I've been recently told that a 40 gallon tank might be too big for a snake of that age. It never occured to me that a young snake might prefer a 10 or 20 gallon enclosure to start off but i guess that makes sense. Anyways, some people i've spoken to seem to think it's too big while others shrug it off. My snake seems healthy and is very friendly. All responses are appreciated.
2007-02-25 02:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by James LP 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It's a ball python. I guess including the species is kind of essential ;)
2007-02-25 03:22:08 · update #1
Well, snakes live in a much larger area in the wild. The earth! Of course its not too big! lol I have my 12 inch iggy in a 4'x2'x3.5' cage! People say you can keep them in a 55gal tank for their first two years!
You sound like a really responsible pet owner. I like that in people. As long as he has spots to hide, he'll love the freedom he has.
Keep up the good work!
2007-02-25 05:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My ball python is less than 6 months old and he is in a 40 gallon tank.
He is also fat and sassy, very gentle and friendly.
He enjoys his home, stretching out across a piece of drift wood to bask in the light and he even has his own fern in the tank.
I also have a large water dish that he sleeps in during the day and you can see his tracks that he leaves behind the next morning.
2007-02-26 11:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ball python generally prefers smaller spaces. His 50 gallon tank gets explored like once a month-he likes to sit inside his cave and watch the world with his head barely sticking out.
2007-02-25 11:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 11:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by olis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do snakes survive in the wild? As long as the snake has a secure hiding spot, fresh water & access to food & proper temperature, they require nothing else from you. These creatures don't get bored & as long as they have some room to crawl, they will get the exercise they require.
2007-02-25 06:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because depending on what kind of snake you have they grow very fast your gonna need a big place to put him
2007-02-25 02:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by *Guitar_playing_girl* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, the bigger the better for the snake.
2007-02-25 05:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋