A 15qt. Sterilite tub with a latching lid is another viable option for caging. You can find them at your local Target store.

http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=603&ProductCategory=252§ion=1

The advantages of using a plastic tub is that they're cheap, lightweight, easy to clean, and hold heat/humidity in a little better than a 10-gallon tank if you're just using a UTH. Kings don't need high humidity, so you'll want to solder a lot of small holes in the tub for ventilation. Another reason i like tubs is that i can put 3 of them side-by-side on a 36" shelf and heat them with one strip of a thermostat regulated flexwatt, while taking up very little space. You may want to keep that in mind in case you find yourself addicted and wanting to get more snakes. Tubs are more convenient. As your king grows, you can move him up to a 32qt and 41qt tub.

The disadvantage is that they're not as nice to look at compared to a 10-gallon, but in my limited experience with 3 baby snakes, they spend almost all of their time inside their hides anyway. There's not much to watch. I only see them when i handle them, feed them, or clean their tub. When they're adults, i'll make the decision whether to put them in a display tank/cage depending on their personality and behavior.

I currently keep my brooksi king in a 15qt. tub and he's doing fine. He's around 18" and weighs 48g. You made a great choice in your kingsnake. They're awesome snakes. *Thumbs up*


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