Is this aquarium big enough for a Ball Python?

Question

The aquarium i have measures 24" L x 16 3/4" H x 12 1/2" W. How long would this be suitable for a Ball Python? When would i need to upgrade?

Answer 1

This is a twenty gallon, which are relatively good for ball pythons. HOWEVER, what you are describing is a 20 gal Tall. You want either a 20 gal long or a 20 gal wide (breeder) The tall tanks provide less floorspace and make controlling temperature more difficult. While ball pythons do like to climb, they will spend the majority of their time on the ground.



A ten gallon is ideal for a baby. The tank you have now would be too big. Too much space freaks out this species. I suppose if you added many different hiding places in the tank and cut down on open space it may be okay. Can't guarantee that though.



Really, I do not recommend the tall tanks--especially if this is your first snake. Ball pythons are notorious for refusing to eat, developing health problems, etc, if temperatures or humidity are even off by the slightest bit. The tall tanks make temperature harder to control.



A 20 long or wide would be suitable for an adult ball python between 3-4 ft. If you get the 4 1/2-5 footers, you may want to consider upgrading to a 30 or 40 gallon. The minimum amount of space you want is the area of the tank (length x width) should be at least 2/3 the length of the snake.



Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about what I said above.

Answer 2

Snakes don't require alot of room because snakes feel secure in confined areas. But there should be enough room for snake to roam freely about or around water dish and some type of hide.

12 gt sterilite tub size 11 in x 16 in x 6 in for hatchlings

28 qt sterilite tub size 23 in x 16 x 6 in for yearlings (1-2 yo)

41 qt 34 x 16x 6 for adults

So judging off that it would be suited for a yearling. Keep an eye on your ball, you should be able to tell when to upgrade.

(measurements are in length x width x height)





Additional details: should be good in that for first couple years then depending on growth

Answer 3

A ball python would do just fine in this tank. Sounds like a 20 gallon long to me, which is what my ball python is in right now. For a good portion of its life it will be perfect for him, but once fully grown you may want to invest in a 40 gallon breeder, which isn't too expensive, especially if you get one used at a pet store or craigslist. But for a large portion of its life it will live healthily and happily in the tank you described. I hope you enjoy your new python, they're amazing pets. Lots of fun, not a huge amount of maintenance, and look beautiful. Good luck :)

Answer 4

IMHO - fifty five gallon is just too tremendous for a ball python. Some will adapt simply first-rate, however the majority can be careworn. Plus, I in my view would not wish to must totally holiday down and lug a fifty five gallon tank to the toilet each and every month to your per month disinfection of the enclosure. In truth, I do not use tanks in any respect, all of my ball pythons are housed in tubs, the biggest being housed in forty one quart tubs. If you've been following BHB's SnakeBytesTV on YouTube, he commented approximately delivering higher enclosures for pythons, that if you happen to gave a burmese python a room for an enclosure, it could regularly be curled up in a single nook of the room, with the leisure of the distance wasted. Same factor applies to shy animals like ball pythons. Lots of wasted house, plenty of house to TRY to preserve hot and funky aspect temps proper, preserve ambient temps proper, AND preserve the humidity proper 24/7. Many keepers have attempted, however with out spending a LOT of cash on adjustments, few have effectually been ready to preserve 50% humidity, ninety-ninety four hot aspect temps, eighty-eighty four cool aspect temps and eighty five measure ambient temps (all whilst) in a fifty five gallon enclosure.

Answer 5

Yes it is.Snakes don't really prefer a lot of room.but that sounds good.how big is your snake.i have a baby ball python in a 10- gallon tank now.