From one newbie to another....

[Craiga 01453]

I knew I was gonna get heat for this one!! One, I wasn't bashing glass. I was frustrated last night, at myself, and I was wishing I didn't try to outsmart experienced owners. I thought maybe other newbies that were on the same thought path of me when I got my girl, which was "tubs CANT be suitable enclosures" would benefit from knowing that tubs are just fine!

Tubs ARE fine, as long as it works for the keeper and the animal. Glass also works. It has FOR YEARS, for THOUSANDS of people and snakes.

But to say in big, bold letters "do NOT get a glass tank" when you've only got about 10 weeks of experience and zero basis for comparison is a bit irresponsible.

I've kept many pets since being a child and snakes (in glass) are by far the easiest pets I've ever kept. Fish, ferrets, cats, dogs, hamsters, rats, misc. lizards, turtles, etc...are all more work than a snake kept in glass.

So, just because you're frustrated doesn't mean other newbies shouldn't get glass. I spend less than 15 minutes/day on tank maintenance with my 4 current enclosures. If you can't swing 5 minutes a day per animal to make sure your husbandry is on point and your equipment is functioning properly then maybe you just don't have the time or willingness to care for an animal.
I've never kept tubs, but I can't imagine that one would shave much time off my daily enclosure upkeep.

Anyway, there's NOTHING wrong with glass, PVC, wood or tubs as long as it works for the keeper and the animal is healthy and proper husbandry is provided.