Reddit reviews Exo Terra Glass Natural Terrarium Kit, for Reptiles and Amphibians, Short Wide, 24 x 18 x 12 inches, PT2604A1

Thank you for responding! I really want to know what I can do to help my snake, as I've been worried something is wrong..... I made a list with the exact things that I have bought!

I have this terrarium

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008N9LRCK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this heating mat on one half (covers around 40% of the tank)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8WLYD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with this thermometer that controls the heat (max is 93 F) and cool side is 75-80

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I15S6OM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and i made a humidity box (as shown by Youtube account SnakeEncounters) with this moss that I spray to make humid- I have seen my snake in there twice now, she likes to sleep there for a couple hours and leave.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CX5QB82/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and I use this hide (one on cool side, one on warm side)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MVKJ3B1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this bedding

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009KJ0A2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and I use these vines to make the enclosure feel more covered and less "open"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YEB70/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tank
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N9LRCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_2Z3IzbXNKXXCD

Thermometer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00837ZGRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_M13IzbSNVACSY

Moist Hide
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BNZTAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_G23Izb27S2F7M

Heater
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AQCLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_f33Izb1KJACXG

The warm and cool hides are from petsmart

The food/water cactus dish is also from petsmart

The tiles are from Lowes


Hope that helps!

Enclosure: you could go with a tub, but you would need to drill a ton of air holes to get the humidity right. The better options are either a standard Aqueon (or different brand if that's what you have) 20g long tank with a screen top or a reptile specific glass enclosure, I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N9LRCK/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496245587&sr=sr-1&keywords=exo+terra+short+all+glass+terrarium%2C+24+by+18+by+12-inch.

Heating: I have this heat mat: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiTherm-Under-Heater/dp/B0002AQCKA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496245703&sr=1-1&keywords=zoo%2Bmed%2Breptitherm%2Bunder%2Btank%2Bheater&th=1, but the reptile basics Ultratherm ones have a better reputation: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultratherm-undertank-heater-uth-11-x11.

Thermostat: you absolutely need something to regulate the temp of the heat mat, if you want the best, get a Herpstat. If you don't want to pay a ton of money, get a Hydrofarm: https://www.amazon.com/MTPRTC-Controller-Thermostat-Germination-Reptiles/dp/B000NZZG3S/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1496245999&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=hydrofarm+thermostat.

Light: you don't actually need a light, for me the heat mat gets the correct temps and my leo doesn't like strong light, so I use just the mat and natural light.

Dusting: calcium w/D3 and vitamin powder to dust the insects, and calcium w/o D3 to leave in the enclosure at all times.

Thermometer: the analog ones are inaccurate, I have a temp gun that is quick and accurate: https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-774-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00837ZGRY/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1496246349&sr=1-3&keywords=etekcity+lasergrip+1080. The acurite ones are good for temp and humidity.

Substrate: I have tile and paper towels work too, just stay away from loose substrates that can cause impaction and raise humidity (not to mention being a pain to clean.)

Decor: 3 hides (warm, cool, humid) can be opaque sandwich containers, store bought, etc. These ones work very well and are cheap: http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes and a small water dish.

That's all I can think of right now, let me know if I forgot anything.

I have this one, no escapes yet! I did remove the foam in the back, since my noodle is small enough to get behind it, and I also jammed the holes in the top for cords closed with a broken chop-stick.