Advice on New BP Home

[TalonNC]

It's time to upgrade my BP tank from his little 20gal that can barely fit to 2 hides and his water bowl to something a little bigger. I was told a 40 Breeder was the the next(and final) step up for a BP. So i have a couple of questions.

1. What are the WxDxH of a typical 40 breeder? Does 40 Breeder mean 40Gallon tank?
2. I was at petsmart and i saw a cool ExoTerra for $179, i like the front opening (as i hate picking up my Goldie from above) Are ExoTerra' Terrariums good?
3. What's the typical Price of a 40 Breeder?


More questions may come to mind but these would help me get started in my search for a new living arrangement for my BP

[Snakefood]

^^^^ ditto^^^^

HUbby is going to build a front opening snake cabinet for my B/P's and would love to know what dimensions to make them.

Great question!!

[mykee]

OP: All of these answers can be found much quicker through Google.
In fact, I just went to Google, typed in "40 breeder" and got all the answers to your questions in under 20 seconds.
You're welcome.

Snakefood: I personally wouldn't go any larger than a 30 gallon for a ball python; more than enough size for even the largest female.

[Snakefood]

sure but if it gets answered here before I get to searching, why even better!!

[mykee]

So you're saying you would rather someone else do the legwork for you?
Lazy...

[Snakefood]

sometimes!!

But seriously, I thought this was what this forum was about, any question asked here could be answered by searching the internet. Yet, somehow, people can ask questions and get actual answers to them

[TalonNC]

Well i wont be building as i don't have a building bone in my body...

but really wanted to know from experienced real people here vs researchers and advertisers on google....

[Snakefood]

And if Mykee would actually ANSWER the question, you would have it from an experienced keeper!!

enter, stage left....Mykee

[Lankyrob]

Personally (tho Mykee will disagree ) i put my current (and any future) Royals into a 4x2x2ft vivarium.

[Snakefood]

thx Rob!!

Besides, how can Mykee disagree when he won't answer??

[TalonNC]

Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Personally (tho Mykee will disagree ) i put my current (and any future) Royals into a 4x2x2ft vivarium.

where would i find something like this or did you have to build? (i'm not a builder)

[Snakefood]

if your not a builder you can find them at certain pet stores, especially ones who specialize in reptiles. or on-line.

they are no-where near cheap!!

[Lankyrob]

My local reptile shop owners dad is a cabinet maker, who retired but now spends his days making custom size vivs A 4x2x2 costs about £200-£250 here

[mykee]

The pressure!!!!

Ok, some keepers keep their reptiles in larger enclosures (i.e. Lanky) and if they provide enough hides and perfect husbandry, they can work out perfectly. I personally keep my ball pythons in Rubbermaids, but when you have over 120, space is an issue.
Many breeders keep their ball pythons in the underbed Rubbermaids (16X33X6 which is the same floor space as a 30-33 gallon aquarium.
Whatever works for you, I refuse to debate this issue, I could honestly care less about what type of enclosure YOU use, all MY ball pythons are happy how they live.
Keep in mind husbandry is the primary concern with any new enclosure.

[lady_bug87]

Originally Posted by mykee

So you're saying you would rather someone else do the legwork for you?
Lazy...

thank you! You just settled an argument I've been having with my husband you are the best.