hand.
Look up snake discovery channel they are much better
This video was very helpful thank you
If I were to make a tub could I slide it under my bed? That's sounds weird but I'm thinking it'd be like a single snake snake rack
What do you do with the temperaturen at night? Is there a setting on your thermostat for that?
What do you mean at night? It stays the same…
@@Ally-uh3bnsome people do a temperature drop sinds it cools down at night in the wild
You should put the probe on the plastic over the mat where the snake will be and that’s the temp they will feel. If it’s on the outside like that, it could read too hot and lower the temp too much for the snake to by comfy
I find it’s actually far easier to keep the probe on the outside, and use a temperature gun to read what the internal temperature where the reptile will sit is. For example, if I want the hot spot to be 85F (edit to note I keep corn snakes, not BPs, so the hot spot isn’t supposed to be as hot) I set up my enclosure with the substrate then adjust the thermostat until the enclosure temperature reaches the desired temp. I also will check the range, what it reads directly on the bottom of the enclosure if they burrow their way down, to the top of the substrate, to make sure it’s neither too hot if they dig or too cold to be effective on top of the substrate. My thermostat will read higher, usually 92-95, -but I use glass enclosures, with tubs it would likely be less of a difference. The problem that you can run into with having the probe inside the enclosure is if whatever you use to hold the probe in place comes unstuck and the probe is moved by the animal, the readings will be incorrect and the mat will continually try to heat itself based on a faulty reading and could lead to belly burns if not caught soon enough.