I've been keeping chondros since 1995 and I have never looked back. They are THE MOST SIMPLE snakes I've ever had to care for. Anyone that has trouble with keeping them is doing something wrong. The only reason anyone should have any difficulty would be due to buying an animal that is too young. I DO NOT recommend buying anything under 6-12 months old for your first chondro. I normally do not sell mine unless they have had a minimum of 20 feedings on frozen thawed.
As for keeping them in "glass", it can be done with ease as long as everything is in check. My usual 6-12 month quarantine protocal involves 10 gallon aquariums with plexi tops. I have kept chondros in aquariums for up to 2 years during quarantine. Also just another tidbit, THE LARGEST producer of chondros in the U.S. keeps ALL of his breeders in GLASS tanks with SCREEN tops and fronts. He also uses light bulbs for heat. Granted, his setup has been tweeked over the years and works for him. Not everyone will have the same successful results. I personally use lightbulbs for heat as well, but melamine for cage material.
As mentioned, once established, they are a breeze to keep and will quickly become addictive. If you can keep a jungle carpet, you can keep chondros......and I definitely prefer the latter.
and a med breeder cage setup.
Just thought I'd include a few pics of animals I've produced to persuade you a bit. lol.
Enjoy.
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