I certainly can't speak for every one (especially those with large collections) but for my purposes plastic boxes make sense. First, they are much lighter and thus easier to manipulate and maintain then glass. Second, I don't have to have an elaborate stand for them. In fact, four of the largest rubbermaid boxes (which I use for my adult colubrids) fit on an inexpensive utility shelving unit like you have at Home Depot. Third, the cost is fractional to that of similarly sized glass aquariums with screen tops.

Don Soderberg once described the American zoological standard for cage size requirements to me. Although I've forgotten the exact specs, the Rubbermaid #4483 about doubles the necessary size for even my largest adult snakes (bullsnakes).

Cheers!

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