The snake is younger so he should be in a smaller tub. I have no idea how old this snake is since it is from a big name petstore. My issue is I don't even know if he is going to make it so I don't really want to put out the money to buy a smaller tub and the heater that goes along with it. I believe this one is 36 quarts? I have read I can make little make shift dividers for the tank, will that work out alright?