Reptile & Amphibian Forums

Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.

Click here for Dragon Serpents
https://www.crepnw.com/
Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You

Tub enclosures for babies

kdpboa Mar 31, 2010 10:07 PM

How are temperature gradients accomplished for baby GTPs when they are housed in small rubbermaid or sterilite tubs? What heating sources are best?

Replies (2)

Rico Walder Apr 03, 2010 07:28 AM

Most folks use rack systems with heat provided in the back or below the tub. If you're just using a single tub you can use one of the smaller heating pads. Be sure to run it through a thermostat to control the heat output. A good thermometer helps monitor the temps. Good luck.

Rico Walder
Signal Herpetoculture
Signal Herpetoculture
Signal Herpetoculture

kdpboa Apr 04, 2010 10:34 PM

Rico:

Thank you for the reply and it will be a single tub. I actually just received your "Green Tree Python Owners Manual" and it is definitely helpful.

Do you think the tub with perches and a water bowl that is heated by a UTH is the best overall setup for a baby GTP or would a small very natural display cage be as good if cover is provided on the perches?

Thanks!

Site Tools