How are Thrive enclosures?

[bonito]

If a person is looking for an enclosure in that size range at the $200 price point, I'd argue for an Animal Plastics T3 -- I think the larger footprint is worth more than the 18" of height in the '40g breeder' size of tank for a BP.

https://apcages.com/collections/terr...6l-x-24w-x-12h

I haven't used a Thrive enclosure. I have been told that replacement parts are not available for them, so a broken door or top means the cage is a complete loss. That makes them a little less desirable than an ExoTerra, and Exos can be purchased at real herp shops (which I like to support over chain stores).

I wouldn't recommend that anyone use a glass tank for a BP or any other snake that needs decent control over temps and moisture levels, simply for the far better conditions a PVC enclosure will provide.

Keep in mind that a glass tank will likely need two heat sources (a heat mat and a heat lamp/CHE (ceramic heat emitter)/DHP(deep heat projector)). A PVC enclosure will need only one (an RHP). That makes a PVC enclosure less costly to set up heat for (only one heat unit, and only one channel of thermostatic control).

That's a really good point! I'll look into those, thank you so much