You are not the first to tell me the tank is too big. Before purchasing I did a lot of research on the species and found that the commen standard was to have a floor space of 36" x 12" for an adult BP. Mine is 36 x 18. Sources such as "The Ball Python Manual" written by Advanced Vivarium Systems, and also care information found on two reputable breeders websites. I decided to go with it right away to avoid having to buy three different enclosures over the course of three years. I guess If it becomes a problem I will have to downsize. I will be offering first meal tomorrow night...I guess I'll have to see how it goes. As for the rest of his behaviour, it seams great (from a beginners perspective). He is in hide for most of the time, but he does come out and explore, thermoregulates on cool side outside of his hide, climbs up to the top of the tank on the side walls covered in "jungle plants", and i have even seen him drinking from his water dish. I have has two Bearded Dragons for 2 1/2 years and haven't seen either one drink once!? He has become a lot more comfortable since he arrived here last fiday night. Every day when I come home I notice he is more active/curious and spends more and more time out of his hide. Certainly somebody here must have had great success with a larger enclosure?