yeah hes not 7'' think but half or more and to me that dosent seem like much room. And yes its temporary but im hopeing it will get me throuhg the month at least. For now hes got full roam of my walk in closet with my electric blanket on the floor. But i cant keep that up for long my wife hates it. she wants me to get rid of it but i told her she would be out the door long before the snake. I for the most part like my wife so i gotta do something. hhmmmm..