Quote Originally Posted by flameethrower View Post
Go back to the 20 gallon. Very rarely will ball pythons need a 40 Gallon tank at that age. 20 gallon will last some time.

Be sure you have these right
Warm side 90-94
cool side 80-84
humidity 55-65% Bumped up to 70%s for shedding
2 Identical hides one on each side
Water bowl in middle. Does not need to be big just enough so they can drink. Soaking ball pythons indicate a problem.

And use a thermostat to control all heating elements at ALL times. NEVER do a night time drop unless your trying to breed.
alright il go back to a 20 gallon, can a 40 gallon stress my ball out and make him not eat? like whats the reason its to big