Tank size

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Ok so I spoke to my dad and i might build a new stand with him this weekend that will be a good size for a tank that is 36L x 18W X ??height.

So i have a few questions..

Firstly, what type of aquarium/terrarium should i look at?
I want this for display purposes in my bedroom, so i wont use plastic containers.

I already have all the stuff for my snake in his current tank (an exo terra 24x18x18) but with this next size up, i may need a new UTH cable or mat.. not a big deal.

Anyways if anyone with a similar size configuration could tell me a proper height and What size heating things will be needed. Also brand names or types of stores to buy a terrarium would also be helpful for me. Ideally, i'd like to spend as little as possible, but I do want to make sure i can get a secure lid that is also easy to open and get into.

Thanks

[alessia55]

Why not just build your own cage? It's the cheapest way and it'll be custom made the way you like it. As far as height, my BPs enclosure is 18" tall but he only uses the bottom 12" of it. If you want some ideas, check out Animal Plastics and Boaphile Plastics and the sizes they use. As for heat, ppl use different options. I use a heat mat on a thermostat and it provides the temp ranges just fine, so long as the heat mat is the right size.

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here is a picture of my current enclosure taken today, please let me know if i urgently need a new tank or if my python will be OK in this one for at least a few months..

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...57447782_n.jpg

[Gungirl]

What are the details... heat gradient, ambient air temp, humidity?

This will determine more if it is ok for a few months rather than the looks of it...

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cold side 73-75F
warm side 84-88F surface temp
inside warm hide 93F directly on glass (also this is not allowed to go higher by my thermostat) and like 88-90F on the surface inside that hide.
Humidity usually 51-55%

im just mostly concerned about the size being possibly too small for him because i thought it was ok but some people disagree

[Gungirl]

As long as you can keep his temps and humidity good he should be fine in there for a little while. The main issue with a small enclosure is getting a good heat gradient.

[alessia55]

Size is OK for now. I'd bring your warm side up a bit on the surface he's on. I keep my humidity around 60%. For a few months he should be OK in there but you'll be surprised how quickly they grow!!

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im already surprised at his growth only had him for like 6-7 weeks, its awesome.