What size tank should I get for my 3 foot bp

Hi I'm new here and I was wondering what sized tank should my 3ft Bp
have. Right now she has a 25gallon tank and she's seems stuffed. Please tell me what she needs in gallons!!!!!!!!!:confused: Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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I've never heard of a 25 gallon tank. But it sounds about right for a three footer. Most people who like tanks use 20 gallon long tanks for all but the hugest females. Make sure your tank is short rather than tall. Most come in (high or long). BP's don't need as much space as you may think.

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How much do you want to spend? I would personally drop a tank and maybe pick up a boaphile cage( or something like it) or I would go with a rubbermade tub system. They hold humidity way better and with a tub system it is easy to heat. Oh and Welcome to bp.net. As for size of tank ball pythons are in thier hides alot so you don't need as big as what you would think. I did keep a 3 1/2 foot ball in a 40 gallon long. with two hides(always make sure you have two hides). But i could of went smaller.

20 gal. will work just fine. one of my bps is just under 3ft and has plenty of room to move around in his 20gal.

Is a 20 gallon 30in by 12 inches?:confused:




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A 20 LONG (not tall) is a good option for a smaller adult... but if you can find one, try for a 30g breeder (36x18x12). They're rare, but great for adult BPs.

And yes, a 20 long is 30x12x12. :)

Is a 40 gallon tank good for 3ft Bp????I really want to give her space and hide aways!!!!!:D




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Go to user Cp at the top of the page than go to edit avatar than you can upload one or use one that is already made up for you.

The problem when i had a 40gal it was alot of work to get the heat and humidity right. you want to keep the hot side around 90 and the cool in lower to mid 80s.

40g is a tad big except for a really large female. The bigger the tank, the harder to get temps and humidity stable.

Overall, you don't want a tank to be any taller than 18", preferably 12". And remember that these snakes LIKE tight spaces that make them feel secure. You don't want too much room or they'll freak out.