former bearded dragon owner looking to start a ball pyhton

[brock2001]

yea i still have my beardies old 20 gallon, just wasn't sure if bp's need an overhead heater/uva/b source. Is it possible for people to post pics of their set up for their bp's cause what you are describing to put in the 20 gallon seems like a lot of stuff to cram in there.

[West Coast Jungle]

Bp's like small tight enclosures, it makes them feel secure. They spend most of there time in the wild in a rodent burrow or termite mound. A boa on the other hand would do better in a larger enclosure. Ask any BP breeder and they will tell you they do much better in smaller tubs than big glass enclosures.

[wax32]

Here is how I keep my balls:



The size of the hide differs depending on the snake. This is a 5 month old in here. The tub is wet because I JUST misted. She is in her moist hide at the moment. Under the tub is some 11" flexwatt heat-tape.

[Beardedragon]

Here is how I keep my balls:



The size of the hide differs depending on the snake. This is a 5 month old in here. The tub is wet because I JUST misted. She is in her moist hide at the moment. Under the tub is some 11" flexwatt heat-tape.

I would not provide a wet hide. I can just see many problems arising from it. As long as the humidity is correct there is no need for one.

[wax32]

She's having a bad shed, she was shipped to me blue and is almost done shedding...

Thanks tho.

[dizzy]

You don't necessarily NEED to get rid of the 40 gal.

Too big for a baby? yeah, I would agree with that. However, you can simply section off 1/3 of it and set up his habitat in that.

Better yet, seeing as how people often get hooked after one, section it off into thirds and you'll have room for two more

That's what I did. I have a 40 gal seperated into 2 sections for 2 of my 08s, Dali and Valo. They seem to enjoy it.
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But a 20gal for an adult? I suppose it depends on the size of the snake, but I wouldn't want to put Reina in a 20 gal. I know they like smaller spaces to feel secure, but isn't that what hides are for? Wouldn't they prefer more room to explore if they get frisky at night? Just a though. As my collection grows I'm sure not everyone will be able to have their own tank, and I'm sure I'll be using tubs eventually.

[Kay-tee-ess]

I also have glass sliding front doors, mine were fine for a baby, but when the bigger the snake, the easier it is just to rub themselves against the door and open them. You can easily buy a lock online, or from a reptile shop.