Minwax is fairly good, but I adore the stuff I use: Rust-Olium Latex based in/outdoor paint. That stuff repels water and is safe to use with critters! No smell to speak of and only takes one coat! I've used it, to date, on two chameleon cages, two BP cages, one Blue tongue Skink cage, and one 4-cage system for corn snakes and it's still going strong.