Right Size enclosures

[ballpython19]

Right now i have my baby bp in a tank 30l 12d 12w..how long will i bee able to have him/her in that tank?? I was told that a BP would never need to be put in a 48 inch tank is that true..

[West Coast Jungle]

Right now i have my baby bp in a tank 30l 12d 12w..how long will i bee able to have him/her in that tank?? I was told that a BP would never need to be put in a 48 inch tank is that true..

Ball pythons prefer tighter more secure enclosures so a 48" would bee way to big. You should be good in your tank for a while. When in glass you always want to provide at least 2 tight hides(1 on warm and 1 on cool side) for him to hide and feel secure. This is what he will do the majority of the time and is important to provide security and reduce stress.

[kid_mustango02]

It's often said that babies should stay in a 10 gal and move up as they grow. You could always add stuff in the enclosure to take up space though. Everything should be fine as long as it keeps eating.

[Larry Suttles]

I agree with the other posters. Beings that he's just a hatchling in a tank of that size I'd be sure not to leave too much open space.