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I have an extra 40 gallon tank and thought about dividing it in half to keep two ball pythons in. I would be getting the ball pythons as babies.

I'm wondering if anyone can give me a length of the snake or an "estimated" time on how long I can keep a ball python in that divided area before it out grows that space.

The dimensions would be 18L x 18W x 16H per snake.

At the time/length the snake outgrows that divided space, I would buy an extra 40g tank for it. I do not want to put a baby snake in a 40g to start, as I have read and heard multiple times that ball pythons feel "intimidated" or uncomfortable in large spaces.

Thanks!
~Crystal

If the tank is a 20 long I'd say thats the minimum. It has more to do with floor space than tank height and gallon capacity though.
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18 x 18 is about the size of a sweater box tub - some people keep their adult males in that size their whole life - females will get too big. You should be good for a year or even two - depending on their growth rate.
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I would say "maybe" a year. A 40L with appropriate hides would be fine for an adult. I have 3 40L's that are my corns tanks now since I've gone to a rack system. However I did keep hatchlings in them to start since I had hides on the hot and cool ends and never had a problem. As long as they have a snug place to go dissapear they are fine.
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Why bother dividing it in half? I'd bet two young juveniles would be fine together as long as they have some extra hiding places. Then after a year and a half or so pick up another 40 gal or equivalent size and separate them. I can't imagine keeping a single adult in anything less than a 40 gal, or about 36X16.