I now hate RUBS (Really Useful Boxes)

[kelboy]

Originally Posted by BeckyL

I quite agree, however, I am of the opinion that the more space the better.

I can't provide a whole jungle for my snakes but I CAN provide (what I consider to be) the best possible.

Exactly what we all want to do, whether the best is smaller than what others would agree with, or more sparse. Snakes are individuals, and each will behave differently. So what is "appropriate" for one, won't be for another. Which, I suppose is what makes these threads absolutely pointless.

[BeckyL]

Originally Posted by kelboy

Exactly what we all want to do, whether the best is smaller than what others would agree with, or more sparse. Snakes are individuals, and each will behave differently. So what is "appropriate" for one, won't be for another. Which, I suppose is what makes these threads absolutely pointless.

Yup. Always fun to bounce your ideas off other keepers though.

[hedgehog738]

i only have 1 snake myself but for people who have alot of snakes its just easier for them.

[naja-naja]

out of all the snakes i have (16 at the mo, 9 are only here temporarily) only one is in a viv, the rest are in boxes, the viv is only a 2ftx15''x15'', smaller then some of the tubs! it also has only a water bowl, how are the tubs 'cruel' and the viv not?

[repkid]

Originally Posted by kelboy

To be honest, in captivity, the enclosures we keep them in are always going to be "tiny, little" boxes. Even a room sized enclosure is tiny in comparison to their wild range. And we're here arguing about 6 inches here and there. It pales in comparison to what they would "naturally" have.

Exactly what I mean !!!

[thetong6969]

it's pretty simple really after moving 2 09 500g royals into tubs big enough for over a kilo snake they slowed then stopped feeding reguarly moved them back into a 9l rub and bang on the weener rat female had a small and large one.this is why they are kept in small rubs i handle them reguarly so they get exercise but in small rubs mimicking burrows where they live they FEED
it's not rocket science

[staceydawlz]

i agree with some of the RUBS the big enough one with 2 hides and a water bowl maybe a plant or 2 i do agree they need to b more appealing plenty hides and stuf especially if thats a permanant home!!

[Block 213]

RUB's are great
they take no time to clean
they are so small you can cram loads into a small space
they are easy to heat
they are almost escape proof
they are specifically designed to hold stationary in offices
At the end of the day, They are small plastic boxes.
Ideally convienient for humans, not so for the reptiles who have to spend all of their lives in them.

[wo0thigh]

Originally Posted by Block 213

RUB's are great
they take no time to clean
they are so small you can cram loads into a small space
they are easy to heat
they are almost escape proof
they are specifically designed to hold stationary in offices
At the end of the day, They are small plastic boxes.
Ideally convienient for humans, not so for the reptiles who have to spend all of their lives in them.

*sigh* here again!!!!!!

[nathanhutchison]

i have absolutely no problem with rubs. 3 of my snakes are kept in vivs because it suits them and the others are kept in rubs as they feed better in rubs. also rubs are really usefull if snakes get mites or anything. there so easy to clean etc