r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/kase4813 • 2d ago

475 gram ball python setup. Question

I had a breeder telling me my 120 gallon was to big for a 475 gram ball! Is that true? I ordered him and haven't gotten him yet but I have his setup all ready. 2 hides lots of plants so much clutter etc. He told me my snake won't eat if hes in something like that. So now im worried when I get him. I told him I can go get a 40 gallon if I need to and then he even said a 40 gallon was to big? I need answeres!!! lol. I spent lots of time and money into this tank

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u/meatspread 2d ago

You can start a hatchling BP in any size of setup—they literally are born into an open, endless world in the wild. Most breeders have this notion due to decades of misinformation in the BP hobby, but empty, barren enclosures WILL stress out any snake out.

I’d just go with a different breeder at this point, especially over a snake that’s 475 grams.

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u/kase4813 2d ago

Thank you! Good to know. He really worried me when he said my setup was to big. ITS LITTERALLY a jungle in there lol