Best size tank for my ball python

I just bought a pastel bp and haven't gotten a perfect measure on him yet but he is just over 3 ft I believe. He is five years old. I only have a 24x12x12 tank right now and I know it is way to small. What size would be the best for him? I want him to be able to reach his full length and have room to stretch out. About the best thing I have found so far at our local pet stores is a 30x12x12. I really do not want to buy this tank because I think he will still be a little crowded.

If that male is 5 years old then he is just about done growing or his growth will have already slowed to the point where you wouldn't notice any increase from year to year. I would go with a 40 gallon with sliding screen top. It's 36X18X16" and an adult ball python can live happily it's whole adult life in one.

Either that or the really nice Exo-Terra 36X18X12. I recommend this one. It's expensive but very nice and easy to maintain temp/humidity.
Both available at Petsmart. Independent stores can get them too. You just have to ask.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...AvailInUS%2FNo

Check out animalplastics.com terrestrial encloures. The t8 is used by many people on here and is a good choice because it is completely enclosed other than the glass sliding door. It will also hold humidity much better than a screen top and will provide good security

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