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hey all!

just curious what the census is on tub sizes for a 1500 gram ball python.

Thanks everyone!

I would say depending on what type of rack system you have would determine the size of tub you put it in. I would go with the biggest one that fits the slot of your rack system. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong and not trying to be a smart a** in anyway. Just thought I would give some advice and it seemed like something fairly simple.

I don't use a rack system. I'm a one snake kinda guy!
No collection of snakes...just one. Amazing isn't it? I was able to keep my addiction at bay.
Not trying to be a smart a** or anything!

I'm actually looking for dimensions or quart size.

Thanks!

Go to www.faunaclassifieds.com. They have alot of enclosures for sale. I would say a 32QT tub would work for your bp. Only thing with faunaclassifieds is you have to register with them before you can look at anything.

Well...
if you want low to the ground and lots of ground space, a locking top 41 qt would be fine.
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If all the beasts were gone,
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For what happens to the beasts,
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question since we are on the topic of 32qt tubs.. my pastel is in the 32 qt sterilite with the locks on the ends.. i have a canvas strap snapped around the middle section. Do you think this is overkill. could they get out without them? I err (sp) on the side of caution so i won't take it off, but what do you think?
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I've never heard of one getting out of a latch-top tote. The strap might be overkill.
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"What is man without the beasts?
If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
For what happens to the beasts,
soon happens to men.
All things are connected."

-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)

My 1500 grammers go into 28 or 41 qt tubs. My adult male is in a 28qt and the female is in a 41. The female is 1700 and the male is about 1400.

32qt or 41qt either one should work fine for you. If you are only going to have a keep one Ball and not breed her either tub size should be great. You will only need to feed her a medium or large rat every other week if you are just going to keep her as a pet and not be trying to put a bunch of size on her to breed her. I dont know how you did it, 1 Ball Python and you are going to stop there? I am glad to see there are still people with LOTS of self control....lol. Enjoy her and heck it wont hurt you to pick up a male Morph to breed to her next year. If you do that though you need to start feeding her every 5 to 7 days then.
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