my first ball python

How long can a baby ball python be kept in a 16 quart sterilite tub? Can I start out a baby in a 28 quart tub or will it get stressed? How much can I expect a male to grow in one year if fed once a week? Thanks!

Also do I need a hide on the hor and the cool or is one on the hot side enough?

You do want two hides one on each side to prevent them from having to choose security over thermoregulating.


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Definitely two identical hides, and a 16 quart should be fine for a hatchling. I'd think 28 could be good to with some crumpled up newspaper and covered up sides. I think i switched mine out of their 12 quarts in the 650-800 gram range

How many months old would a 650-800 gram male be?

That'll depend on how much you feed him, I'm not sure what the average growing rate for them is

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Originally Posted by sean12wilk

How many months old would a 650-800 gram male be?

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It's darn near impossible to tell a BP's age by their size when they're in that range. Anywhere from 6 months and up is the best I can do - it could be years old.