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    Minimum Cage Size

    What is the minimum cage/tub for a adult ball python? just wondering.
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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    20gallon long or a 32qt tub.

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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    thanks, what are the dimensions of a 32 quart tub?
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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    I use 32qt tubs that are roughly 14"widex24"longx6"high
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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    I use a 10-gallon and that works just fine as far as I can tell.

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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    Quote Originally Posted by rynpckrd View Post
    I use a 10-gallon and that works just fine as far as I can tell.
    I would say a 20 gallon minimum
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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    Quote Originally Posted by chetman7 View Post
    I would say a 20 gallon minimum
    The general impression I've gotten was that a 10-gallon tank would suffice for up to a year.

    Is this a wrong assumption?

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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    Original poster asked about an adult bp min cage size.
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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    Quote Originally Posted by Spaniard View Post
    Original poster asked about an adult bp min cage size.
    Ah.

    I should have read that twice, haha.

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    Re: Minimum Cage Size

    I have heard that a lot of people keep them in 10 gals there whole life.
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