[Hobbyherpmom]

Our tanks stay outside on our front deck. They have enough shade and sun during the day to fulfill their needs and I simulate rain with rain water and a watering can, usually when it's raining for real. They get a flood and drought season this way, and it corresponds with our actual drought and flood seasons. I figured that way the exposure to the natural enviornment and elements will keep their natural cycles in tune with when they were wild. This way I'm able to observe the mating season and birthing season as if they were in the wild. I do take special precautions for the winter but they are allowed to experience winter the same that they experience the other 3 seasons.
The spider helps keep unwanted insects from invading the tank, mostly ants. And neither snake nor spider seem interested in each other. She invited herself and does no harm so she can stay. I really try not to interfere with the tanks inhabitants after everything is stable, unless absolutely neccessary. It helps me see what could happen in the wild. These guys are only handled when I need to document something or check on their general health.
Today, three of the babies are going to see my snake breeder buddy. One male has already been released. They're a week old tomorrow so they're about to go into a permanent self-sustained tank. Hopefully they'll have their first meal shortly after.