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Large tanks stress snakes?

RonanRat

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Can't say that five times fast! So, I understand that a huge tank containing a small or juv snake will stress them out. I was wondering why, like the reason behind it. I ask because I'm planning on getting my first herp soon (a ball python) and noticed that bit. I have a 35 gallon long aquarium and all necessary supplies, but I definitely don't want to stress a little guy out by putting him in there. Not specifically ball python related but I guess I was just wondering why huge tanks freak them out! :shrug01:

Thanks for looking, sorry for sounding like a complete newb, haha.
 
Hi,
Because they feel more secure, and less intimidated in a smaller cage when there a juv.
It also depends on what type of hide and security options you offer it in a large cage.
 
There's a great big world out there, and it is intimidating. Lots of things want to eat them. You can use a big cage, IF you set it up properly for them - lots of cover, secure hides, etc. If they don't feel safe, they are less likely to thrive.
 
Different species have different requirements I'm sure, so this might not apply to ball pythons - but I have snakes in a large tank doing just fine. The key is lots of small hides so that they can get into a small space when wanted.

My nocturnal snakes spend all day tucked into tiny hides, but move around the tank freely at night, which is what I'm sure they'd be doing in the wild.
 
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