Welcome to the forums! We always enjoy a new face around here...especially when it's someone who understands the need to do research first and is willing to learn. Kudos!!


I have only heard good things about Animal Plastics, but don't have one myself...yet. I have plans to buy a T3 as well, when my snake outgrows her current home.

It's really hard to say how the heat and humidity will be in your cage because every home is different. Some people don't have any trouble maintaining the right levels, and some people have to really work at it, regardless of what kinds of enclosures they may be using.

My suggestion would be (once you're sure this is the snake and the cage you want) is to buy the T3 at least a couple weeks ahead of buying the snake. Get it all set up without any extra heat except what it comes with...set it up just as you plan to for the snake's home with water bowl, hides, thermometers, etc. And then watch the temp gradient and humidity levels and see how they hold for you. Tweak as needed until it's perfect. Then you're ready to choose that perfect snakie!

Seeing as how you're from Florida, I would guess you will have an easier time maintaining a proper environment, especially humidity.

Good luck with it! And please stick around...keep us updated and ask all the questions you need to. :