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Hi

I asked this further down and got no response, but I could do with some advice. I also know someone has posted a similer question 10 posts of so down but this one is of a different vein.

I will soon be buying a new tank for my ball. Yes I know sweater boxes are best etc (I don't disagree), but I like to look at mine, as I walk past, as they are that nice looking. So glass it is..

Anyway, time for a new viv.

I was looking at a 4ft long by 18inch deep by 18 high for an adult female. However, I went into my local shop who makes them, and he actually said 'I think it would be better in 3 ft long, by 18 deep by 2ft high with sliding front doors as royals (balls) like to climb about'. Mine does climb a lot I guess.

Now - The capacity in gallons is the same (~67 gallons) and both tanks are roughly the same price. I would of thought the greater floor space would of been of greater value, but then this is a guy thats been keeping all kinds of snakes for years...Who am I to argue?

Thats why I'm asking other opinions, I want to make sure I dont have to change it.

Or will it not really matter that much?

Thanks

bob

6" in height won't make a bit of difference. Your ball will be able to scale (all pun intended) the sides of either and crawl along the ceiling. Provide some things for her to climb around on, and she should be happy.

Whichever you get, make sure you have sufficient room to place a large enough hide on both the hot and cool sides of your enclosure, and a water dish big enough for her to get into.

Best of luck,

Neil