Terrarium Size

[KingAlfie]

Quick question i'm wanting to know wether or not i can house an adult male ball python in an Exo Terra 24 x 18 x 12
Thanks, Alfie

[montymiow]

I would say no, that's a really small space for an adult ball. If you're going for a full display type viv I would recommend at least a 4ft depending on the adult size and a third of the snakes length height wise. Another issue with those types are how open they are being all glass, which would mean covering 3 sides for added security, plus with the mesh top it can mean humidity issues are a pain. Many people do keep balls in small rack systems, I just don't like it. I believe the snake needs to have a cool and warm hide with plenty of clutter to busy the place up.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Yes, that would be enough floor space. Many keep their males in 28 to 30 qt tus that measure about 23x16x6

[CALM Pythons]

You can as Pit explained above but mine are pets not breeders and I enjoy sitting at night and watching them explore...all my enclosures for Balls are 48" (4') long x24"Dx 12"H

[KingAlfie]

Thanks for the replies

[Regius_049]

Quick question i'm wanting to know wether or not i can house an adult male ball python in an Exo Terra 24 x 18 x 12
Thanks, Alfie

People do keep them in this cage size, but I would encourage you to get a larger enclosure. At least 36" x 18" x 12".

I would imagine you could barely fit two hides and a water dish in there, if at all. People can sort of get away with it in racks because the rack serves as a hide itself.