Ball pythons will max out at anywhere from 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.52 meters) and from 1,200 to 3,000 grams. Exceptionally large specimens can be bigger.Originally Posted by Snake Man 27
She is in a 36'' x 18'' x 12'' Terrarium (equivelent to about a 40 gallon tank) and is currently about 507 grams. How big will she get? Is this adequate housing for her? Does the size of the snakes environment determine the size she will get?
Thanks in advance!
I don't think even fish can be determined to grow depending on aquarium size. I believe that's a stupid myth based off of petri dishes and cell growth. If anything, your ball python may become a reluctant eater(therefor smaller) if you keep her in a huge terrarium and not provide her with a comfortable living space. To determine what is adequate housing, we must know how your viv is set up, but a proper setup contains two hiding spots, sufficient heating and temperature gradient, appropriate substrate, and a source of water. Food must be provided at appropriate times, which is about once a week, give or take a few days.
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