You have that right Steve. Anytime you look at retro end tables from the 70's and think that a reptile would be right at home in there with the right modifications...... I just have to get my wife to believe that it's functional furniture on top of being cool digs for the snakes. That when you lean over from the sofa to grab your iced tea and those eyes are looking back at you thats just a hello and how are you doing.