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Thread: Tank Sizes

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    Tank Sizes

    I want to make a rack system for my place, but i don't want to do it with the normal rubber made style tub systems. I'd like to use actual glass enclosures giving the animals some room to move around. I'm looking for a 4 tank rack system.

    What are the smallest size tanks that are suitable for an adult Ball?
    Any recommendations on a good place to go for a rack like this that isn't going to cost me $$$$ in freight charges for shipping?

    Lemme know!

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    I don't really see the point of using glass tanks in a rack setup.

    If you want big stackable cages the only way to go is plastic reptile cages like these:



    These cages are made by animal plastics and will be a much better option

    http://www.apcages.com/home/

    I would recommend the T8 for ball pythons.

    Alternatively You can get racks with really big tubs ARS comes to mind:

    http://www.arscaging.com/reptilesys.html

    Animal Plastics will make custom racks to fit whatever you want as well.


    For your question you an adult BP needs 4 square feet of floor space. Cage height really doesn't matter as they are ground dwelling snakes.
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    Re: Tank Sizes

    The lowest size I use for adults is 40-gallons...36"X18"X16". Honestly though moving glass is going to get tiresome. You'll come out cheaper grabbing some old fashion sheets of birch, channels, glass, and making some nice sliding glass units.
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    Re: Tank Sizes

    Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
    I don't really see the point of using glass tanks in a rack setup.

    If you want big stackable cages the only way to go is plastic reptile cages like these:



    These cages are made by animal plastics and will be a much better option

    http://www.apcages.com/home/

    I would recommend the T8 for ball pythons.

    Alternatively You can get racks with really big tubs ARS comes to mind:

    http://www.arscaging.com/reptilesys.html

    Animal Plastics will make custom racks to fit whatever you want as well.


    For your question you an adult BP needs 4 square feet of floor space. Cage height really doesn't matter as they are ground dwelling snakes.
    Se that right there is exactly what I'm looking for.

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    Re: Tank Sizes

    Quote Originally Posted by SKOOT3R View Post
    Se that right there is exactly what I'm looking for.
    Here is a thread I wrote on these types of cages: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!
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    I wouldn't keep an adult ball in anything less than a 40.

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    Awesomeness. Thanks Guys

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