does anyone have a idea how i can make my 18x18x24 tank for my 5 month old ball python
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That size is not gonna work for a ball python unfortunately, it’s way too short. While some height is great for a BP, they typically need a tank that is longer than it is wide. It also isn’t possible to create a gradient fit for a BP in an 18x18x24 tank. A baby could probably go in something like a 24x18x18 for a short while, but most adults need a tank that is at least 3-4 feet.
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ty for the info i am gonna buy a longer tank what do you recommend
Depends on how big the snake is atm, but you could also just get the adult tank now to avoid having to size up later on. Most snakes will do just fine in full-size tank so long as it’s set up properly with lots of clutter. How big of a tank he’s gonna need depends on how big he’s gonna get, which is hard to say, but most adult ball pythons will do well in a 4x2x2 tank. I personally like tanks with mesh tops so you can place your heating and such on top of the mesh, and avoid it taking up space inside the tank
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I currently have my young baby boy who’s a small boy (haven’t measured but he weighs 246g rn) in a 80qt sterilite plastic bin which is 24" wide and 15" tall with all sides having latches since it was my favorite to make the bin escape proof. I used a drill gun to screw holes in the sides for air just be slow and careful to not crack the bin. Then I use paper towels which are easy to clean and to make sure all his poops look good and so he doesn’t eat any substrate when eating while he’s young. The plastic bin is heated with an 11" heatmat and thermostat regulator set to 90-93° and holds humidity great, usually around 50-85% from msitings which I only do every few days unless he’s shedding in which I’ll make sure he’s extra misted and leave him alone. When he’s bigger I’ll move him into his big boy home which will be a 4x2 enclosure with UVB, overhead heating through a deep heat projector, a misting system, and substrate (the whole nine yards lol)
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I take it that money is an obstacle you’re trying to avoid, right? The advice given so far is spot on. I would go straight to a 4x2x2 and it will provide a home for the rest of it’s life. If the snake is currently young, just provide plenty of hides on both ends of the tank and other decorations in between to make it feel comfortable. I keep reading replies where people claim that BP’s don’t require height in an enclosure as they aren’t climbers. All I can say to this is that every BP that I have had has enjoyed climbing quite a bit. Maybe the reason they aren’t climbing is because you have them in an enclosure that is 12" tall? Give them the height, something to climb on and sit back and see what happens. I am not saying it’s required, what I am saying is that if it is provided they will use it.
My best advice for you is to keep an eye out on Marketplace and Craigslist for a good used PVC enclosure. Just like tropical fish, people jump into this hobby, charge up a fortune in equipment only to determine it’s just not for them and they end up selling it all at a huge loss. PVC is excellent for holding humidity and heat and it is also very easy to clean. Compared to using old fish tanks the PVC enclosures are so much better and your reptile will be much happier when you are able to provide the right temp and humidity they require. Another great place is to head out to the nearest reptile show and go on the last day a few hours before it closes. Many vendors will drop prices because they don’t want to pack as much up and take home with them. Have cash in hand and you can save a bunch. Good luck in finding the right enclosure for a great deal.
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I believe ANY snake will climb in any enclosure looking for a way out…….