Can i put a ball python in a large enclosure?

Question

i have a 55 gallon tank and want to get a baby ball python

Answer 1

Yes, just make sure they have a few small hidey holes and plenty of things to crawl over and under as well as a heat lamp at one end only so they can adjust their own body temps.

Answer 2

yes, just put the heat lamp more tord the middle rather than all the end

Answer 3

Thats plenty of space!  Have you seen the size of spaces they get in the "breeder racks" that the large ball python breeders use?  Make sure you have a hot/cool side, have hide caves, water dishes, and some fun climbing stuff in there if you want to make it look cool.  Your snake will never outgrow the 55gal tank.

Good luck!  I love the ball pythons!

Answer 4

NOOOOOOO theyll get too stressed and die they liked small places thats why im keeping my baby ball python in a 10 gallon and then after a couple months im moving it to a 20 gallon and after a year im puting it in a 25 gallon and after 2 years ill put him in a 30 gallon and then he'll live in that cage for the rest of his life

Answer 5

yes he will love it

Answer 6

Hello; a cage of that size should be fine. Some Ball pythons do get stressed in too large of enclosure; but there are a couple of things you can do to circumvent that. :)

First off, have plenty of hides in various parts of the terrarium. I would say at least four for a 55 gallon tank; preferably more.

Second, have things like faux plants, sterilized branches, and/or fixed rock formations made for reptile use in the terrarium. Not only will they add to the looks of the terrarium and aid in the shedding process by giving your snake something to rub against, but your Ball python will also feel secure when moving around in the tank because of the cover that the cage accessories provide.

And third, be on the look-out for any signs of stress. If your Ball python seems restless, refuses to eat, or seems agitated at all; it may be prudent to put your Ball python in a smaller cage until it gets a bit older. For further reference; here is a website that discusses the various signs of stress in reptiles:

http://www.anapsid.org/signs.html

Anyway; that is my two cents. ;)

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you.

Good luck!