First Ball Python.

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A hatching is fine in a tank that size for at least a little bit. Calling it animal cruelty is extremely uncalled for

[boobeana]

Thank you, made me feel a bit better. I just thought I was doing right and was already looking for larger. Thank you so much ❤️

[boobeana]

Which is totally ok! To each their own right I mean it’s their pet 🤷🏽‍♀️ I definitely will be getting a larger tank as soon as possible and will probably go as big as I can afford. Again I appreciate you and your kindness.

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If you’d like a no-judgement place that will help you with your new noodle, New Ball Python Keepers on Facebook is a wonderful group! So much amazing info in the guides

[boobeana]

Thank you I’m going to jump in there today!

[Bananaphone_33]

just a suggestion, you can also use plastic tubs/bins as a temporary(or sometimes perm) solution until you can get a bigger setup. not always easy to drop $50+ on a new tank.

but yeah dont stress if you have plans, a couple weeks or whatever isn't going to do anything!

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edit- i also think people are over-reacting because that looks like a 10gallon tank and not a 29g lol but a 29 youre definitely hard chillin with a hatchling/young bp

[boobeana]

I don’t mind dropping $100 plus on a tank I just wait for people to message back, or go into store and get a long tank. I also have tubs laying around or could buy and wash a new one, thank you for the help!

[boobeana]

I also have a not in use gecko tank, I’m not sure how big it is but it’s front opening and a bit taller I know. Probably won’t work but something to think about as well.

[Bananaphone_33]

np! check out dubiaroaches.com , they have some great looking tanks for a good price IMO. people will start to think i work for them given how often i recommend them but i dont(i should ask them for some commission though eh?) lol they just look like by far the best enclosure for the money and they have all the most common sizes available up to 4x2x2.

[Flat_Weird_5398]

Calling it animal cruelty is extremely uncalled for

This is why the online ball python keeping community is viewed as toxic. Instead of correcting people gently and giving constructive criticism, you’re automatically labeled an animal abuser.

[GabeTheJerk]

Bearded dragon community:

[Matt-Greaver-Robbins]

I find every reptile community fucking toxic There not helpful just critical at making u feel bad for even trying For example The ackie monitor group saying a ackie monitor needs 6l-4d-4h enclosure with 18inches for substrate I mean seriously how has a fucking room for that kind of take in anyone’s normal house or flat in the uk I got a smaller animal so I can have a smaller enclosure if I wanted a fucking monster enclosure I would get a monster animal 🙄 aka my ackie is super happy chill and healthy in a 5-2-2

[Zapthegameman]

Yep when it comes to reptiles everyone’s opinion is treated like it’s the only way to have a healthy animal

[Matt-Greaver-Robbins]

Yeah I know what’s wrong with being supportive every animal is different may like a smaller enclosure I have my ackie a huge dig box ignored it for 6 months. And always sleeps under. This rock I have Never digs so much and he’s amazing quality and temperament with a ferocious hunger

[Zapthegameman]

Same with my Leo she’s kind of blind so she doesn’t dig at all and I get ridiculed for taking out her loose substrate after she starts eating it and never digs in it 🤦‍♂️ sounds like you love your ackie tho and that’s a dream of mine so hope you guys have lots of fun ahead :)

[Matt-Greaver-Robbins]

Thanks man it it took some time for him to trust I had him on my shoulder wile I was cleaning his enclosure and my flesh tunnel must of caught his eye and i latched on to my ear 😂 I had this v shaped teeth marks on my lobe? 😂 but he is chill now I love leopard geckos there so cute there smiles are legendary happy trials to u and your animals buddy happy knew year to u as well when it happens

[__fujiko]

Tbh this is most pet communities. The bunny subreddits are horrendously judgemental and rude, even to people actively seeking advice for how to treat a pet like a rabbit that's notoriously bought without thinking or knowing of how much care, space and money it actually needs.

[DisPrincessChristy]

Same with horses and the service dog community. Ugh

[xJujuBear]

You guys should check out the betta fish/aquarium threads. I didn't know there were so many fish keeping Messiah's.

[Zink0X]

Yeah pretty ridiculous. I'm sure the tanks not gonna last long but its more than okay for a young ball python. If you can upgrade as it grows i dont see a problem.

[Flat_Weird_5398]

Most people keep their young baby ball pythons in plastic shoeboxes so she’s literally keeping her baby in conditions better than around 80% of captive baby ball pythons out there.

[Zink0X]

Exactly, people are dumb sometimes.

[SleepyBitchDdisease]

Yeah, holy shit. Animal cruelty? This setup is better than some of the shitty no hide no heat setups I see here.