Hi Asking where is the enrichment for the snakes in a tub?

Hey can you do a vid on your time in Africa? Seems Interesting and lots of room for knowledge to gained

I'd just like to say thanks for this video. Puts much in perspective for those of us that want to get started/established. I've only seen good things from you (and certain other breeders). Keep up the good work and look forward to your next morph video.

Finally a detailed explanation thank you for this vid. I needed to make sure I do the right sizes.

Hey Justin, great vlog and education as always. Thank you. That OD Super Enchi YB Pied is sick Bro wow. Mad ❤️ for JKR

These videos always come exactly at the right time.

Love going back to the pro tips!

Hey Justin great video! looking forward to get some snakes to start my collection this fall and this was some good info!

Great video Justin. Definitely very informative and helpful video🤘🏼

One of the best channels for snakes

Awesome info! Love to hear your advice and knowledge. Thank's

Great video, I appreciate it on showing what tub size to use on ball pythons thank you

Excellent topic and great way to explain your approach to it!

Great video. Thanks for showing what tubs you use. It seems like the newer style tubs are longer and narrower over all (vs. the raditional 28qt, v70, etc.). I generally use over-sized tubs but provide RBI hides that are appropriately sized for the snake. I even have some adult females in v70s that are so shy they want a hide. On the other end of the spectrum, I have a huge emale dinnamon that would always push in a v70.. I moved her to an AP 4'x2' cage with RBI hides and now she does not "push" any more...Uses her hides and will often even be half out of the hide in the day time and will crawl around. I think if I was to try this setup with one of my super shy females, they would not do nearly as well in it, so it is really all about what works for the animal.

These videos are so helpful keep it up JKR

Great video, love all the info!!

Love your pro tips.

Great video, love the info!

Great video Justin!

Great and informative video Justin 💯💪🏽🔥

Always great info!

Great Video Thanks Justin!!

I raise everything up in 70s, all you have to do is put a hide in there until they are 18 months... Saves money over time on equipment.

@RheaTempleton

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing we're doing 😊

Thanks for the info. Stay Safe!

👍 I keep hatchlings in the v18 till about 600-700g and they do great 👍

I hope this helps put the "tubs are bad" argument to rest. Most snakes thrive in tubs which are generally better at holding heat and humidity and make them feel more secure.

Thank you Justin!

Thanks for the knowledge

Hey Justin, is there a particular reason you choose semi-clear tubs for hatchlings and opaque tubs for larger animals?

Thank you. That helps a lot. 🙏

Amazing video

Hi Justin what’s your thoughts on grey vs semi clear tubs.

@Kinova - Which model of Animal Plastics rack do you use with the hatchlings?

This helps a lot😌

Thanks for the video

Great info.

Perfect video 🤟🏼👌🏼

I don’t know how often you read these, but when have a chance can you tell me which option you used for the animal plastic rack?

So do you have heat tape running behind each of those tubs ?

Do you use heat on the hatchling rack?

Hey Justin, thanks for the content very helpful! What type of rack are you using for you hatchlings? Sorry keep missing it in the video. Thanks Brian

@briandarosa6630

3 жыл бұрын

@@KINOVAReptiles thx!!

So a question from a novice here. I’ve seen FB tubs with ventilation and no ventilation….when should you use which? I noticed the hatchling tubs had ventilation but yearling on up didn’t and I know that there is actually ventilation through the top of the tub. Guess what I’m trying to ask is for ball pythons or yearling or so boas, any reason to get the FB tubs with extra ventilation?

Could these tubs be used to house a single ball python instead of an aquarium type setup?

I hope mine will be good in the new ARS 8016 tubs when I get them lol

Do you think this actually has more to do with imprinting of the snake's brain? Like they start out in these containers and become comfortable with them? I have a ball python hatchling and put it in a live vivarium. He spends 90% of his time beneath an appropriately sized price of cork bark, but he does seem to enjoy exploring all of his available space during the night/very early morning. He's eating well and appears healthy. The reason I'm asking is because even though the rack system could be considered the ethical best practice for breeders, it may be in fact more beneficial to the snake(s) over the course of its life in a non-breeding situation to have access to more space. Honest question. Not trying to harp on the system.

@dylangibbley5476

2 жыл бұрын

I would say it has more to do with expenses and also space tanks take more space and cost more per a snake that's why I think they use racks instead of tanks but that's my opinion from what I've had for me alot cheaper to do racks then tanks

@teijaflink2226

2 жыл бұрын

I watched a video about keeping ball pythons from Snake discovery, she's not against racks and tubs but she's not at all for this guld of enclosures instead she seems to be for rather cluttered enclosures to make them feel safe instead of dark tubs and talked about they need both day and night light, even that they benefit from UVB. She mentioned too that enrichement is very important, that's why I wonder why he doesn't have any enrichement, even just putting in a Cork mot wouldn't be that expensive for a breeder? I totally understand that breeders can't have big PVC vivariums for their adult snakes but I wonder why he's not honest and say that he's talking about breeders, it would be very sad if someone with just one pet snake saw this and thought it was okay to Keep a pet in a tiny dark box with zero enrichement. Like I said I'm not talking against tubs and racks but it's scientific that snakes att least need to be able to completely stretch out (clearly his can't) and that they benefit from hidesand enrichement and of course you can't just put a snake in a big cage with nothing in it. Anyway I like that snake discovery even if she's a breeder talks to people who Keep them as pets, many others seem to just have breeders in like and don't consider that most who watch probably just keep them as pets.

@teijaflink2226

2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say too that I think you have to look at individual ball pythons,some might like to hide most of the time while others really enjoy and need to climb and explore,they seem to have different personalities, because I hear both of this from keepers

@pelorix4969

2 жыл бұрын

@@teijaflink2226 I agree wholeheartedly. Just got a false water cobra and she loves her bioactive enclosure. Ultimately everyone makes a personal choice where to draw the line on comfort and care for their pets.

@vipergecko03

2 жыл бұрын

You can't be a breeder on a huge scale like this and make all the money AND give the snakes an adequate amount of space.

Thank you

wow so helpful. I plan on buying some snakes from you. What substrate are you using? It looks like bark but you called it something and I couldn't figure it out.

@KINOVAReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

It's called ReptiChip!

Hi Justin, Is there a reason you use clear hatchling tubs instead of the gray tubs you use for other sizes? Regards, Aaron

@anotherperson9329

Жыл бұрын

Likely so he can keep an eye on the snake or there's no gray tubs in that specific size

I wanted a rack that was good for both females and males of various sizes. Freedom breeder recommended the v70 series with an adjustable hide insert so thats what i got but I feel feed responses would be better in the FB40. Ill get the FB 40 series next and use the 70 as a grow out for larger females.

@eat.food.not.friends

11 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered that feeding and mating work better in the rack because all other environmental stimuli are missing in the rack?!? There is simply nothing else to experience, feel and do. It's like saying, "This person is a couch potato, he spends most of his time in his one-room apartment anyway." Then you would keep this person captive in his apartment without the possibility to go outside the door. And then you would only allow visitors in a controlled manner and remove all other charms from the apartment. Nothing would be offered to this person other than food and sex. What do you think? This human would jump at any opportunity to mate and eat because he would have nothing else to do! And that's exactly what you do with your animals, which you love so much!? You don't treat them like pets, you treat them like objects, like collectibles. You even call it a "collection" and when you breed you call it "producing". All these snakes in the rack do is just exist. This is incredibly sad...

@ScalationNation

11 ай бұрын

@@eat.food.not.friends If you don’t agree with the usage of racks please use enclosures. It’s your choice. Unless the enclosure has alot of hiding space, the feed response on ball pythons isn’t good. Good luck with your animals.

Why the dark tubs instead of clear tubs.

I didnt notice any heating elements in those tubs. Do you use them? Also, What about glass terrariums?

@TheCharleseye

Жыл бұрын

Heating elements don't go in tubs. They go under or behind them.

Don't they need a day/night cicle? I know they're nocturnal, but how do they know when it's night if it's always dark?

@eat.food.not.friends

11 ай бұрын

They don't need other stimuli, because as they say "It's a collection of MONEY PRINTING MESHINES!" They just say "collection". I addad the second part with the money mashines, because its true!

I'm sure this will sound dumb, but if you are starting out, that's a lot of expenses to move from tub to tub. Can you go with a bigger tub and block off certain sections and expand the rack system later? Just trying to start out...

@KINOVAReptiles

Жыл бұрын

We'd recommend looking into a rack system that accomodates multiple size tubs - models by C-Serpents, BlackBox Cages, etc., offer this. These rack models are just what we personally use but certainly not what will work for everyone at every stage!

Thank you for the video. Question What would be a good size tub rack where my BP’s can be all their lives ?

@KINOVAReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the size of the animal we keep our adults in either FB70s or FB40s

@eat.food.not.friends

11 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered that feeding and mating work better in the rack because all other environmental stimuli are missing in the rack?!? There is simply nothing else to experience, feel and do. It's like saying, "This person is a couch potato, he spends most of his time in his one-room apartment anyway." Then you would keep this person captive in his apartment without the possibility to go outside the door. And then you would only allow visitors in a controlled manner and remove all other charms from the apartment. Nothing would be offered to this person other than food and sex. What do you think? This human would jump at any opportunity to mate and eat because he would have nothing else to do! And that's exactly what you do with your animals, which you love so much!? You don't treat them like pets, you treat them like objects, like collectibles. Like MONEY PRINTING MACHINES!! You even call it a "collection" and when you breed you call it "producing". All these snakes in the rack do is just exist. This is incredibly sad...

Hey question are those AP caging racks for hatchlings your using? And do you custom build those with the materials they ship of their rack as is or are they custom built for you? I been out of the business for few years getting back in soon and I definitely need hatchling racks we had boaphile type ones years ago but they were not that large had 4 sets that house around 75 hatchling each which was never enough...any info on those specifics you care to share would be appreciated! Your collection and setup is very impressive. Thank You Ken and Michelle Hunger Reptiles

@KINOVAReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

They are AP cages! They come flat packed and we put them together.

@michellehunger6767

2 жыл бұрын

@@KINOVAReptiles Thanks for sharing!

I'm definitely gonna get a ball python one day. Had a few Burmese pythons back in the late 90's they told me they were better than ball pythons , I don't know if maybe that was true for the time but I don't think getting a snake that can grow 20ft is something a kid should get lol.

Hey Justin hows it going? Going to be picking up my first rack from ARS. was wondering which rack I should go with. I will be buying just 1 level and plan to start with 3 snakes (for now) I want to buy a rack that will fit all 3 snakes in 1 level but will be able to house them as full grow adults. which rack from ARS would that be (i was thinking the 7030 or 5040). I know that if I buy juveniles ill have to provide an additional hide inside since the tubs will be too large for juveniles. Im just trying to think ahead and since I'm just starting I dont see myself able to purchase new racks as they grow. Would love your opinion. Thank you!! I guess it would help if I said I said they will be ball pythons, guess that's important info lol

@jkmorphs

3 жыл бұрын

I recently began using the longer version, ARS 5540. It's a great rack.

@joelanphier2982

3 жыл бұрын

thank you guys soo much i appreciate the advice i wasnt even aware of the 55 series!

@jkmorphs

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelanphier2982 it's the FB40 tub equivalent.

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Could you give the dimensions of those tubs? Can’t really guess accurately !

@KINOVAReptiles

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you google the model numbers you can find the dimensions! Don't know them off hand.

I always start with 8 or 9 qt tubs then to 12qts and then to 28qt tubs and i used to do 41 qts for bigger ones but ive still had the same success with the 28qts and ive had some folks say im wrong but they seem to be doing good so i stopped with 41s

Storing them in pitch black tub racks is ok??

@jdrizzle8424

3 жыл бұрын

@@KINOVAReptiles they don't need visual stimulation like a dog would, I guess

@acaciarogersart

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jdrizzle8424

2 жыл бұрын

@@acaciarogersart I've been told they're cool with living in the dark

@TheCharleseye

Жыл бұрын

It's not pitch black. There's light getting in through the venting between the tubs and through the gap between the tubs and the frames. It's not unlike the light the filters into the burrows they have in the wild.

@jdrizzle8424

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCharleseye Aah... i gotcha. ok

Hi I just have one ball python and don’t want to have my banana ball python in a Rack. What do you suggest as far as a tank/cage. I want to see my ball python. Any suggestions?

@reptilenature

3 жыл бұрын

If you want a nice display look, you can go with a exo terra 24X18 x12 but eventually you’ll want to upgrade to a 36x18x 12 or 24, whichever one is preferable, that’s what I have multiple of mine in when I first got a few

@toohunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@reptilenature thanks yea I have a pvc 48x24x24 enclosure in mind but his video made it sound like bigger will stress them out. My ball python is about a year and a half already on small rats

@toohunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@KINOVAReptiles I have a year and a half female banana ball python she’s on small rats I have her now in a 20 gallon tank but I feel she is getting to big for it she likes to have space to roam at night I’ve noticed. What tank size do you prefer a ball python in adulthood/forever home

@reptilenature

3 жыл бұрын

@@toohunt a adult ball python would be fine in a 40 gallon, and i always like to have a heat pad or heat tape on one end of the enclosure with 2 hides, one on hot and one on cool side and a 100W or 75w heat lamp would be good with a 40 gallon, and any big size enclosures are fine, as long as they have a proper size hide to always be at and I like to give it a couple of hanging suction cup exo terra leaves all around

@reptilenature

3 жыл бұрын

@@toohunt a 20 gallon does become very small and tight for an sub adult ball python

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My question is do ball pythons need UVB light?

@ivos5273

2 жыл бұрын

no, they get vitamin D from their food

So snakes doesn’t need lights to survive

@acaciarogersart

2 жыл бұрын

No

@TheCharleseye

Жыл бұрын

Not Ball Pythons, no.

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@cloudchaserchasinflavor7135

3 жыл бұрын

I mean second

My yearlings will literally not eat unless they’re in a FB70 lol

THIS. I've done this several times...move to next size tub too soon and...off of food...and I think I've had the same conversation with nearly every person that sees the rack system 🙄 🤦‍♂️ let's sit down and explain how animals all have their own behaviors and likes/needs to thrive.

Your title may want to include "Pro Tips"

Thats the bit that gets me when people say the tub is to small the snakes let you know what they want and when

Salut aidez nous prochainement avec le français aussi❤

Greetings from the North Pole.

@KINOVAReptiles

Жыл бұрын

Hello there! 😂

Great video if they shed fire eat fine breed fine its all fine

The minimum size enclosure for a ball python is a 4x2x2x

@TheCharleseye

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Infact, a 6x4x2 is even better! A happy ball python is boring to watch. You've got to stress them out a bit, so they'll actually move around and do stuff. All that extra space is important, if you want your ball python to act like a more active species. I mean, you could just GET a more active species to begin with but that's not nearly as much fun, right?

In the wild, ball pythons move around at dawn and dusk. Multiple studies show this, and even Dav's documentary says this. Denying them the ability to choose to move is not ideal.

@TheCharleseye

Жыл бұрын

They move around when they have to, to hunt and mate. When they're nested near a rodent path, they'll stay put and hunt right from the opening of their den. Even Dăv's documentary says this.

@nathanrupley

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCharleseye and?

The 8 dislikes on this video are from keyboard warriors that don’t have what Justin has accomplished

First

I don’t know the difference between a small tub and a snake that never leaves it’s hide but to eat or drink it’s the same thing especially to the pea brained snakes.

You can't possibly justify what you're doing with the tight dark enclosure logic. Though I understand for mass breeders tubs are the most ideal setup due the insane amount of time you need to take care of a snake, but a tub is seriously nowhere near the ball python's natural habitat. There is no reason you should allow ball pythons to only perform 80% of their natural behavior when you can do 100% and give them a fulfilling life, instead of a egg making machine stuck in a drawer forever.

Not what the scientists say