I don't mind at all! I had the idea on the spur of the moment one day when I spotted these in the gardening section, and it's worked out really well for me. Better yet, for extra humidity, you can mist it directly without having to spray the snake, it seems to be resistant to mold (makes sense for a plant liner), it's a little scratchy (good for shedding), and the snake loves it. I'd really like to get more feedback on whether they work as well for other folks too.