Generally yes, cage and tank size would go hand in hand. But I wasn't sure if you had a limit on the cage size. Say, for example you found a 6x3x3 cage for 50 bucks on CL, but simply didn't have the room. I know I've run out of places for cages in my houseI see that you don't like the 'delicateness' of corns, but I was going to recommend a hognose. They are a bit on the small and slender side, but they're gorgeous IMO and have awesome personalities. Since they're smaller, you can spend more of your budget on a sweet morph. I think females get around 3 ft. A hog was my BFs first snake and he got hooked. 3 and counting so far lol