Quote Originally Posted by nachash View Post
if you are concerned about prices, then use a tub for now. The only reason my python has a 55gal tank is that I got it for the fair price of free
Get a plastic sweater box with the lid, poke holes along the perimeter of top
get one about 1.5-2 times the snakes length
And a UTH
And a thermostat

For hides with a baby snake, anything from a empty paper towel roll (sliced down middle) to a empty tissue box is fine. Maybe even go to the dollar store and get some fake plants
Caring for these snakes does not have to be an extremely expensive endeavor.
Actually, an enclosure in which the length is 1.5-2 times the BP's length would be way too large.
If you do end up switching to a tub (which I highly recommend), a 28qt should be fine for your size Ball Python. An adult male and smaller female ball pythons can be housed in 32qt tubs. Females larger than 1500g can be housed in 41qt tubs.