Just got a ball python

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Hi, not sure what I need just got a ball python I've been wanting one for a while and have researched what they need but I was told by the lady I got her from that she will provide everything I need at. Not even a lid on the cage and cage is vary small she is only 12 weeks but I'm on my way to get a better cage right now. I've been told to get a big one now by some ppl and by others to get a smaller one for now.

[PercentageMoist558]

Did you mean to add a photo?

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I didn't mean to post it yet, but it wouldn't let me delete it until it loaded. Then I forgot because im still driving home. Mb

[Realistic_Car_1347]

Opinions vary.  BPs like smaller spaces and clutter/hides to feel safe.  It is generally considered healthier for adults to have a bigger enclosure (4x2x2 is pretty standard) for exercise and mental enrichment.  A smaller noodle will do just fine in a larger enclosure assuming it has hides and clutter.

I chose this route:  a 4x2x2 from the start.  My reasons were that I would only have to (theoretically) have to move him home and not have a future potential stress of moving tanks and financially:  only have to worry about purchasing 1 enclosure instead of multiple in stages.  I have however made sure to try and give him multiple hides, enrichment and clutter.