K. First this is not to get anyone upset ,mad or anything to that nature so I would like it if NOONE sends me any hate mail.(lol) I hear people alot when refuring to Ball Pythons they get all offensive when they see one in a "BIG" tank. My B.p.is just about 5 feet and the rule of thumb I have always heard and always have gone by is although they usally stayed balled up they NEED to strech out. So I make sure the tank is just about as long as their body. I DO COMPLETLY understand if u have alot of snakes using the rack system and keeping them in those small cramped tubs. However if you only have a few I don't understand why it is such a big deal. Mine is bigger than most on here and he eats just fine and is perfectly happy. He is also in good health. In fact he is soon moving into a 6' x 1 1/2' x 24" aquarium that I am SURE he will love. Ty for reading and again this is not an attack to ANYONE just me venting ty-Ray