I just got my first ball python a week ago. Have him in a 10 gallon tank which cost me $14 plus like $65 for all the other stuff in and out of him cage. If you look in the BP Husbandary Section you'll see what problem I have with my cage right now. I have him in a tub right now and he is so happy lol! Im so happy I've read this thread and thought about it. Now when she gets bigger I don't have to worry about spending 300 dollars for a 40 gal setup I had planned.