Getting a new vivarium... which size?

[zmc02h]

Hi all.

My ball python, Kiwi, she's nearing to 7 months old now and it's definitely time to get her a bigger vivarium, she's still in her starter viv which is approx 18 inches length-wise! I was wondering whether or not to opt for the 36" or 48" viv. I was thinking 36" since she is a bit too small and 48" is quite large and she wouldn't feel comfortable just yet.

Was looking at this one in particular. I've looked up Terapod which are the manufacturers of these vivs and she seem quite sturdy vivs which many customers are happy with. Not a bad price either.

http://www.terapod.co.uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Terapod-Pro-...ywords=terapod

I was also wondering if it matters what colour the wood is... quite fancy the Walnut colour to be honest!

Thanks!

[Ripsaw642]

I would get the 36", follow the "L" rule (length and width of viv combined), not many bp's get to be 5' or larger. Looks like they come in two widths, I'd go for the shallower one.

[zmc02h]

Thanks. I have a friend I live with who has a little experience with snakes (she only has a corn snake, though) and is certain that I need a lot of height space for my BP, like at least 22inches. I seem to disagree with this since she IS still quite small and having that much height would stress her out. The viv I'm after is around 16 inches in height which seems quite reasonable to me. Any comments/suggestions?

[jclaiborne]

16 inches high should be fine. I personally like to give my snakes as much room as possible so I would go with the 48" and just clutter it up, that is just my personal preference, while I know BPs spend most of their times hiding or sitting in one spot, they do still cruise from time to time.

[Slim]

My choice would be the larger enclosure. I've never had a problem putting juvenile BPs in 36 Qt tubs. Just have to give them plenty of places to hide and fill up the extra space. Crumpled news paper works great for that.

[CryHavoc17]

I would go with the 48". Though ive never kept juvies in those I use 48" enclosures for my adults and really like them a lot.


Also as far as height goes; I think shorter is actually better. A shorter enclosure (mine are 12" ) will give the snake a great sense of security, and ive found that mine dont hide as much. In fact Lucy, my old girl, doesnt even hide at all any more

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