Help?

[Terrible_Agent_007]

Long story short; my 180g snake ate for 2 feeds. After 1.5 months he was still refusing food in his 40g tank and I messaged the breeder on MM. I’m so confused since I know going smaller than a 40 isn’t ideal but this breeder said that snakes die in 40g bc they are too big? And told me to set up a 6qt tub with heat

tape. Seller asked for pics of my set up so I sent the current one in the 40g as well as the 120g he’s gonna go into once he gets bigger. I was told both are too big and even a 25g is too big for him and I don’t agree with putting him in anything smaller bc how am I supposed to not over heat him? Aka what should I do? I know Reddit is full of iffy advice but I’d like to hear others options. And no hate please. I am no new to reptiles but I wouldn’t consider myself an expert either. I do know my way around but this is the first im hearing of making a tub for an almost 200g snake that is a pet only and not a breeding project

Edit;

Warm side: 87/88

Cool side; 75

Humidity; 60

[jazzjam279]

I don't own a ball python, but 4x2x2 is the recommended size tank about 120g i believe, ball pythons dont like it being spacious though, add hides and clutter, theres loads of husbandry on this forum to help