If your going to buy from the breeders I suggested to you, they all use either the Rubbermaid tubs or glass 20 gal Longs to house the babies. So basically they are use to the above opening, and these breeders handle a lot so you will most likely get a pretty well started baby. As Hatchlings I usually use a 20 gal Long tank myself. I cover the sides if I feel they are scared. I house them in the 20 L until they are about 10-11 inches in length, but be careful with a male and female because there is going to come a time when your going to have to separate them do to the males demands to breed. This usually happens around 5 months old. As adults they should each have their own enclosure at least 3X2X2, better if it's 4 foot long. I get great cages built here in Jersey by Sam at Royal Propagation that are built of melamine and open from the front. They have the light fixtures built right inside so they are great for stacking. Two females have a better chance at being life long cage mates. Males and females will have to be separated, and male and male will fight. Good Luck. Matt
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