Advice/reassurance

[Medduussa]

Hello! Just wanted everyone’s opinion on how I’m doing? I’ve had my female pastel ball python for almost 4 years now (she’s turning 4 in July) and her and I have gone through quite a bit together! From keeping her into a little bin when she was a baby to her tank as of now. She’s in a 50 gal Exo Terra with 2 hides, plants, a branch, water bowl, a uvb (even though not necessary), regular bulb on other side, automatic mister (which keeps her humidity around 50-55%). I keep tinfoil on top of her tank to keep humidity in as well. She has a heatpad hooked up to a jumpstart thermostat. I also keep an eye on humidity and temps with digital gauges. I feed her a medium rat once a week (when she eats since she does off in the winter). She weighs around 3000 grams now. I love her a lot and want her around for MANY more years to come, am I doing things right to achieve this?


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[Craiga 01453]

Everything seems on point to me. Your enclosure is beautiful.

[SDA]

A 3000 gram female might be too big for a 50 gallon. Isn't that 36x18 inches? So long as you can keep the husbandry up and avoid mold or fungus with the mister than I don't see any problems. You already have 4 years under your belt which is more than long enough to get a good feel for her care.

I only worry that the tank might be a bit small for her.

[Medduussa]

Everything seems on point to me. Your enclosure is beautiful.

Thanks! just always looking to improve if I can.


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[Medduussa]

A 3000 gram female might be too big for a 50 gallon. Isn't that 36x18 inches? So long as you can keep the husbandry up and avoid mold or fungus with the mister than I don't see any problems. You already have 4 years under your belt which is more than long enough to get a good feel for her care.

I only worry that the tank might be a bit small for her.

Yes the tank is 36x18x18. She seems okay in it, I could upsize but at the moment she seems content with it. She’s around 4 feet now. Just thicker. I was worried it was too small earlier too, but she isn’t showing any signs of stress besides not eating which is normal for her this time of the year.


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[Medduussa]

A 3000 gram female might be too big for a 50 gallon. Isn't that 36x18 inches? So long as you can keep the husbandry up and avoid mold or fungus with the mister than I don't see any problems. You already have 4 years under your belt which is more than long enough to get a good feel for her care.

I only worry that the tank might be a bit small for her.

Would she be showing stress if the tank was too small?


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[SDA]

Not at all. What you would see is not exploring the entire enclosure as much if it was too small. I think it not as bad of an issue as long as she is not over 5 feet. At minimum you want the length and width total to be greater than the length of the snake which I am guessing is about right for yours. They will explore and use the entire space you provide so while there is such a thing as too big in relation to the coast to heat and well space in your house, they do appreciate the space.

Visually your tank looks amazing and again having a 4 year old is an accomplishment. If you can make it to adulthood and go through the dreaded fasting in the winter without too much anxiety, I say you have mastered caring for a ball python

[Medduussa]

She definitely explores the tank at night! I used to be very anxious about her going off feed but now I’m really used to it and I feel relaxed cause I know now that this is normal!


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[Alter-Echo]

That setup is beautiful, I gotta step up my game. Lol

[Medduussa]

That setup is beautiful, I gotta step up my game. Lol

Honestly I got all the plants at the dollar store!!!


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