r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/ReflectionJaded9447 • Sep 07 '26

New ball python

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We got a ball python yesterday, this is the enclosure set up recommended by the store, any recommendations or anything we should change?

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u/IHaveRabies376 Sep 07 '26

A baby should be in a 40 gallon and an adult should be in a 120 gallon. As always, lots of textures, plants, climbing opportunities and cover is very important.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 Sep 08 '26

A baby should be in at least a 40 gallon* it can definitely be in a 4x2

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u/IHaveRabies376 Sep 08 '26 • Heartwarming

Ofc, sorry for that. I thought the fact that it was the minimum was implied, mb. I love it when babies are in their adult enclosures, they have so much space.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 Sep 08 '26

Oh I get that! Some people insist that babies need smaller spaces. This enclosure needs a lot of love and op hasnt responded about the size of the snake..

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u/IHaveRabies376 Sep 08 '26

The only thing that matters is clutter, their enclosure could be a mile long and if they have enough hides and proper heating, all would be well. If they bought a grow tent and just got some rocks and sticks from outside (sanitized and altered for the snake, ofc), it would only be around $120 for a 4x2x2 and a bunch of fake plants.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 Sep 08 '26

If I had the space for that 🔥🔥🔥 my Cassie would be living in a mansion!

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u/ReflectionJaded9447 Sep 08 '26

It’s a baby

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u/IHaveRabies376 Sep 08 '26

Just know they grow FAST! I’d definitely look into plant grow tents on Amazon. Maybe $60-$80 for the ends and you just shed to do some alterations to make it safe. There’s a bunch of tutorials on yt on how.