Quote Originally Posted by abrunsen View Post
Wow, thank you for all your advice! I am really wanting a GTP, I need to do a lot more research though. I am curious, whats your opinion on the Exoterra cages. I have one that would be perfect for a GTP adult. Also for heating the enclosure do you use a CHE or a radiant heat panel or what would you suggest?

-Alex
The exoterra's are usually ok, as long as the one you have is big enough. What are the dimensions?? As far as holding temps and humidity, they do just fine. I know one breeder in particular who uses these exclusively for his collection. But the smallest one you'd want (for an adult) would be the large tall (36x18x24) or the large x-tall (36x18x36). Size is even more important if you dec it out with lots of branches and plants like I did - all that stuff takes up space, lol...

My enclosure is heated with a Radient Heat Panel. And that is what I strongly recommend for these guys in particular. CHEs suck out your humidity.

Quote Originally Posted by babyknees View Post
That's your set up ! It's gorgeous and I'm jealous. Every time I try to decorate he trashes it!
Thank you very much! I loved putting it together! I have several snakes, but I wanted one snake in particular to be a center piece and focal point in our living room with a spectacular display to boot. That's one nice thing with GTPs, they are light-bodied and good climbers so they don't tend to destroy things too much. The key is to find really sturdy, but realistic, plants. Live plants don't hold up to crushing well but the fakes can be straigtened and re-bent if necessary. Each week I "fluff" them and do a generally fixing and primping. It's more work than a tub, but it's worth it....