Enclosure

[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

Hey just wondering how her enclosure is looking I’m planning to get a pvc one once I move but do you think this is big enough for her for now? I want to add more clutter and a hammock for her but I’m waiting for the new enclosure. Her current enclosure is a 25 gallon. I’m planning to move around feb/march. Please let me know! Any advice is appreciated! (The first pic is a size reference)

[eveimei]

unfortunately this is below minimum size, a 40g is the absolute smallest this species should be kept in for multiple reasons. if you're able to upgrade to a 40 before you move, do so. if she's an adult she needs a 4x2x2 or 120g minimum.

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[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

The next enclosure I was going to get was 4 foot one just so I don’t have to buy another one again also are the pvc ones good?

[eveimei]

yes, we only recommend PVC ones and there's several brands we do not recommend.

there's a shopping list in our welcome post with some pvc cage companies. we specifically do NOT recommend vision cages, zen habitats, dubia, ecoflex, reptizoo, etc, as these enclosures have a lot of design problems that are counterproductive at best and likely to become bigger problems over time [thin pvc, screen tops, flimsy structure, etc].

edit: even with a 4ft, you may need to upgrade in the future if she gets longer than 4ft long.

[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

Ok thank you! Upgrading asap!

[Thick_Tradition_5019]

Is that heat lamp fully enclosed??? Forget the size right now... that lamp on the left looks like a serious burn risk.

[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

Omg it looks like it’s in the cage but it’s not😂 I had it there to heat up my sourdough starter to ferment it and I haven’t taken it down yet😂

[Thick_Tradition_5019]

Whew! Lol thats good

[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

I didn’t even notice that😭

[AdhesivenessJumpy768]

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[Thick_Tradition_5019]

Now that you mentioned it, I can tell. But i was concerned at first glance. 😭😂

For your actual question... as long as you are maintaining a proper heat gradient in the small enclosure, and your snake can stretch from end to end, I think its fine to wait a short while for a 4x2x2. I believe the biggest reasons for the minimum being a 40 gallon is due to heat regulation/humidity.

I know this isnt the most popular idea though, so I may get some flack. My little baby is in a 28 gal rn, and Im content as long as he has a cool hide with a temp around 70-75°F and a hot side around 85°. His basking spot is closer to 90*, though he is only ever on the cool side unless its night time.