I got my first ball python about two months ago and at the time was in the same situation as you. I chose an all glass 20 long terrarium and it has worked wonderfully for my ball. The higher end display cages are a bit expensive for me so I modified the all glass tank to make it a little more like what I would have rather bought. I bought some black foamboard (Walmart) and cut it exactly to size for three sides of the tank so the snake would feel more secure as it is in a busy part of my room. This works very well and if you cut it right the board will snap in and stay in place. Also for humididty regulation just go to your local hardware store and pick op a small sheet of plexiglass about two thirds the size of the tank topand you can even silicone it in place, works wonderfully. I think as someone else posted that you should not go with a tank as large as a 55gal as this could stress out the snake. The 20 long is plenty big enough for a couple of hides a branch or two and a nie sized water bowl. Good luck with the new guy!

-Byrce

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