Quote Originally Posted by Crowfingers View Post
So for years I've thought that I wanted a piebald as my next snake (when I could afford it of course - pieds remain above what I am willing to spend on a pet - housing not included) but at the recent show I went to I actually got to see a bunch of them of all ages in person - and found a morph that I never thought about and now would rather have as my final snake. An Ivory. I always figured that they were basically like a BEL complex - which I don't really like. But there were several adults (5-8 years) that still had their grey heads, yellowish eye-lines, and faint yellow patterns. The eyes are described as blue, but you have to look close - I think that they are absolutely stunning - so that's what I've settled on.
are u sure that u are describing an Ivory (aka Super Yellowbelly)? an Ivory has black eyes w/ red pupils: http://www.worldofballpythons.com/morphs/ivory

i think u might be describing a yellowed out Super Mojave: http://www.worldofballpythons.com/morphs/super-mojave

both have variations and some Super Mojaves do have yellows or gain them as they age. the also have the blueish-silverish eyes as they are a BEL.

Quote Originally Posted by Crowfingers View Post
Now to the question: My 2 year old male is 1060g an in a T11 which at the point is a perfect size for him (unless he gets huge -lol), but as I am looking to get a female and they are bigger than males, would a T11 also suffice or would they eventually out grow it (I'm thinking T25 for my planned space)?
Also do most females stay on small rats or do they usually up grade to mediums?

*I have no intention of breeding*

I know that many people think a T8 is fine, but I like to have 3 to 4 hides, large river rocks, natural branches, and I use a 10" pyrex pie dish as a water bowl. I would like an enclosure that could fit all of this but at large female size (I am assuming she would need bigger hides as an adult due to girth). I know this is premature, but I like to have a plan and savings budget all in place as well as all questions out of the way BEFORE getting the snake.
i think a T8 is fine. u can always declutter the cage to adjust for her size. but if u are really invested in a natural decorative enclosure, the T25 u want works in the long run. AP just makes a big jump in length from the T8 to the T20/T25.