former bearded dragon owner looking to start a ball pyhton

yea i still have my beardies old 20 gallon, just wasn't sure if bp's need an overhead heater/uva/b source. Is it possible for people to post pics of their set up for their bp's cause what you are describing to put in the 20 gallon seems like a lot of stuff to cram in there.

Bp's like small tight enclosures, it makes them feel secure. They spend most of there time in the wild in a rodent burrow or termite mound. A boa on the other hand would do better in a larger enclosure. Ask any BP breeder and they will tell you they do much better in smaller tubs than big glass enclosures.

Here is how I keep my balls:

http://www.wax32.com/balls/gear/tub.jpg

The size of the hide differs depending on the snake. This is a 5 month old in here. The tub is wet because I JUST misted. She is in her moist hide at the moment. Under the tub is some 11" flexwatt heat-tape.

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Originally Posted by wax32

Here is how I keep my balls:

http://www.wax32.com/balls/gear/tub.jpg

The size of the hide differs depending on the snake. This is a 5 month old in here. The tub is wet because I JUST misted. She is in her moist hide at the moment. Under the tub is some 11" flexwatt heat-tape.

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I would not provide a wet hide. I can just see many problems arising from it. As long as the humidity is correct there is no need for one.

She's having a bad shed, she was shipped to me blue and is almost done shedding...

Thanks tho. :D

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Originally Posted by Nate

You don't necessarily NEED to get rid of the 40 gal.

Too big for a baby? yeah, I would agree with that. However, you can simply section off 1/3 of it and set up his habitat in that.

Better yet, seeing as how people often get hooked after one, section it off into thirds and you'll have room for two more :)

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That's what I did. I have a 40 gal seperated into 2 sections for 2 of my 08s, Dali and Valo. They seem to enjoy it. :D
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But a 20gal for an adult? I suppose it depends on the size of the snake, but I wouldn't want to put Reina in a 20 gal. I know they like smaller spaces to feel secure, but isn't that what hides are for? Wouldn't they prefer more room to explore if they get frisky at night? Just a though. As my collection grows I'm sure not everyone will be able to have their own tank, and I'm sure I'll be using tubs eventually.

I also have glass sliding front doors, mine were fine for a baby, but when the bigger the snake, the easier it is just to rub themselves against the door and open them. You can easily buy a lock online, or from a reptile shop.:gj: