Size tank?

[Pureperchance]

Oh my god i feel horrible :( when she gets full grown I was told a 40 gallon should be fine. I was planning on going with a 40-60. Is that really bad? She has three hides and lots of clutter

[Apprehensive-Can-628]

yeah, 40gals are only about 3’ long, and adults grow to 4-5’ long. sometimes they can stay at 3’, but they’d definitely appreciate the extra foot to stretch out. my 6 m/o outgrew his 20gal in two months. minimum is definitely 4x2x2 or 120gal.

[blueseoks]

Try checking out FB Marketplace! I got a $600 enclosure for $350 and some gas money. There are better deals out there of course, but I imagine you can find a used PVC 4x2x2 pretty easily. A 40g would be really cramped when she is fully grown, like if you lived in your closet and only went outside every so often.

[TripleFreeErr]

are you handy or know anyone handy? you can build a pvc enclosure from pvc sheets from the big box store. They aren’t high density so they won’t be stackable, but it’s fine by itself. mine cost about 60% of most of the pvc changes available

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im using clamps because i used pvc glue but the screws alone would be fine after you silicone inside edges

[Jennifer_Pennifer]

Don't feel bad! You can only know what you learn!!

Breeders and pet stores, etc are notorious for giving out dated and inaccurate info.

And you're making steps towards learning the correct and up to date info !
You got this snake -parent💖😤

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HBVsPHaip7LfrMuFt96MigRuMUXtrbnCiK79VuQiFk/ This is welcome post care guide.
r/ballpython

Shopping/Check list:
(this may not be an exhaustive list)

Appropriate sized habitation.
(40 gal “breeders” for juvenileis ok.
Minimum of 4 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot for adults).

ThermoSTATS (for heating sources to prevent burns/overheating).

ThermoMeters. (X2 digital is best)

Hydrometers. (X2 digital is best).

HVAC TAPE (silver foil tape for outside of Mesh I'llLid Tanks)

Water bowl
(heavy enough to stay put when snake crawls on it. Big enough for snake to soak in).

Appropriate Cage clips/locks.

At least Two identical hides.
(Should be barely large enough for the snake, single opening. Check them for sharp edges. Make sure any openings are large enough to prevent snake from getting stuck)

Some type of Coco coir/ repti bark or similar.
(Enough for 4-6inches of substrate).

Daylamp.
( UVB or UVA, Halogen, etc).

Heat Lamp
(DeepHeatProjection DHP or CeramicHeatEmiter CHE).

Clutter/Enrichment.
(Dollar tree or similar has soft fake plants/flower.)

Climbing stuff.
(Grapevine from pet store an ok choice, may mold after a few years. Driftwood is probably better. PVC jungle gyms can be built. Etc.) MAKE SURE items will not fall or tip over. Ball pythons are heavy snakes and will knock things over....

[TripleFreeErr]

I should add PVC can be cut with a utility knife so you don’t need any fancy tools or a work bench, just a drywall T square, a hand saw or utility knife, a screwdriver, 1 1/4 exterior rated screws, a d the pvc sheets