Check out these enclosures!

[akillian24]

At my vet's office for my dog's annual check-up and had to snap a picture. Where exactly does one find these types of cages? Awesome!
I don't know if you can tell with the reflection the second pic, but he actually has running water pumped in for a mini fountain as a water source.

[OmNomNom]

Looks like these guys:

http://www.showcasecages.com/

I was looking at them for a while, they're kind of pricey though.

[Kaorte]

These types of cages are pretty common. I think the most popular would be animal plastics. They are a little bit different, but same concept. Most of the people who keep snakes in anything but tubs will use this type of thing.

A few other reptile enclosure manufacturers:

Boaphile (though I hear ordering online doesn't really go so well)
Vision Cages
Animal Plastics

A quick google search for reptile cages will yield some results. I think these enclosures are very cool for display animals, but not so great for the constantly hiding ball python. Just my opinion

[h00blah]

Now THAT'S awesome

[akillian24]

Looks like these guys:

http://www.showcasecages.com/

I was looking at them for a while, they're kind of pricey though.

Wow, you're not kidding. It definitely looked awesome though. Impressive you found what looks like the exact manufacturer! LOL
I suspect he had the 36X24 cage. I'm assuming (based on my research) that the 24X18 would be too small for a BP. Or was he doing that for aesthetics?

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These types of cages are pretty common. I think the most popular would be animal plastics. They are a little bit different, but same concept. Most of the people who keep snakes in anything but tubs will use this type of thing.

A few other reptile enclosure manufacturers:

Boaphile (though I hear ordering online doesn't really go so well)
Vision Cages
Animal Plastics

A quick google search for reptile cages will yield some results. I think these enclosures are very cool for display animals, but not so great for the constantly hiding ball python. Just my opinion

See, were planning on going the glass tank route, only because we already have a 29 gallon tank. I'm wondering if it makes more sense to just do something like this, given how much work it appears to be to try and keep temp and humidity levels where they need to be in a glass tank.
What's the best for the ever-elusive BP? Of course, we'd like to be able to see him as much as possible while not making him uncomfy. ;-)

[Kaorte]

See, were planning on going the glass tank route, only because we already have a 29 gallon tank. I'm wondering if it makes more sense to just do something like this, given how much work it appears to be to try and keep temp and humidity levels where they need to be in a glass tank.
What's the best for the ever-elusive BP? Of course, we'd like to be able to see him as much as possible while not making him uncomfy. ;-)

Honestly I would just ditch the tanks. Or save them for some fish! I find the front opening enclosures to be much easier to clean/maintain then a glass tank. Plus they are lighter and since they are made for reptiles they aren't so ridiculously tall.

[akillian24]

Honestly I would just ditch the tanks. Or save them for some fish! I find the front opening enclosures to be much easier to clean/maintain then a glass tank. Plus they are lighter and since they are made for reptiles they aren't so ridiculously tall.

Thanks so much! Is there a version other than this that you see as more optimal for a BP since they tend to try and hide? Other than the giant black box-type?

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Yes, needless to say, I feel very fortunate that my local vet who already cares for our family dog, also cares for exotics... and even owns two ball pythons of his own! Very reassuring.

[Kaorte]

Thanks so much! Is there a version other than this that you see as more optimal for a BP since they tend to try and hide? Other than the giant black box-type?

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Yes, needless to say, I feel very fortunate that my local vet who already cares for our family dog, also cares for exotics... and even owns two ball pythons of his own! Very reassuring.

The black box seems to be pretty common. Having the sides covered is pretty important. Keepers who use tanks are encouraged to "black out" the sides of their tanks with paper of some sort to help increase the security for their snake.

I'd say any of the above mentioned cages are a good fit for a ball python. Just make sure there is more ground space than vertical space as they rarely climb.