One tank size for life?

[k2l3d4]

If I wanted to keep a Ball Python in one glass display tank its entire life, from hatchling to adulthood, providing all the other requirements are met, what is the best size?

20, 30, or 40 gallon?

Thanks in advance!

(Ideally, I want a larger tank for the purpose of display.)

Well... .lets see here do you want to allow your snake to grow to it's full potential or are you going ot stunt it's growth by keeping it in a tank that is as small as a 40 gallon. I have my two itty bitty garter snakes in a 40 gallon tank and currently have my baby ball python in a 55 gallon and when it gets older I will most likely up grade it to a 100 gallon tank. But see I have a mover a shaker for a baby and I do not want to limit too much the amount that my snake can move around, and I am not planning on limitting how big it can get.

[dr del]

Hi,

The size of the tank absolutely will not affect the size the snake will grow to.

Ball pythons can be nervous in large spaces if care isn't taken - though every snake can react differently.

Starting nervous snakes in shoebox tubs or 10 gallon tanks will help with the security issues if they suffer from them.

If you feed it correctly it will grow to the size it will grow to - dosn't matter if you start it in a 10 gallon or a 1000 gallon.


dr del

[Aes_Sidhe]

I'm honestly not sure if you can get away with one tank size for life with Ball Pythons.

A 30/40 Gallon is too large for a neonate, and a 20 Gallon is too small for an adult. Especially for an adult female.

Personally, I'd get the 20 Gallon for the neonate/yearling. You can wait until it gets a little size on it, and then replace it with a 40 Breeder.

The 20 Gallon doesn't have to go to waste in this hobby! You can get a Corn Snake, Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos, etc.

I agre with 20 gallons but in my opinion 40 isn't necessary because floor plan is exactly the same like 30. 36x18 in. The four inch difference in high is not necessary because ball rarely climb

[omnibus2]

Wow seriously? 20 gallons for an adult ball python? Wow, I guess I have much to learn.

Isn't that too small for an adult BP thoguh? I know they aren't active snakes, but shouldn't it get more space to stretch out? I was planning to get a 40 eventually when my bp grows. I guess 30 is better?

Anyway, sorry to derail. My opinion is 30 or 40 for an adult.

[bamf64]

20 gallon long will be perfect for a ball pythons entire life. You might need to move to something a bit larger if you have an extra huge breeder female.

Just so you know, ball pythons aren't the best display snakes so you will most likely be staring at a bunch of fake plants and no BP.

ya i have my female in a 20L and i am still wondering whether shes gona get big enough for a 30 or 40. its a waiting game lol

[Kaorte]

Wow seriously? 20 gallons for an adult ball python? Wow, I guess I have much to learn.

Isn't that too small for an adult BP thoguh? I know they aren't active snakes, but shouldn't it get more space to stretch out? I was planning to get a 40 eventually when my bp grows. I guess 30 is better?

Anyway, sorry to derail. My opinion is 30 or 40 for an adult.

The largest I would go with is a 30g breeder. They have a good amount of floor space and aren't very tall.

They don't really "stretch out" much. Ball pythons just stay in their hides most of their lives.