i started off with a glass tank because i wanted to see the snake too, but just so you know ball pythons are very very shy animals and spend the majority of the day/night in their hides. so you never really see them as much as you think you would. now im not trying to tell you tubs are the only way to go, but if i knew now what i didn't know then then i would have DEF started off with a tub.

i plan on getting a new corn this weekend and i set up a tub for him and made sure temps were good and stable. the tub i got is about 10 inches tall and is clear plastic, so it's pretty much like a tank. i have one UTH and that keeps things in the high 80's... with my tank i have 2 UTH and a heat lamp to keep things good.

best of luck which ever way you go.