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and was told she is a 5 yr old F. She seems sweet and healthy, and if I could get a pic on here, I was wanting to see if someone could tell me if she is normal color or some morph. She is about 2 1/2 feet, and the last person said she would stay that size if kept in her 10gal tank. But is that healthy to keep a snake in somthing that might be too small. Don't they need a LITTLE room to roam at night?? Also, do I need a totally tight tank lid?? Do they try the ends of a tank harder than the center?? I have a great low tank that is about 3 or so feet long, but only rabbit wire bent snug around the corners for a lid on that tank?? Well, hope i can do a pic, and thanks for any info....

First off, no matter what ANYONE tells you, snakes will grow to their potential no matter what size tank you keep them in. Balls average between three and a half to five feet in length as adults. The tank you now have will do for now but you need a screen lid with clips to hold it down. They are skilled escape artists. Good luck with it.

Quig

You have been misinformed.

Google "Ball python care sheet" and you will come up with many sites full of info on the care for your new ball python.

There are many BP books out,available at a variety of price points. Buy one. (and read it ocourse)

It's not brain surgery... But the whole experience for both you and the snake will be much more enjoyable if you do your research... and quickly.

Ball Pythons are amazing animals ...Good Luck.
BRGDS,
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