This is where I'm going to post my progress on my first snake's first home. At this point I'm torn between waiting for Kenabec or breaking down and ordering a blue from Scott. Taking a look at my bank balance will help determine. I know for sure I'm going to have multiple garters, but just not so sure as to when. I want to get all three at the same time for size reasons, but I don't hear you guys saying your adults are eating their babies... Can I have some input on that? Finances would lend themselves to gradually getting the garters...

Input is appreciated. Ideas, suggestions, criticisims (nicely given), pats on the back - you guys have been doing this longer'un me so know better.

I'm doing this because I'm ssssoooo damn excited I need an outlet.

Well. 20 gal L cleaned, the Reptitherm heater installed on the front left corner and the tank is in position. It's on the entertainment center, next to the TV. It's one of those new fangled thin ones and may put out some heat, but not a lot. There's a good 4" between the side of the TV, not the back where the heat comes from, and the side of the tank. Rubber feet used, plus the cord helps hold the tank up off the entertainment center. I think I'll be okay.

There's an eastern facing window about 4' from the left side of the tank. The tank will get BRIGHT light, but not direct. If direct will be very early AM. Because of window and TV I made the decision to put the heater where I did.

Have not decided on where basking light and water area should go. Though I guess I can move the light around on the top, no? I'm trying to keep all the 'activity' areas to the front for optimum viewing pleasure.

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