There is nothing wrong with just using a plastic tub with a lid on it -- as long as you use the proper equipment to go with it. Human heating pads are NOT appropriate for reptile use -- they tend to short out and overheat or cause fires. To work with the plastic tub, you'll need an undertank heat pad -- preferably Zoo Med or something similar. Then you'll need a thermostat to control it -- preferably a Helix, Herpstat, or Ranco. You will also need a digital thermometer with probe to monitor the temperatures -- or at least a temp gun. Add appropriate subtrate, 2 hides, a water dish, and you're good to go. Oh, and don't forget to put some holes in the tub for air circulation.



Plastic tubs are better than using tanks -- they maintain heat and humidity better and the snakes feel safer in them. If you only have one snake, you don't need to buy a $300 rack. That's unnecessary. If your snake is a baby, the 15qt. will be fine for a little while, but I recommend going with a 27qt. instead as it will give the snake more room and allow you to have 2 proper hides in there.



Good luck!
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~* Jen *~



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