I see your in Brisbane anyway BlueStreak, you wouldn't need heat lamps there -your living in one! lol That's why I moved. hee hee The aquarium's probably fine! lol I think, seriously, heat loss is the biggest problem with glass tanks - most people I think would agree. Also, small snakes tend to get a bit spooked if they feel like their "out in the open". Give the little thing plenty of hides. I've got (not shown in the photo) two different sized terracotta pots as well in the enclosure. But 'Tornado' lazes around on the log sunning herself all day, I don't think she's very shy at all. But' at least she has the option. Good Luck, you'll get plenty of good advise on here at any rate. p.s Just joking about the Brisbane thing. You know there's only really two states to be in don't you...Queensland & Pis*ed. LOL