What Size Tank?

[nixiefee]

Ok, I have seen so many differing opinions on this, I wanted to do a poll.

What size tank/vivarium do you use for an adult ball python...approximatly 42 inches long?

1. 20L
2. 40L
3. Larger than 40 - please elaborate.
4. Don't use tanks, use ___________ (fill in name of type of enclosure, and size)


Thank you everyone.

Nixie

[Kaorte]

For adult males I would use a 32qt tub, for females a 42qt tub.

In terms of tank, 20L for a male, 30 breeder for a female.

[withonor]

My big boy is in a 20 gallon tank right now. He's about ~40" long and ~1300 grams, it's a perfect fit. When my rack is built, I'll probably put him in a 27qt tub, possibly without a hide.

[j_h_smith]

The standard used to be add the width and the length of the tank and it should be larger than the length of the tank. So if you have a tank that is 12inches wide and 36 inches long, you SHOULD be able to house a snake up to 47 inches long. Don't really agree with it. I think a Ball Python that large should be housed in a tank that is at least 18-20 wide. I feel you've got to give the snake room to turn around.

But to answer your polling question, I really like Tubs.

Jim Smith

[Eventide]

I also use tubs: 41qt for all adults, regardless of gender.

I used to have my 4' female in a 40-gallon breeder, and she loved it.

[Vypyrz]

I had my big male in a 50 gal tank (36 X 18 X 18). I put him in a 60qt tub (35 X 19 X 7) and his feeding response got alot better and more consistant. It basically had the same floor space but only about 1/3 the height. In case you are wondering the snake's 54" and 2300g...

[BallsUnlimited]

depending on size 41 or 32qt for the rack or 20 long-40 gallon also depending on size.

[BP-NJ]

We only have 2 babies so I can only answer to that size snake. We have one in a 20 gal tank and one in a Herpcage 24x12x12. The tank has the standard 2 hides and waterbowl. The Herpcage has added foliage for more clutter.