DEBATE: Housing of Ball Pythons

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Well there have been many informative debates going on lately with people contributing very valid points. I therefore have a battle to start here, something that has been bothering me since i started herping.

Please note I am using ball pythons as a specific as it is most said with them. Why is it said that a ball python should have a really small enclosure when they are small? What proof is there of this? What justification is there? What is the reasoning behind this statement? I really do not understand it, I mean over in Africa I am quite sure that they do not live in little tuppawares, nor any specifc area of a similar size. Im hoping someone will clear this up for me, as from my perspective it is an excuse to house them in cheap enclosures.