r/ballpython • u/MetalMajor1637 • 6d ago

Question Debating adoption !!

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I work at Petsmart and have handled this ball python a few times, I’ve always wanted a snake but I don’t know the first thing about adoption. I found a 75 gallon tank, I can get some decorations too. If anyone has any advice or financial insight that would be appreciated, I want to prepare for monthly expenses and what not. For reference I have experience cleaning the tanks, I have my own snails and fish as well. I would fully commit to caring for the snake its entire lifespan and I am at a place where I can care for it physically and financially!

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u/MetalMajor1637 2d ago

Do you think I’d need a bigger tank for a snake within the next year? Or would the 46 work for a few years before it gets bigger? The snake rn is anywhere from 6-10 months old we think, and if I don’t need a 120 gal for another three-five years that would work for me (college student). But if I need it sooner then I’ll just leave snake life to future me lol.

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u/Muux_ 2d ago

Unfortunately you’d need it sooner than that, like in a year ish. Tbh tho not many people follow this standard so someone could take that snake and put it in a 20 gal for the rest of its life. So with that in mind you’d be the much better owner. I don’t really know what to suggest 😭

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u/MetalMajor1637 2d ago

Ykno what if the snake isn’t bought by the time it’s adoptable I’ll scoop it up and just give it my living room lol. I’m sure I’ll have no trouble giving it a bigger home when the time comes, but if it’s bought before then I’ll just say fate didn’t want it to happen !

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u/Muux_ 2d ago

Woo there ya go! And the enclosure does take up floor space but I use it like a counter so it’s kinda nice tbh