How To Set Up A Ball Python Tub! 

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.

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.

PSA: They have these same tubs at Walmart and the bigger size is only $14

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 🖤🖤🖤

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!!

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...

Omg ive been going insane trying to sort out my new baby BP set up... so much conflicting info! Thank you so much!!

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!!

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.

Thank you for this video because this really helped because I’m getting a juvenile ball python 🐍

Great video. Seriously I have been researching tons! This was one of the most informative and well spoken videos I've seen. Thank you.

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 have this same Tub for one of my snakes, Appreciate you sharing your setup and knowledge

I absolutely loved watching this. So informative! Thank you so much!

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!🖤

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..

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!

Love the shelf in the background

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!

One of the most informative and well put together videos i have come across. Please keep up the good videos.

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.

I love that DIY bench/stand in the back. Would love something like that for my TV srs.

Very good video! proper information!!! I was so Impressed! Yes on drilling from the inside!! Yes to all the information!!!

I'm getting my first ball python this weekend -- this video was SUPER helpful. Thank you!

I didn't know you made youtube videos , it was really good your a natural I will continue watching your other videos ❤ 👍

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!

Just wanted to say you should still have at least one hide in a rack system!

This video is AWESOME and so are you!!!!

Great video, I like the way you showed the heat pad set up!

Just a quick tip. If you use a soldering iron to make holes, you get nice smooth holes.

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.

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

the video i was looking for. Thank you

A soldering iron also works well and less is likely to crack the plastic.

So helpful, thank you!!

Outstanding video, "Breaking it down Barney Style" we call it. Thank you.

“Start shit on fire” 🔥😂😂😂 your funny

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

This video was very helpful thank you

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!!!

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.

Excellent video. The best.

Good video. Can use a soldering iron to poke holes. No chance of ruining tub like with a drill.

Thank you for the info

Thanks for this.

Best video about setups I’ve seen in a while. But some things for him to play a little tho.

Awesome!

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.

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

Great video. Nicely done, very thorough and well explained. Got my sub, looking forward to more.

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!

Thanks im using this for a corn thanks for the help!

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.

Use a soldering heat pen for holes. Can pickup from local hardware store

The link for the hygrometer isn’t working. Great video getting ready to start small breeding project and this is perfect 😀

holy shit this is actually one of the better vids ive seen on here about this

"Start shit on fire" 🤣

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

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.

I have a pied too! Mr Hahn is all white except his head and tail :)

Most articulate and complete explanation of using a tub

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.

So currently most of my cool side and warm side temperatures are fine but as far as basking spot, the Uth isn’t making it quite hot enough, should I add another or how would I make a basking spot for warmer area?

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?

Stunning snake

That is really smart

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

This was an amazing put together video!

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.

I can’t find any storage boxes like yours where I am (uk) without it costing way over £40 -_- I’m planning on having a corn snake so could I get the double clasp box and drill holes to put locks on each side? This is my first time owning a snake so kinda want to start out with a tub till I we move (which might not be for a little while) and get a glass vivarium

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.

awesome :)

Ball pythons love to climb as well, I do the tub like yours but taller with branches, she’s always climbing when out.

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.

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!!

How do you out the paper towel down like keep it down without having to tape it

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.

drill from any side, just use a bit of sand paper to smooth any plastic sticking out after.

When you made this video, what was the grams on this one for this tub enclosure?

First video to answer all the questions I've had about tubs. We done.

Thank you for this video! Very informative! Also you are so beautiful and I love the confidence!

i have holes in my bin to let mine breathe but is it bad if i keep the lid on the bin locked.

How big is the tub

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.

The link to the hygrometer isnt working 😓

Can I use hvac tape to secure my heat matt

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?

What size plastic tub tho

What wattage heat mat should I get?

Can you use artificial carpeting in the tub

i go away every weekend from friday to saturday. If i set the heat pad to the right temp is it okay to leave it like that for 3 days?

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.

I'm doing some research and looking to get a baby ball python in July, how long would this size of a tub enclosure last a young snake?

I think I will make holes only on warm side so the humidity stays better. So like half of the box I make holes.

Do you find that the heat pad is sufficient for heating and ambient temperatures? I have tanks, but have a couple surprise noodles coming and need to do a quick, temporary setup.

Hello! Only 3 of the links are still active: any way we can get up updated link list? Thanks so much! Awesome video.

Is the tape safe to tape down heat matt

Would this same enclosure be okay for a cribo

What kind of heat tape can j use