Quote Originally Posted by avriette View Post
The only drawback I can think of is reduced air circulation and increased mold due to the constantly high humidity. Oh, and some hot pads aren't rated for plastic (ZooMed, I think, is). I'm wondering if there are ways to mitigate these two things.
My humidity is about 50-60% at all times in my tubs - they have ventilation holes that I've put in them with a solder wand.

The heat pads NOT on a thermostat certainly aren't rated for plastic, but a heating pad should always be controlled with a thermostat, rheostat or dimmer.

My very first ball python went on extended fasts in a tank set-up, when he got switched to a tub, he ate consistently for me. Tanks in my home are for legged reptiles, tubs are for snakes.