Yes, I'll be housing ball pythons in here. I too first thought the 34qt was a bit small, but the more I read, the more I find that adult males do okay in a tub this size. Females do better in the next size up (41qt) as they get a little larger and can use the extra leg room. My bp is still pretty small, and if I get others, I will likely be getting hatchlings, so this setup should work for me for a year or two.