Tubs don't look pretty,.but you can make whats inside look real good. But getting a new animal in the house shouldn't be about what looks neat. BPs spend most there life in a burrow they can barely fit it. So a tub makes them feel secure. Yes some ball pythons climb but its not necassary. Id go for a 27qt tub for $5 dollars and get some luggage straps to tighten it down and away you go. Get a nice thermostat 60-70 dollars, some heat tape $5, and a nice digital thermometer. Youll be good to go for at least a few years. Then when your little one grows out of it get a 48qt for $10 and use all the other accessories for the new tub. On the DIY page there is a great link on how to set it up. Its cheap, ball pythons thrive in them. Personally if i want to admire how beautiful my snake is i take them out for a look. Many people use glass and it works for them. If you do use the tank make sure to cover up at least 3 sides with black paper or cardboard something to make them feel more secure. But for the amount of money and time you have to put for the tank it will grow out of anyways, trust me and get a tub.