Enclosure Size

Do you guys think a 22.44 gallon terrarium is too small for an adult ball python?

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.

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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.

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My other option is a 33 gallon... Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by AnnieHeart

My other option is a 33 gallon... Thoughts?

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With a 33 gallon it depends on the dimensions. Many 33 gallons that I'm familiar with have more height than floor space.

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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.

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Dimensions: 36x18x12

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.

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Originally Posted by AnnieHeart

Dimensions: 36x18x12

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That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

That'll work well! That's the same floor space as a 40 breeder.

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Oh okay, awsome. :)

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Originally Posted by AnnieHeart

Dimensions: 36x18x12

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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...

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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...

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Yes, I'm definitely willing to upgrade the enclosure if it outgrows it. :)

A 20 gallon long is fine for most males, for females or really big males I’d go with a 40 breeder.

I'd go 3'x2' or 4'x2', a foot of width would be extremely cramped for an adult.

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Originally Posted by GoingPostal

I'd go 3'x2' or 4'x2', a foot of width would be extremely cramped for an adult.

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The way OP listed the dimensions I believe would mean 18" of floor space and 12" of height. Unless there's confusion somewhere...which now that I'm thinking about it, I think there is. 12" of height seems silly for a tank...

OP, if this is the case I was mistaken in my previous reply. Typically the measurements are LxWxH...can you confirm?

Idk, a standard 33 long is 4x1x1, it's a 55 gallon just shorter.