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New front opening tank/aquarium
So Ghost (my son’s new snake) is almost 8 months old and is in a 10 gallon tank. Probably fine for a couple of months but is going to need something bigger soon. What are the best front opening solutions for a BP? Money is not an issue. Thanks
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I only use glass tanks that open on top, so others will have to chime in for you on this- but also, are you sure you want a glass tank/"aquarium" at all? Many here seem much happier with the front-opening enclosures made of plastic (especially for keeping a BP), since the minimal air-flow will better retain the needed humidity too. There's multiple options (sources)- many ppl have their own favorites for various reasons that I'm sure they'll explain. Animal Plastics seems to be one of the favorites around here, but there's others.
The biggest drawback for these options though is the backlog of orders- most have extensive wait times so once you decide, & if you go that way, you'll want to place an order "yesterday". (I'm not keeping BPs now, so my preference for glass relates to the snakes I do keep- primarily rat snakes, with some other kinds too. Anyway, all my snakes do best with plenty of air-flow.)
Last edited by Bogertophis; 01-11-2022 at 11:30 PM.
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I've had a few front opening glass enclosures, currently my Carpet is in one. I like them if they are tall. If it's long and low like a 40gal most people use I like top opening, which is what my Ball is in. I have a heated snake room and live in Texas(humidity) so that works for me. I actually have four glass enclosures. My Hoggy, Carpet, Ball, and Cen Am Boa are in them.
But if keeping heat and humidity is needed I highly suggest a PVC cage. They are much easier to hold heat and humidity than a glass tank. Either way we can get your set up..
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If you want a glass front-opening tank I recommend exo-terra. They are my favorite cages and I know of a lot of people who use them for ball pythons. As mentioned earlier in this thread pvc enclosures might work better depending on your climate (specifically if the room is dry and cool).
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There are also aquarium conversion kits that are doors you can attach to an aquarium, but I can't say which one is the best.
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I have this PVC for my adult male ball python and he loves it, it shipped really quickly (less than a week) is very lightweight and you can instal lighting and a heat panel in the top of it using just a drill and some short screws. A heat mat works underneath it too. https://www.reptilebasics.com/reptil...ble-door-cage/
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Re: New front opening tank/aquarium
Originally Posted by Deanna
I have this PVC for my adult male ball python and he loves it, it shipped really quickly (less than a week) is very lightweight and you can instal lighting and a heat panel in the top of it using just a drill and some short screws. A heat mat works underneath it too. https://www.reptilebasics.com/reptil...ble-door-cage/
Reptile Basics is who the breeder recommended as his choice for a very nice, easy to clean enclosure.
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Re: New front opening tank/aquarium
Wilbanks Reptiles has great enclosures made by AP that they actually stock! It only takes 10 days to get it.
https://www.wilbanksreptiles.com/col...kit-36-x19-x12
They include the lock, LED lighting, and 3" heat tape. I went with a radiant panel as well. It holds humidity really well.
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