I tried out a tank when I first got a ball pythons some years ago. Had horribles problems with keeping the temps and humidity at correct numbers. Moved my snakes in to tubs and could not be happier! Temps and humidity stay at perfect numbers. NEVER will I use a tank for a snake again. Not worth the stress and the headache and possibility the money you'll be spending at the vet due to having your snake come down with issues.