Ok, to be honest, that tank will not provide a good home for a GTP. These guys may be arboreal, but they need a wider space than a 45g turned on end. Keep in mind that they will move side to side to thermoregulate - not up and down. The BEST size for an adult GTP is an enclosure that measures 3 feet WIDE by 2 feet tall and 2 feet deep. The heat source (best provided by a radient heat panel from above on a t-stat) is placed to one side so the snake can move side to side to regulate its temps. You do need something smaller for neonates, but if this is your first GTP, I highly recommend picking up an older juvenile or young adult that is well-established instead of a more delicate baby.
Wider is still better than tall for these guys. You might be ok with that 45g tank setting it up the way its supposed to be and not setting it on end. But you'd need to figure out how to attach the radient heat panel from the top. Can't use a UTH with these guys...
I recommend Jim at PVC Cages. His enclosures are perfectly designed for GTP's and hold humidity really well (a vaporizor would not be necessary with one of these). They aren't too badly priced either.
I am acquiring a GTP from Rocky Gravley in Alabama in the spring - the Arboreal Enthusiast. I live in Michigan and did not want to ship either and neither did he. He is delievering my snake to me at Tinley in Chicago in March (can't wait, lol). So that might be an idea for you. Rocky is GREAT to talk to and very very helpful! He'd give you some additional caging tips too. I am having a wonderful experience working with him. He has some new ones available too - including some young adults that are easily handled!
Hope this is helpful to you!
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