my ball python is currently in a 10 gallon tank. he is around 2 feet big now and i want to make a new environment for him, that will suit him for when he is full grown. i have the room to make a fairly large tank, and i was wonding if the bigger the tank the better for him, or worse. i am thinking of making it 5x2x2, but i don't know if it will be to big for him, or is there no such thing as a to big of tank.
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tank size, too big?
topher03
May 21, 2007 06:58 PM
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topher03
May 21, 2007 07:35 PM
also( i forgot to add this into my message) what colour light is best for 24 hour air heating? i currently have red but am thinking about purple, is there a difference at all?
mykee
Jun 15, 2007 02:46 PM
5X2X2 is WAY too big, think more like 1.5x.5x2 or the likes. Too much space, especially after living in a 10 gallon, will stress him out big time.
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domingoakasunday
Aug 07, 2007 12:20 PM
There is no such thing as too large a tank size, but you have to have hides that fit the snake tightly. This way if they feel like they need to have a smaller area, they can go into the hide.
Also, go with ceramic bulb heaters, not too much more expensive and fully dark for the night.
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