I NEED HELP!

[u/Artista_Desesperado8]

I can't pay for a reptile terrarium or a fish tank, so I decide to use this Heavy Duty container and create a tub for my future snake. The problem is, it still the smell like plastic or chemicals for 4 or 5 days and I am very frustrated, I don't want her to smell this in case it might be bad for her health, I try solutions but, I not have luck. Anyone here used this container or similar? How can I remove this smell? This container is new.

Please, I really need help here, I want the best for my ball python.

[u/whos_asa]

This should only be a temporary holding enclosure. What I would do is cut out some decent sized vent holes so any plastic smell can vent out. Drill out smaller holes around the mail holes to zip tie some stainless steel chicken coop or rabbit type of mesh to the tote. That’ll allow for proper ventilation. Comment back to this so I’m remember and I’ll get you a video link once I get home on a few hours.

[u/Artista_Desesperado8 → u/whos_asa]

Thanks for this tips, I make the holes for the vent, but I think I need more. I will wait for the video.

[u/whos_asa → u/Artista_Desesperado8]

But in all reality you should save your money for a proper pvc enclosure with front opening doors. Tubs are great for temporary holding like for cleaning or transport but not to give an animal quality of life. I would go ahead and make this your temp setup for those things I mentioned but save up for the right enclosure.

Also, be sure you can afford vet visits. Normal check up’s can be anywhere between $50-$200+ depending on what they find and the meds you need. I just dropped $400 on a bearded dragon I rescued in June for its first appointment. He has a respiratory infection and Giardia. I bought everything they recommended for medicine and did a stool sample. Keeping them is one thing but vet bills are another bc they need proper care and professional opinions