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i was just curious, i am going to purchase a hatching ball python, i have done a considerable amount of research over the internet and from the ball python manuel but one thing that doesn't seem right to me is, from what i have read it says that a 30 gallon tank is appropriate for an adult ball python. that seems small i was just curious as to how big the cages many of you are using? thanks.

I have my yearling in a 50 gallon breeder (36x18x19). they don't need a lot of room and aren't that active (especially when older and especially compared to say other species). I personally prefer the 50 gallon over the 30 gallon just because I like the bigger size. You can go bigger, just be sure to provide a lot of hides (also the right size-tight, snug and low) for security. Especially if you put a hatchling or young BP in a cage/tank that big. I'm actually planning on moving my BP into a 48x24x18 size cage before the end of the year. But many use the 30 gallon (or similiar dimensions) with no problem.

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Check Out My Albums

1.0 Ball Python "Aragorn"
1.0 Kenyan Sand Boa "Gimli"
1.0 Saharan Sand Boa "Frodo"
0.1 Rough-Scale Sand Boa "Arwen"
0.1 California Kingsnake "Gentoo"
1.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Indigo"
1.0 Snow Corn snake "Chile"

0.1 Australian Cattle Dog/Pointer
"Kira"