Well my last BP boy cost me $450 alone plus then had to buy another thermostat $$$ Just recently bought a 2 bin rack with heat tape for $200 for my 2 BP's. And as for my other 2 snakes, they are still small and in 15qt tubs with heat tape and won't be upgraded them until later. But yea, it does add up fast especially if you have more than one snake. It's an expensive hobby but well worth it!!