Why I am switching from glass aquariums to large tupperware containers

[O'Mathghamhna]

Haha... The humidity is just impossible to keep up reasonably. I have tried the automatic mister, the damp moss, the additional small water bowls, the large water bowls under or over a heat source, saran-wrap on top of the screen lid, misting, UTH only, no ceramic bulbs, EVERYTHING! It only raises the humidity to around 50% on the hot side and that's only for an hour or two. I have decided to gradually make the switch to large tupperware containers with weather-resistant locking lids for all my balls. I wanted to come here to express my frustration and to thank everyone who has offered a differing opinion. The glass aquariums are no doubt very beautiful, and easier to monitor your snake with... But the humidity is such. a. pill. I have one of my rescues in a tupperware container and never have to worry about humidity (in fact the humidity was too high at first and I needed to drill more holes and make more adjustments). It may not be as pretty, but it's super easy to clean, light weight so I can move it in a pinch, and best of all, my temps and humidity are more consistent and the snake has very good temperament and complete sheds despite coming from a home where he had poor humidity, bad sheds, mites, parasites, etc.

And I am here to try to tell any newcomers: if you have your heart set on a glass tank, BE PREPARED to make accomodations for humidity adjustments daily. I have 8 clips on each of my screen lids for these tanks, so I have to remove each one every day, then I have to remove each piece of moss and dampen it (usually every 2-3 days), stick it back in the hides, etc. It is SO much easier having a large tupperware container. I'm not for bins per se, but a large tupperware container (large enough you can have 2 hides and a water dish and your snake can still feel secure) is where it's at for me. Plus cleaning! My big Bettie Page poops at least once a week. I can't move her 5-foot aquarium so I have to take evvverything out, wash it all off, put it allll back, etc. What a difference a lighter container makes.

ANNNND if you're wondering about the ambient humidity in my area, I live in Florida! Our humidity is near 90% all the time, and I turn the AC vents off in the room my snakes are housed in for extra warmth and humidity.

Hope this saves someone else money. I know I've invested quite a bit into the aquariums and then subsequently all the things to try to get the humidity right. :/