Enclosure Size

[AnnieHeart]

Do you guys think a 22.44 gallon terrarium is too small for an adult ball python?

[Jaust]

Personally I do. They're decent for babies, but it's pretty obvious when they outgrow them. Ideally you have a cage/tub long enough for the BP to spread out in.

[AnnieHeart]

Personally I do. They're decent for babies, but it's pretty obvious when they outgrow them. Ideally you have a cage/tub long enough for the BP to spread out in.

My other option is a 33 gallon... Thoughts?

[Craiga 01453]

My other option is a 33 gallon... Thoughts?

With a 33 gallon it depends on the dimensions. Many 33 gallons that I'm familiar with have more height than floor space.

[AnnieHeart]

With a 33 gallon it depends on the dimensions. Many 33 gallons that I'm familiar with have more height than floor space.

Dimensions: 36x18x12

[SDA]

For an adult you need a minimum of 3 feet long by 15 inches to 2 feet wide. Ideally a 4 foot by 2 foot enclosure is what you want.

Height is not as important but they do like to climb slightly so the closer to 2 feet high, the better. Most PVC enclosures are around 15-18 inches high. Too high and heating can start to be a concern.

Theoretically a ball python will use as much as you can provide but heating becomes more of a challenge the larger you get or make.

This is just my opinion so it is not gospel but a T10 enclosure from animal plastics is the ideal dimensions for an adult.

[Craiga 01453]

Dimensions: 36x18x12

That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.

[AnnieHeart]

That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.

Oh okay, awsome.

[Lord Sorril]

Dimensions: 36x18x12

Everyone has their own idea of 'enough space'.

Assuming you are going to decorate it: It should be fine for an adult male or a small-sized adult female.
I would consider the dimensions acceptable for a regular adult female if only the essentials (hide(s) and water bowl) were consuming space.
Use your best judgment as the snake grows.

I have seen some exceptionally large female ball pythons, in the off-event that you have one of those...you would definitely need a larger enclosure...

[AnnieHeart]

Everyone has their own idea of 'enough space'.

Assuming you are going to decorate it: It should be fine for an adult male or a small-sized adult female.
I would consider the dimensions acceptable for a regular adult female if only the essentials (hide(s) and water bowl) were consuming space.
Use your best judgment as the snake grows.

I have seen some exceptionally large female ball pythons, in the off-event that you have one of those...you would definitely need a larger enclosure...

Yes, I'm definitely willing to upgrade the enclosure if it outgrows it.