BP Homebuilt Display

[Trochu]

I finally completed the enclosure for my Ball Python. I was originally just going to purchase an old China Cabinet/Curio Display but changed my mind and decided to build one.

Early construction, sides/back/top is just 1/2 plywood while the support pieces are MDF trim. Its 33" wide, 20" deep and each enclosure is 18" high.



I ordered some custom cut glass from a local shop for the base and just used computer fan guards for the air holes as they are cheap, effective, locally available, and look good. I still have to put two more in (they are the black boxes screwed to the outside). I just used Kitchen & Bath Scrubable paint, three coats, to seal it. I don't think it should be an issue as I can't see the sides/top getting saturated. I currently have a fan speeding the curing process.

Almost finished product:


My only question is this, how small a hole can a BP fit through, skull size? I've got a gap about the size of a pencil were the doors latch, I think it should be fine, but am guessing? My guy is also quite small, picture below.

Here is a photo of the gap:


I plan on heating the enclosure with a UTH, hopefully exclusively. If that doesn't provide enough heat, I'll get a bulb or ceramic emitter to suppliment the UTH. That will be another day though as I haven't even began setup and/or checking heat/humidity levels.

And now, the lucky inhabitant, my first, and currently only, BP:

Hopefully it will be ready to go in the next week or two.

[Mike41793]

No i dont think that gap isnt anything to worry about as far as your bp hurting himself but I would imagine a lot of heat will escape through it so heating the enclosure and maintaing the humidity may be difficult.

[kitedemon]

re red the post that looks great! It is odd in the images it looks to be 18x19 x24 or so tall. Nice work

[Trochu]

re red the post that looks great! It is odd in the images it looks to be 18x19 x24 or so tall. Nice work

Thanks, and good eye, it's 24" deep, not 20" as I previously stated.