Hi. I'm new to the forum, and to snakes in general. I did some online research for a beginner 1st snake, and obviously I've been mostly seeing corn and BP. I thought I would like the corns better since they tend to be a bit more active, but now I think I'm going to go for the python. I just love the thicker bodies, and the shape of their heads.

Anyway... so while I'm not 100% sure that I'm going for the BP, I'm about 80% there.

So, a few questions on the enclosure...

I'm probably going to go with a glass tank, since I have easy access to them. I'm probably going to go for a 36x18 (depending on height, can range between 30-65 gallons). Do I need to worry about getting nipped accessing the tank from the top? Read that you should approach the snake from his side or on his level, and not from above like a predator. Is this much of an issue to be concerned about?

And, besides maybe requiring a little more effort to maintain the humidity, what other negative issues or challenges might the "glass" tank produce?

Then... the 36x18... would that be a good size for an adult? Preferably BP, but maybe corn.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Had a lot more questions I was thinking in my head, as I was driving to work... now that I'm in front of the computer typing, I cannot remember them. Go figure.