A glass or acrylic aquarium or terrarium is the best enclosure for a ball python. Both are easy to find at a range of prices, although acrylic is typically more affordable for first-time owners.

In a corner of his terrarium, Onion the ball python lies, arranged in grand coils, and if he seems quite inclined to rest, maybe it's because in his just over 2 years, he's seen rougher days.