Do you guys think a 22.44 gallon terrarium is too small for an adult ball python?
04-19-2018, 09:47 AM
Jaust
Probably
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.
04-19-2018, 09:49 AM
AnnieHeart
Re: Probably
Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
My other option is a 33 gallon... Thoughts?
04-19-2018, 10:00 AM
Craiga 01453
Re: Probably
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Originally Posted by AnnieHeart
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.
04-19-2018, 10:08 AM
AnnieHeart
Re: Probably
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Originally Posted by craigafrechette
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
04-19-2018, 10:11 AM
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.
04-19-2018, 10:12 AM
Craiga 01453
Re: Probably
Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnieHeart
Dimensions: 36x18x12
That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.
04-19-2018, 10:16 AM
AnnieHeart
Re: Probably
Quote:
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.
Oh okay, awsome. :)
04-19-2018, 10:31 AM
Lord Sorril
Re: Probably
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Originally Posted by AnnieHeart
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...
04-19-2018, 10:40 AM
AnnieHeart
Re: Probably
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Sorril
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. :)
