When to upgrade to a cage from a tub...

[robert7107]

So when is a retic ready to go into an cage from a tub?

I have a female that is just under 40 in. In a 41 qt tub wondering when should she be put in a cage?
I have a 4ftx2½ cage built but thinking it maybe too big and stress her out even with multiple hides....

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[bcr229]

I would do it now. Retics aren't ball pythons. Give her a few hides in case she wants them but don't be surprised if she only uses them rarely, like when she's going into shed, and is out and about otherwise.

[CALM Pythons]

I would of changed to a enclosure after a 2'-2.5'.

[robert7107]

I would of changed to a enclosure after a 2'-2.5'.

Measured her she is almost 4ft... Was able to get a good measurement on her...
Probably try her on cage next week

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[CALM Pythons]

Measured her she is almost 4ft... Was able to get a good measurement on her...
Probably try her on cage next week

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More so than Burms.. Retics love to be active. Check out Sauzo's enclosure pics & Jmcrook. A lot of Tic boyz around here

[Sauzo]

Lol i put Caesar in a tub when i was cleaning his cage last week.....he pushed so hard, he popped the snap lock off the top of the tub and pushed the lid back and sat there with his head on the rim looking at me. I put Caesar in a 4x2 when he was 2 feet. I put him in his 6x3 when he was probably close to 6 feet but i would have done it sooner but didnt have the caging. If i had to do it all over, i would just order 6x3 or 8x3 cages right off the bat and put the baby retic in here with a bunch of hides. As it sits now, i might have to order Caesar an 8x3 end of summer if he keeps growing. Ali is going to love me if i have one along with Pat's new 4x2x3 cage end of summer.

[Stearns84]

Lol i put Caesar in a tub when i was cleaning his cage last week.....he pushed so hard, he popped the snap lock off the top of the tub and pushed the lid back and sat there with his head on the rim looking at me. I put Caesar in a 4x2 when he was 2 feet. I put him in his 6x3 when he was probably close to 6 feet but i would have done it sooner but didnt have the caging. If i had to do it all over, i would just order 6x3 or 8x3 cages right off the bat and put the baby retic in here with a bunch of hides. As it sits now, i might have to order Caesar an 8x3 end of summer if he keeps growing. Ali is going to love me if i have one along with Pat's new 4x2x3 cage end of summer.

You might need to consider a new home addition to room all these enclosures!

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[robert7107]

I need to install a some sort of light for viewing any suggestions?


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[CALM Pythons]

I need to install a some sort of light for viewing any suggestions?


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Get a cheap LED strip. Thats what come in PVC enclosures.

[robert7107]

Get a cheap LED strip. Thats what come in PVC enclosures.

Found these they're even ip65 water resistant.........

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