I like to keep it simple, which means easy to clean often. Full sprectrum light on timer for stabile photoperiod. No open top (or screen top) habitats, humidity stays in. Small fan on timer for low level circulation, from outside. Belly heat, plus low voltage heat pad directly under the soaking tub. 82 to 86 degree water keeps humidity plenty high. Water kept at pH 5.0 (with vinegar) to inhibit bacteria. My Yellows don't like a soaking tub if it isn't a tight fit. If they like the tub, they'll usually defecate there, making cleaning even easier. They need to dry out just as much as they need to soak. The belly heat lowers the humidity slightly at floor level, so high humidity is a must with this type of heat. Newspaper is easy to toss and replace. It's like playing chess with them, figuring how to fit the paper so they can't get under at least one layer each time. Plus, the smudge from the newsprint goes fine with their coloration.
The poor female in this pic is so gravid that she starts to come out, then runs out of steam.
I've seen many beautifully decorated habitats which couldn't be cleaned properly. Smelly and full of bugs and an unhappy, grumpy snake. Aquariums, or critter cages with top openings don't do the job well. When they're comfortable in their environment, their behavior be quite surprising.
They are usually curious about what I'm doing next.
