If you can't afford a 10 gallon tank, then get a tub. But if you can't afford a $15 tank I don't suggest getting the bp. You need to think of the BPs needs before your own. I understand that you want to use that giant tank, but that's enormous even for a full grown female. You can try it with lots of clutter, but it still might not be enough. Heating that much space and keeping the humidity up is going to be difficult. Properly sized tanks are a headache, I couldn't imagine that one. A 30 gallon is also too big for a baby bp. I'm sure you don't like my response or others, but you asked for advice. You are asking some very knowledgeable people who have been doing this a long time!
Good luck!
12-19-2010, 02:17 PM
Byrdie
yep like i said i have a smaller tub but he will probably outgrow that fast I'm looking toward the future and i have read it stresses the snake so it wasn't exactly my first choice but like i mentioned i have a HUGE 300 gallon tank now I took this 150 tank back and I'm not even going to mention how much other "human clutter" i have laying around >.< and money isn't the issue it's just another fish tank :P which I might add my Tub is already set up and I even cleared a nice spot for whatever tank I do decide to use for him which 99.2% is going to be a 30 gallon tank I just need to get one when he looks too big for the tub I purchased the other day at wally world maybe I'll resell that 150 gallon again :rofl: that might make my friend nice and happy me selling something that he gave to me that he bought off of me :confused: lol if you can understand that xD
12-19-2010, 02:23 PM
Byrdie
Re: BP Questions
also where are you finding a 30 gallon tank for $15? ill go there :D
12-19-2010, 05:06 PM
MikeV
Re: BP Questions
Quote:
Originally Posted by Byrdie
also where are you finding a 30 gallon tank for $15? ill go there :D
I believe SlitherinSisters was saying a 10 gallon tank is 15 dollars :)
Have fun with the BP! im sure you will love them
12-20-2010, 08:59 AM
Byrdie
Re: BP Questions
oh i know i am a professional smart ass ;) am a veteran smart ass a pro really i should have badges made up :D :gj:
12-20-2010, 10:19 AM
anatess
Looks like you're doing good! Just monitor temps and humidity on the tank/tub (you would need a thermostat to stabilize the temperature) then add the ball python when everything is stable and he should be very happy. :)
As payment for all the advice you got from bp.net you are required to post pictures the very first moment you get your snake. :D:D:D
12-20-2010, 11:25 AM
Byrdie
Re: BP Questions
LoL no problem i had already planned on it in fact you caught me right as i was sending another email to Mr.Frankie about a normal BP :) so it looks like a week or so ill be a BP owner :D:D:D and a :banana: for good measure :D
12-20-2010, 12:45 PM
Byrdie
Re: BP Questions
Just my final update before i open my new thread in a couple weeks :) I just got done Emailing Frankie and he will resume shipping Jan.3 since the most people use fed ex to ship he is right those people could care less and don't properly handle the packages :mad: anyway... so hopefully i will be a snake owner EARLY January :D :banana: :salute: :snake: :cool: :gj: it's going to be a Female Normal Ball Python :gj: sooo excited now all i need are some names :D i got a couple :colbert: but thats a secret ;) will post Pics ASAP and will be Lurking in the chat and on the forums :ninja: like a silent forum ninja anyway Thank you Everyone for your comments and helpful tips :D
