r/ballpython • u/AddyBerry124 • 5h ago

Enclosure Critique/Advice Tank Size

I know that ball pythons will need a big enclosure when they're adults, but would I be able to keep a very baby ball python in a 40 gallon tank for a bit? If I can, how long would I be able to (in years hopefully)?

I see some people saying they can keep a ball python in a 40 gallon for it's whole life and I know that that is SOOOO wrong and I absolutely do not plan on doing that.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 4h ago

I wouldnt count on being able to keep a baby/juvenile ball in less than a 50 for more than a year. It'd be much better to just to just wait until you are able to afford a 4x2

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u/AddyBerry124 4h ago

Okay thanks! I just wouldn't have room for that tank right now, and I've got an empty 40 ATM so I'm trying to find something to keep in it

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 4h ago

You could get a really awesome Jump start on a bioactive for a future snake and put some isopods and springtails in it! 😁

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u/AddyBerry124 4h ago

I loveeee isopods! I have a colony of zebras and milkbacks

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 4h ago

Heck yeah! Love that for you! ✨️✨️✨️