Yeah I've heard lots of people say they prefer smaller cages... but I think as long as they have some small secure hides that the cage should be as big as possible! Of course this isnt practical for breeders or people with large collections, but with only one or a few as pets... I don't see why a snake wouldnt want more room to roam. And when the're small it would seem best to keep them in a smaller cage just so you can still find them without hunting around. Just like we like our cozy beds to sleep in all night, the snakes like a little cozy hide to sleep in... but I stay up at night and see my snakes patrolling, sometimes making tracks around the edges of the tank, thats when I know I need to either redecorate to make things more interesting, or get a bigger cage. But I like to spoil my babies anyway.