This is my first time on these boards posting but I'm a frequent reader, but I can't find anything that addresses this particular issue I'm having.



I have a 5 month old corn snake, which I was housing in a 20 gal long glass tank with split hinge locking screen top. However, I recently got a new stand for my pet and my roommate's that gives us more flexibility in the room (college students). This new stand is 13"x27" and cannot fit a 30" long tank given the posts on the sides. The stand does have adjustable shelves so height is not an issue.



My question is concerning all screen enclosures I've seen in stores. They are convenient in having front access doors vs. going in from the top and they fit the dimensions well, but my concern is how well they'll retain heat. In the past, I used a Repto-Therm mat heater that attached to the glass under the tank. The screen cages also are tall so they give a lot of room to climb, which my snake loves to do.



Thoughts? I still have the long tank which I'm going to keep at my house for when I go home on breaks, etc. but I was curious if the experts had any advice, alternative heating methods they could suggest, etc.



Thanks in advance,

MT

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