if i get a ball python snake what size tank should i get?

Question

if i get a ball python snake what size tank should i get

Answer 1

100 gallon with a REALLY secure top.

Answer 2

Ball pythons like tight, enclosed spaces and too much space can be stressful for a snake. However, the do need room to stretch out and move around. The general rule of thumb is one square foot of cage floorspace per foot of snake.

A baby Ball Python can do well in a 10 gallon tank for up to a year old. Then you can place him in a 20 gallon which should be enough for his whole live or a 30 gallon if you have a female because they get a little larger.

Just don't get a large tank right away. Quite often young Ball Pythons will get stressed and refuse to eat if they are placed in too large of an enclosure.

Good luck!

Answer 3

A 10-20 gallon tank for a young snake, 30 gallon tank for an adult. Why not just get the 30 gallon tank to start with?
Ball pythons get up to 5 feet long, not as big as Burmese pythons; good choice.

Answer 4

I would say that a 36" long is the minimum for an adult ball python. Males tend to get smaller, so a female may need a larger cage than a male. If you want your snake to have plenty of space, I would recommend you invest in a 48" (that's four foot long.) 36" would be adequate, but I think it's always nice to provide more than just the minimum ammount of space.

Answer 5

I'd go with a 20 long at least if you're going to go with a tank. Here's an alternative that might cost you a little less expensive and be easier to care for.

http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=740

Under thirty bucks for the equivalent of a 38 gal tank isn't that shabby. The soft tray accessory is thirteen bucks, sounds like it would be worth the few dollars. These tanks separate into componenets and you can wash the screen in a washing machine.

Answer 6

Well first look at the ball python and determine the size of it. You should always get a enclosure that is 2x's the length of your animal. Hope this helped. : )

Answer 7

db said it best. Don't be like these other lame cheap people and get a little 30 gallon. Start with a 100 gallon and it will last its whole life. If you keep buying new tanks it will end up costing more than the 100 by itself.

Answer 8

IT all depends on how big u want it to get b/c the bigger the tank the bigger the snake will get. I wuld go with the biggest tank that u can afford.