You can use a tank; I use them, though I admit they are a big pain to lug around at cleaning time; many people opt for a Rubbermaid container. They are lihgt and easier to just carry into your bathtub to clean..

My main concern with my tanks is, an escape-proof lid. I have those locking clips that you can buy at a pet store for mine; the other tank is a "reptile type" aquarium with thinner glass and a slidig lid with a lock attached. You don't want to rely on books or rocks on top, to keep the lid on; snakes, especially strong little guys like BPs, can easily push that off. Make sure the locks work and keep that lid on there tight before getting your snake; my rule is, you should be able to lift the tank up by holding the lid! Yes, I am that demanding; I had an escapee years ago who died and it about killed me to find her frozen in my basement.

Substrates are all about preference. I like using paper towels for new snakes, to check on any presence of mites or ticks (easier to see there.) For heat tape, flezwatt on a thermostat is great. I would recomend covering a third of your tank floor with it to create a "hot spot" where you can put the hide on top of.

They really don't need anything to climb on; most things either present a danger (say, getting stuck inside a crevice of driftwood) or are just unnecessary. I do put a large, flat, rough rock in with each of mine; it helps to weigh down the paper towels and also acts as something "natural" for them to rub on in a shed.

There are so many little things about caging and keeping these guys; any other questions, please ask!

One mroe thing though; I would never recommend caging them together, except if you're breeding two healthy adults. I would bank that any reputable breeder would back me up on that factoid.
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2.3 Ball Pythons

1.0 Boa Constrictor Imperator

0.1 albino Cranwell's horned frog

1.1 breeding Clawed frogs

1.0 black cat

0.2 paint mares, 1.1 paint foals

Also have fancy goldfish, african cichlids, and rats.

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