My dad said YES!!

[Axel28]

So, my dad has said yes and i'm so excited, he'll pay me for cleaning the house(he will not buy me a ball python, I have to earn the money). My mom has already said yes! So, looks like i'm getting a ball python soon!!
So, I just have a quick question that i've forgot to ask. Will a 10 gallon tank do for a baby Ball Python and what length of the snake will I have to change the tank at?

Thank you!
Any advice will be appreciated!
(I'm sorry I know I post pretty dumb question, sorry.)

[Kit]

It will do for a baby, but only for a while. It is best to get a twenty gallon as soon as possible. Where do you plan on getting your BP?

[Craiga 01453]

Congrats on convincing your dad, and I'm glad he's making you earn it.

If I were you I would study the basic husbandry stickies and go from there. Just study the basics and start getting your equipment set up and properly dialed in. I know you're excited, but make sure you have all of your equipment properly set up and dialed in BEFORE bringing your snake home. It will save you lots of potential headaches, and be better for your new pet.

Keep us posted!!

[MissterDog]

Congrats!!! I think that's a very reasonable compromise your parents decided to do. Just be sure you have all your resources and set up ready before getting your snake.

edit: darn it Craig you beat me to it lol. But you said it better :p

[Axel28]

It will do for a baby, but only for a while. It is best to get a twenty gallon as soon as possible. Where do you plan on getting your BP?

Thank you and I am not sure yet. Do you have any suggestions?

[Axel28]

Congrats on convincing your dad, and I'm glad he's making you earn it.

If I were you I would study the basic husbandry stickies and go from there. Just study the basics and start getting your equipment set up and properly dialed in. I know you're excited, but make sure you have all of your equipment properly set up and dialed in BEFORE bringing your snake home. It will save you lots of potential headaches, and be better for your new pet.

Keep us posted!!

Haha, thank you (but my mom did all the work) and it's reasonable, but I am trying to get a job also and thank you for the advice and replying.

I sure will.

[Axel28]

Congrats!!! I think that's a very reasonable compromise your parents decided to do. Just be sure you have all your resources and set up ready before getting your snake.

edit: darn it Craig you beat me to it lol. But you said it better :p

Thank you and I do agree it's very reasonable!
Thank you for the advice and replying.

[L.West]

If you can go to a local reptile show to see the different snakes in person - that would be best.

If not, order online from a reputable breeder. Stay away from pet stores - that is a terrible place to purchase your snake from.

Congrats and best of luck to you.

[vikingr]

Congrats to you!

10 gal will work for a little bit, try to avoid the snake starter kits at Petsmart/Petco, they're over-priced and not so good.

Check your local Craiglist, at least my area has a ton of cheap vivs and many young BPs available.

For a first snake I would avoid a hatchling/baby & get something just a little older (~6-months) with routine handling & several meals taken - your call though...

Make a checklist: viv, UTH, other heat source, acurite thermometers, temperature gun, etc. Most of that stuff is inexpensive, I would plan to spend the most on a decent thermostat like a Herpstat

[MissterDog]

Congrats to you!

10 gal will work for a little bit, try to avoid the snake starter kits at Petsmart/Petco, they're over-priced and not so good.

Check your local Craiglist, at least my area has a ton of cheap vivs and many young BPs available.

For a first snake I would avoid a hatchling/baby & get something just a little older (~6-months) with routine handling & several meals taken - your call though...

Make a checklist: viv, UTH, other heat source, acurite thermometers, temperature gun, etc. Most of that stuff is inexpensive, I would plan to spend the most on a decent thermostat like a Herpstat

Seconding Herpstats. By far the best investment you'll make op and it will save you more money in the long run.