Tank size for Ball Python?

[ShadowMaster]

Ok I had just got this tank and I want to know if it will be good for a BP for its life. its 3 feet long, 1 foot in width, and 16 inches high. If its the right size then the only other problem is that the cage lid is glass. Also to heat a BP, should you use a heat mat or lamp, or does it not matter?
Any feedback is helpful

[Jon14]

If you have a male that tank might just do the trick, but you most likely will have to upgrade. I would try a uth to heat the tank to appropriate temps, but you may have to add another heat source. Avoid heat lamps as they will severely reduce your humidity.

[chrid16371]

You can always take the glass lid off and make an acrylic one that way if your temps are not good with just a uth you could cut a hole in the acrylic and put screen big enough for a dome and che.

[pariahdog]

Go with uth on a thermostat, the lights will drop your humidity and bps don't need lights anyway.

[LittleTreeGuy]

Have you gotten a snake yet? If not, personally, I would sell that tank and put it towards geting a good PVC enclosure. You and your snake will be happier in the long run.


Just my opinion...

[ShadowMaster]

Have you gotten a snake yet? If not, personally, I would sell that tank and put it towards geting a good PVC enclosure. You and your snake will be happier in the long run.


Just my opinion...

If you mean have I gotten the BP yet. No I have not. OR do you mean that I have aver had a snake then yes, corn snake.

[Scottywelsh]

The size should be fine. If you have a female that gets to 4 1/2 foot or more then you will probably need to look for a bigger one
As for heating what is the cage ? Is it all glass ?