at what age does a bp need to be put into a bigger tank?
06-26-2007, 07:44 PM
Nate
Re: age ?
what size do you have? and what size/age is your snake?
06-26-2007, 07:46 PM
JOHNNY45421
Re: age ?
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Originally Posted by nathanledet
what size do you have? and what size/age is your snake?
ohh, i just got him, and i just wanted to know about what age should they be moved into a bigger tank, just for future reference. :D
06-26-2007, 07:49 PM
vr-mark
Re: age ?
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Originally Posted by JOHNNY45421
ohh, i just got him, and i just wanted to know about what age should they be moved into a bigger tank, just for future reference. :D
well what size tank do you have now? i"m not sure but i think a full size bp is 30g
06-26-2007, 07:51 PM
JOHNNY45421
Re: age ?
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Originally Posted by vr-mark
well what size tank do you have now? i"m not sure but i think a full size bp is 30g
just a 10 gal, like it says in the care sheet.
06-26-2007, 11:11 PM
Kagez28
Re: age ?
really depends on how much he grows. a rule of thumb is you want the tank to be at least 2/3 the snake length. so three foot snake needs a 2 foot tank ect.
06-26-2007, 11:43 PM
JOHNNY45421
Re: age ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kagez28
really depends on how much he grows. a rule of thumb is you want the tank to be at least 2/3 the snake length. so three foot snake needs a 2 foot tank ect.
ohhhh, thank you! that is what i wanted to know! i'll keep that in mind, and again, thanks. :D :D :D :D :D
06-27-2007, 12:29 AM
bearhart
Re: age ?
My boy is getting close to the same length as the tank (20g - 30"). I want to upgrade because it seems small to me. He can't cruise around without running into his own tail!
06-27-2007, 05:13 PM
Kagez28
Re: age ?
it may seem small to you, but ball pythons like things small and tight.
06-27-2007, 06:27 PM
juddb
Re: age ?
I have bp's up to 600 grams in a 15 qt tub. The bigger ones i have in 28 qt tubs. They seem to like the cramped tubs better.
06-28-2007, 09:00 PM
bearhart
Re: age ?
Well I can see liking a cramped AREA but why a cramped overall space? The husbandry guidelines are mostly based on the native habitat but not in this case. It is true they spend the *majority* of their time in small hides but you don't hear much about how much actual territory they cover. I would agree that they probably move about mostly for food which isn't an issue in captivity. But, just because they are mostly sedentary doesn't mean they don't benefit from exercise at all. So, my BP is happy to spend 95% of his time in an area 1/4 the size available to him. BUT....when he does come out to roam he basically has to go in circles. That is when I feel bad for him.
