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For a young guy?

This was my second consideration on snake next to corns for my first snake. Just wondering, thanks!

Some start out with a 10, but since you have to go bigger eventually (I believe they grow 2-3 feet the first year) I say why not just start out bigger. Just start out with the cage you plan to let them grow up in and add plenty of hides for security.
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1.0 Ball Python
"Aragorn"

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0.1 Australian Cattle Dog/Pointer
"Kira"

Sorry just can't afford larger tanks right now

you think of starting with a rubbermaid - it's cheaper. I suggest this because with tanks you usually end up having problems maintaining the correct temps and/or humidity requirements. It's fixable, but often times results in having to spend more money to fix. Just a suggestion. I'm not really sure how long a BP could stay in a 10 gallon. Really depends on what size the snake is to start with.
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My Album

1.0 Ball Python
"Aragorn"

1.0 Kenyan Sand Boa
"Gimli"

0.1 Australian Cattle Dog/Pointer
"Kira"

>>you think of starting with a rubbermaid - it's cheaper. I suggest this because with tanks you usually end up having problems maintaining the correct temps and/or humidity requirements. It's fixable, but often times results in having to spend more money to fix. Just a suggestion. I'm not really sure how long a BP could stay in a 10 gallon. Really depends on what size the snake is to start with.

it took a month for my BP to grow out of the 10 gal.