I have a glass tank because its way cheaper than a PVC cage and it doesn't help that I'm not handy at all. I mean I would love a boaphile cage for the snake I'm picking up but I can't afford it till later. Hell I want a boaphile cage for myself with a UVB basking at 87 degrees a huge water bowl and a lot if sand and a nice bed/hide but I jut can't afford it. But all I have is my fish tank that was on sale at petco for $1/gallon.