{"id":77562,"date":"2022-04-22T04:10:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T04:10:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:10:25","slug":"can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a ball python live in a terrarium?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Can_a_ball_python_live_in_a_terrarium\" title=\"Can a ball python live in a terrarium?\">Can a ball python live in a terrarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#How_big_should_a_terrarium_be_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"How big should a terrarium be for a ball python?\">How big should a terrarium be for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_is_a_good_terrarium_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What is a good terrarium for a ball python?\">What is a good terrarium for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a 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ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Can_a_terrarium_be_too_big_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"Can a terrarium be too big for a ball python?\">Can a terrarium be too big for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_is_the_best_size_terrarium_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What is the best size terrarium for a ball python?\">What is the best size terrarium for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Is_a_40_gallon_terrarium_big_enough_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"Is a 40 gallon terrarium big enough for a ball python?\">Is a 40 gallon terrarium big enough for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_size_tank_do_I_need_for_a_2_foot_ball_python\" title=\"What size tank do I need for a 2 foot ball python?\">What size tank do I need for a 2 foot ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_type_of_terrarium_is_best_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What type of terrarium is best for a ball python?\">What type of terrarium is best for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Can_you_put_a_ball_python_in_a_terrarium\" title=\"Can you put a ball python in a terrarium?\">Can you put a ball python in a terrarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_should_a_ball_python_enclosure_have\" title=\"What should a ball python enclosure have?\">What should a ball python enclosure have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_is_a_good_size_tank_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What is a good size tank for a ball python?\">What is a good size tank for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Is_a_40_gallon_tank_good_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"Is a 40 gallon tank good for a ball python?\">Is a 40 gallon tank good for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_kind_of_tank_does_a_ball_python_need\" title=\"What kind of tank does a ball python need?\">What kind of tank does a ball python need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_size_terrarium_do_you_need_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What size terrarium do you need for a ball python?\">What size terrarium do you need for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_does_a_ball_python_need_in_its_enclosure\" title=\"What does a ball python need in its enclosure?\">What does a ball python need in its enclosure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_type_of_enclosure_is_best_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"What type of enclosure is best for a ball python?\">What type of enclosure is best for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_snakes_can_live_in_a_screen_cage\" title=\"What snakes can live in a screen cage?\">What snakes can live in a screen cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Do_ball_pythons_like_vertical_enclosures\" title=\"Do ball pythons like vertical enclosures?\">Do ball pythons like vertical enclosures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Can_a_tank_be_too_big_for_a_snake\" title=\"Can a tank be too big for a snake?\">Can a tank be too big for a snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_ball_python_need\" title=\"How big of a tank does a ball python need?\">How big of a tank does a ball python need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#Is_a_60_gallon_tank_too_big_for_a_ball_python\" title=\"Is a 60 gallon tank too big for a ball python?\">Is a 60 gallon tank too big for a ball python?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-ball-python-live-in-a-terrarium\/#What_size_Viv_does_a_ball_python_need\" title=\"What size Viv does a ball python need?\">What size Viv does a ball python need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_ball_python_live_in_a_terrarium\"><\/span>Can a ball python live in a terrarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ball pythons seem to recognize and respond well to live plants. I recommend heavy-duty plants to hold up to the snake&#8217;s weight and activity level. Our ball python kit includes an LED light suitable for growing terrarium plants that can deal with your snakes weight and tendencies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_terrarium_be_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>How big should a terrarium be for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40 gallon terrarium<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_terrarium_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What is a good terrarium for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall Best 1. <b>Exo Terra Glass Natural Terrarium Kit View on Amazon Read Review<\/b>Best Glass Terrarium 2. REPTI ZOO Reptile Glass Terrarium Tank Double Hinge Door View on Amazon Read ReviewFeatures Hinged doors, front ventilationFeatures Hinged doors, screen top2 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_snake_tank_be_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>How big should a snake tank be for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons have specific tank size requirements, ranging from <b>10-gallon enclosures for hatchlings to 120-gallon enclosures (or at least 8 square feet of floor area and 2u2032 feet of vertical space for climbing) for adults.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_terrarium_does_a_ball_python_need\"><\/span>What kind of terrarium does a ball python need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40 gallon terrarium<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_ball_python_in_a_screen_enclosure\"><\/span>Can you keep a ball python in a screen enclosure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most adult ball pythons will need <b>a terrarium that provides between 3 and 6 square feet of space and 12 to 18 inches of height. Whereas, young ball pythons require only a small fraction of that space. For easy measurements, newborn to young snake needs a 20-gallon tank, whereas an adult needs at least a 40-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_terrarium_be_too_big_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>Can a terrarium be too big for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Can a Ball Python cage be too BIG? If you&#8217;re getting a small neonate, a big cage will probably stress it out and you may have problems feeding. However, <b>a large cage is probably fine for an adult snake as long as they have enough places to seek shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_size_terrarium_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What is the best size terrarium for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat\/Housing A baby ball python can be housed in a <b>10-20 gallon tank, but an adult will need an enclosure that is a minimum of 3 or 4-feet long, such as a 55-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_40_gallon_terrarium_big_enough_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>Is a 40 gallon terrarium big enough for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For baby and juvenile ball pythons under 3u2032 feet long, an enclosure of 10 to 20 gallons in size is sufficient. However, <b>as your ball python reaches their adult size of 4 to 5u2032 feet, they will need a 40+ gallon tank with at least 2 to 3u2032 feet of vertical climbing space<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_tank_do_I_need_for_a_2_foot_ball_python\"><\/span>What size tank do I need for a 2 foot ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Can a Ball Python cage be too BIG? If you&#8217;re getting a small neonate, a big cage will probably stress it out and you may have problems feeding. However, <b>a large cage is probably fine for an adult snake as long as they have enough places to seek shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_terrarium_is_best_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What type of terrarium is best for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best tank for a ball python should provide <b>at least 4.5 cubic feet (0.13 mxb3) of space with 4.5 square feet (0.42 m) of floor space. They&#8217;re usually 36 inches (0.91 m) by 18 inches (0.46 m) by 12 inches (0.3 m) and made from clear plastic or glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_ball_python_in_a_terrarium\"><\/span>Can you put a ball python in a terrarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat\/Housing A baby ball python can be housed in a <b>10-20 gallon tank, but an adult will need an enclosure that is a minimum of 3 or 4-feet long, such as a 55-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_ball_python_enclosure_have\"><\/span>What should a ball python enclosure have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic\/PVC: These enclosures can also be quite attractive, easy to clean, hold humidity well, are lightweight, and are more durable than their glass counterparts. They&#8217;re also opaque on all sides but the front, and of course front-opening. Plastic and PVC enclosures are the most popular with ball python owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_size_tank_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What is a good size tank for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat\/Housing A baby ball python can be housed in a <b>10-20 gallon tank, but an adult will need an enclosure that is a minimum of 3 or 4-feet long, such as a 55-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_40_gallon_tank_good_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>Is a 40 gallon tank good for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While younger and smaller ball pythons can often do well in smaller enclosures, <b>a 40-gallon option is an optimal ball python enclosure size for adults.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tank_does_a_ball_python_need\"><\/span>What kind of tank does a ball python need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best tank for a ball python should provide <b>at least 4.5 cubic feet (0.13 mxb3) of space with 4.5 square feet (0.42 m) of floor space. They&#8217;re usually 36 inches (0.91 m) by 18 inches (0.46 m) by 12 inches (0.3 m) and made from clear plastic or glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_terrarium_do_you_need_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What size terrarium do you need for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat\/Housing A baby ball python can be housed in a 10-20 gallon tank, but an adult will need an enclosure that is a minimum of 3 or 4-feet long, such as a 55-gallon tank.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_ball_python_need_in_its_enclosure\"><\/span>What does a ball python need in its enclosure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40 gallon terrarium<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_enclosure_is_best_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>What type of enclosure is best for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most adult ball pythons will need <b>a terrarium that provides between 3 and 6 square feet of space and 12 to 18 inches of height. Whereas, young ball pythons require only a small fraction of that space. For easy measurements, newborn to young snake needs a 20-gallon tank, whereas an adult needs at least a 40-gallon tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_snakes_can_live_in_a_screen_cage\"><\/span>What snakes can live in a screen cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because the screen tops of most reptile tanks allow sufficient air circulation and light penetration, they are good for all lizards from deserts or other dry, sunny environments. Many iguanids, agamids, lacertids and skinks are some examples. <b>Many tortoises and snakes from arid environments also do well in these tanks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_like_vertical_enclosures\"><\/span>Do ball pythons like vertical enclosures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Correct dimensions. Ball pythons do not tend to climb as much as some species, so <b>you should choose an enclosure that has more horizontal than vertical space<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_tank_be_too_big_for_a_snake\"><\/span>Can a tank be too big for a snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40 gallon terrarium<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_ball_python_need\"><\/span>How big of a tank does a ball python need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: can a tank be too big? <b>Yes, humidity levels would be hard to keep up, you would need to make a lid for it that just has holes for the heat lamps. However, it would be possible to make the snake feel comfortable, you would need about four hides, two on cool side and two on the hot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_60_gallon_tank_too_big_for_a_ball_python\"><\/span>Is a 60 gallon tank too big for a ball python?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40-gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_Viv_does_a_ball_python_need\"><\/span>What size Viv does a ball python need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40 gallon terrarium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a ball python live in a terrarium?How big should a terrarium be for a ball python?What is a good terrarium for a ball python?How big should a snake tank be for a ball python?What kind of terrarium does a ball python need?Can you keep a ball python in a screen enclosure?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77562"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77562\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}