Quote Originally Posted by ZIGZAGsKEEPER View Post
zigzag is a ball python......its(dont know the sex yet) is about 6 months old....
Awesome! Congrats. We can tell you all the important information and still miss something so your best bet is to read the bp.net care sheets over very well, then begin constructing/developing your tank. A 15 gallon will actually be much more *secure* for your young bp than a 40. Save the 40 gallon for when s/he is all grown up.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/f...splay.php?f=62

All of the stickies at the top of that page will help you IMMENSELY, but feel free to ask any questions you come up with here, or in another thread as you go through the information. I know it is alot to read but you will have a much better idea of what needs to be done.

When reading the Baby Ball Python Set-up, remember your snake will require TWO identical hides, one over a controlled Under Tank Heater, the other on the cooler side under a lamp if it is too cool.