I want to get a carpet python, either a jungle or coastal. Im wanting to put it in a 29 Gallon Sterlite container. I want to get a baby so I dont want it to stress out by this large enclosure. Do you think it would stress out? If so then what size would u suggest and then when to change to the larger one? I also don't want to attach an undertank heating pad if I am goin to change enclosures. Is there anyway to do this without sticking it to the smaller enclosure?
Thanks
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When to change size
msubigdawg
Jun 22, 2004 12:22 AM
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worldsocold
Jun 22, 2004 12:48 PM
Im not sure but I know my carpets as baby's where raised in a custom cage (5 L x 2 1/2 h x 3 W) They didn't seem to mind, However, Now as 2 year olds, they always want bigger, and want out of the not so small "Small cage".
janome
Jun 22, 2004 06:44 PM
I don't know how big a 29 gallon sterlite container is but I have a 5 foot jungle that I kept in a 40 gallon breeder tank. She got so restless that I moved her to an 80 gallon tank.
Carpets like to climb around so they like room. Babies probably don't need that much room at first but be prepared to give it room to roam as it gets bigger. I have heard human heating pads will work for under tank heating.
