hatchlings in a 41 quart tub?

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

I have a 300 gram and a 450 gram ball python currently in QT in boaphile's "ball room" rack, whatever tub they use.. 34.5'' long but I don't know the total volume in quarts.

Frankly I think the "ball pythons must be kept in small cages" is overrated, but my sample size is small.

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I think the ballroom is a 41 qt rack.

I think it depends so much on the individual ... I have a few animals that appear quite confident and would probably do fine in tubs that would be considered "big" for their size. I have others that seem anxious in what appears to be an appropriately-sized tub -- even with a hide -- and seem to actually want to be cramped, at least for awhile.

You should use what you have to use and if they go off feed then adjust from there. I have a female in a 66 quart container and most will say that is to big but i cant see having a 2800 gram snake in something small. I have snakes that are about 700 grams in the same size tub and they do just fine and eat regularly so its whatever works for you.

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Originally Posted by ClarkT

Serpent Nirvana already nailed it on the head. Just put 6 qt. tubs with the lids on inside the 41 qt tub. Should work just fine.

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I do basically the same thing with hatchling hognose snakes :)

Super easy solution.