It really is up to what YOU want, what works best for YOU AND YOUR ANIMAL.
There are pros and cons to each type of enclosure...
Tubs = inexpensive, easy to maintain, BUT lack visual appeal
Tanks = fairly priced, visually appealing BUT require more work to maintain
PVC = easy to maintain, visually appealing BUT more expensive
Tubs are the suggested starter enclosure for many reasons, but tanks can certainly work. I've maintained tanks for the duration of my snake keeping years and have had no problems. BUT...I'm willing to put in the time required to make sure they are properly maintained.
That being said, I would LOVE to eventually switch to PVC as I get deeper into the hobby and grow my collection. For me, at least now and for the foreseeable future, my snakes are pets and I choose to maintain tanks for the visual appeal until I can afford to switch to PVC.
Maybe someday if I decide to get into breeding I will use a rack system, but until then, my snakes are kept in display enclosures and always will be.
If you're looking for ease and a great way to grow with the snake, a tub may be best. As your snake grows and you gain experience, you can get new tubs and eventually you may decide to get a "forever" enclosure. But, if you want to go with a tank it can certainly be done, people do it all the time. Just be prepared for some headaches and extra work.
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