Hello

[Bogertophis]

.....Question about quarantine practices, since they are getting their own tanks, possibly in separate rooms, and I have no other reptiles (only cats), is it necessary to keep them in a plain jane tank before introducing them to their permanent habitat? I have volunteered at our local reptile rescue and have helped with cleaning out a mite out break so I know what to look for avoid that, and how to pick a healthy looking animal. So we are just on the lookout for parasites/diseases. Thanks!

It's really easy to miss a mite or two, & very hard to spot them until their population suddenly increases unless on boring white paper towels; also hard to see issues
in stool on natural substrates (such as a tinge of blood or mucus), so I would still encourage you not to waste the nice decor for several weeks, but it's up to you. You
wouldn't be the first to have to throw all the decor away & start over when unforeseen issues show up.