One tank size for life?

I voted for the 40 gallon, only because the OP said he would prefer something larger for a display. I think a 20L would be fine for any male, but a big female might be cramped. If you do use a 40, I would divide it for a while.

I'm going to actually be putting my BP in a tub soon. I am surprised that so many people are putting 30 and 40 gallon. I guess if you have a big chunker of a female you might need one...

Thanks everyone for your response. I have taken every post and all your suggestions under consideration. I hope I don't offend anyone who voted otherwise, but I think I am going to go with the 30 gallon. If I do start with a small hatchling, I will divide the tank.

Don't know how this thread slipped by me....

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Originally Posted by demonicchild

Bps love to stretch out and given the chance, will be fairly active snakes.

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Say WHAT :omg: :no:

Here ya go, Zhang...this solves all your problems ;)

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Mini-Cage-p-16232.html

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Originally Posted by Slim

Say WHAT :omg: :no:

Here ya go, Zhang...this solves all your problems ;)

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Mini-Cage-p-16232.html

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WHOA WHAT! AMAZING! thanks Slim

but after seeing that, a whole new set of questions came up, I think I will start a new thread, I hope thats okay

I agree with the others about BPs not being a good "display" animal. If you are a new BP owner I would not suggest getting a tank unless you are getting an older BP. Yound BPs are especially hard to care for in a tank.

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Originally Posted by Michelle.C

I'm honestly not sure if you can get away with one tank size for life with Ball Pythons.

A 30/40 Gallon is too large for a neonate, and a 20 Gallon is too small for an adult. Especially for an adult female.

Personally, I'd get the 20 Gallon for the neonate/yearling. You can wait until it gets a little size on it, and then replace it with a 40 Breeder.

The 20 Gallon doesn't have to go to waste in this hobby! You can get a Corn Snake, Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos, etc. :D

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Or better yet, you can get another young BP! :)

Quick question on this subject. I put my 6 month ball in a 100 L /106qt(26 gallon) rubbermade storage tub. During the day she hides in either of her hides, and at night she always roams around, crawling around the tub, over the logs and the hides etc. Do you think this is too big and she is stressed? I can get a smaller tub if needed.

The more I am looking at your guys rack systems, my tub seems WAY too big. Maybe not length wise..but the up and down area seems too large. I'm going to have to check somewhere like walmart for the lower tubs. Mine seems more for holding clothes or something.

All of ours are in 10s (the babies) or 20Ls (the adults)