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Question

Does the size of the tank affect the size of the snake? I know with fish it does, but is it the same with snakes? Also I know that generally an animal will grow much bigger in the wild than in captivity, does this have anything to do with it?

Please only answer if you know what you are talking about!

Thanks alot in advance!

Answer 1

No. A fish will grow to the size of its environment, but snakes do not - they continue to grow regardless of the size of their enclosure. This means that if you are thinking of getting a large species as a pet, you must have an enclosure large enough to comfortably accomodate the animal at its full growth. Many people buy large pythons and boas as babies, without realizing or thinking about how large they will grow. The poor snake ends up in a cramped tank, or is given away to a zoo or animal sanctuary when the owner can no longer look after it.

Also, snakes usually grow larger in captivity than in the wild, not the other way round. Snakes in captivity will be fed regularly, whilst those in the wild can go months without food - remember that most of the energy a snake obtains from food goes to growth, unlike in mammals where the majority of energy goes to maintaining body temperature. Snakes grow throughout their lives, though the growth rate will slow considerably once the snake is adult - a snake in captivity is likely to live longer than one in the wild, since nothing will try to kill it and it will receive medical treatment if it gets ill. Some unscrupulous breeders even deliberately overfeed young snakes to make them grow larger, which can result in a build-up of fat around the snake&#039;s organs - this can lead to premature death. Obesity is just as bad for snakes as it is for humans, and once a snake is overweight it is very hard for them to shift the fat.

If you are thinking of getting a pet snake, I would recommend starting out with a fairly small species, for example a corn snake or garter snake, and do plenty of research on your chosen species before purchasing it.

Answer 2

yes if the tank is bigger then it would be easier for the python to move easily and  grow fast and longer.

yes in wild life they move everywhere and that is type of exercise for them(that is why we take our dogs for a walk daily).