I had typed out responses to each of you, but then decided that was a little too wordy. Instead, let me just say that I am only shooting down ideas because I have either tried them already (which is the case with most of the given suggestions) or don't like them and would never want to try them.

It is apparent to me that I never should have started this thread. I asked a simple question, and it has turned into a sort of debate and scrutiny of my husbandry altogether. I have the right to keep my snakes as I see fit. I will put more locks on the cage.

This forum was great when I was a beginner, but now that I've been keeping these guys for several years, it seems like all I do is explain myself left and right. I'll try to keep my posts pictures-only from now on. I have been on this forum long enough to know that there will be many rude and childish remarks now, and comments about myself and my snake-keeping abilities. There will probably be plenty of sideways remarks at each other as well. I won't bother checking this thread again.

Thank you to the few of you who were helpful. You know who you are.