is this tank to big

[Fenn Miller-lopez]

hey I'm planing on getting a male pastel BP and I got a free tank from my friend it is a:cens0r:
36"L x 12"W x 17"T is this to big for one male? or is it good if I add alot of hiding spots? and I plan on breeding him in the future how should I do that I will be breeding him with my friends spider female she live right next to me and when I breed him should I just put him in the females tank or something els any helpful advise is aprecated thanks in advance and this will be my first ball python but I have other snakes and I have been researching them and learning to care for them for almost 3 years so I know how to take care of them

[muzikfreakah]

Frankly for me, if you have the space, the bigger the tank is the better. Make as natural habitat looking as possible especially if you are keeping them more as a pet :-)

[llovelace]

Welcome to BP.net
How old is the pastel that you are getting?
If it is a young one, yes the tank is too big.

[muzikfreakah]

Will it stress a young BP if it is in a big tank given that it has a the right size hide just enough for it?

[Fenn Miller-lopez]

I don't know how old it will be but if I put a divider in the cage and put him on one side would that work? and off topic what would happen if I bred it to a super lesser platinum? thanks for ur help

[AliCat37]

Sorry I can't help with the breeding advice. If it's less than a year I would split the tank just for a little while until it gets some size on it. My ball is in a 2 foot by 4 foot cage, but he's just a pet. Your tank probably will get him into adult hood. I know my friend who breeds keeps them in tubs a little larger than a 41qt tub. But I'm not sure on the exact dimensions.