I’ve decided to get a male and a female snake this summer and they will likely be Ball Pythons. I’ve read a bunch about housing and caring for them and plan to continue. While I very consistently read that a 20~30 gal aquarium is acceptable for adult BPs, it just sounds small to me…


What would you consider an “ideal” size cage for a BP (and why)?

2’ x 2’ @ 3’ tall is what I’d like to offer.


When given the opportunity, how much to BP’s climb?

I would like to offer a couple of ‘branches’ including a raised hiding area. How well would this be utilized?


Below is an illustration of the “water dish” I have designed for my Tegu (lizard) enclosure. Would this sort of water dish be advantageous for a BP?



The pump/sponge area will be covered.


Any other thoughts, suggestions, links, etc for custom cage ideas will be greatly appreciated. I’m a DIY guy with a good bit of experience in working on such projects.