I prefer an enclosure that has a length and depth roughly equal to the length I expect of the adult snake.

Should I read this to mean a 4ft snake needs a tank 4ft x 4ft?

If the length depth should eaqual the length of the snake, than either toe 20L or the Exo-terra fits the bill.
30 12=42
24 18=42

In both cases however then we're talking about a 3.5 ft snake, which isn't nearly large enough for a Hondo. Maybe a Nelson's, which isn't exactly what I want.

Generally, my philosophy is that more room is better, but I also believe in diminishing return. A 4ft snake in a walk-in closet sized tank will only be marginally better than one in a 72 gallon tank.

Do the enlarged size requirements suggested for a Hondo have much to do with the temperment of the snake? Would a 4 ft milk snake need a larger tank than a 4ft corn snake for any reason?

I was looking at Taiwan Beauty snakes, and I guess because they're super active and like to pace, even they need a much larger tank than the 'rules of thumbs' suggest.

Sorry for all the questions. Better to know before making a purchse

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