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I just picked up a jewelry case I will transform to my snake tank. Just looking for some ideas it is all glass on three sides and the top the back has two sliding doors which are wood back and mirror front. I've always had a screen tub so I'm wondering how I should heat and have good airflow on this tank I have drills and glass drill bit

What kind of snake?

Most species do not need much airflow, as most species spend much of their lives in or under cover. A few holes in the back plus occasional opening of the doors is probably enough.

More important here is how to heat it and maintain the proper humidity range for the type of snake you have.

If the top is glass, then you can't really use overhead heat like a radiant heat panel unless you can secure it well, and I do not know how on glass. Maybe secure it to a piece of plywood then silicon that to the glass top? Just a thought if you have a thicker animal like a python/boa. Otherwise, heat pads on the bottom are the most straightforward approach. Use a temperature controller because glass can get hot.

Another idea is to look online for aquarium backdrops. There are some really nice ones out there that can make this cage look wicked, provide some insulation for heat and give the snake some security.

Sounds like you can have a nice looking cage. Good luck on the setup.

I actually attached a handful of radiant heat panels to glass tops I had cut for exo terras, so it is pretty easy to do. I drilled the attachment holes with glass bits and used bolts and wingnuts to hold it in place. Now with that said, I don't think I'd want to do that in a jewelry display case as I don't know what type of glass is used (probably standard plate glass but still). I would probably instead build a support structure to attach the panel to.

Another option would be to look at kane heat mats.
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