My snake enclosure build. Process w/ pics

[OFRD_GRL]

Well yesterday I started on my snake enclosure with the help of Darryl (my fiancee).
This is the first time I have ever worked with, or designed anything in wood LOL. So I am pretty proud of myself!
I did learn a hard lesson though.. 2"x2" wood does not actually measure 2"x2"... it varies greatly.. mine happened to be 1.5"x1.5"

So anyways. My plans were designed around 2"x2", got the wood cut at the store (Lowes - alot cheaper than HD, nicer quality wood and Lowes did all my cuts for free) got home and started to put stuff together on the ground (layout before screwing) and realized it didn't match in places.. measured the wood and then realized it was 1.5" instead of 2" LOL. So had to re-draw my plans a bit and re-cut some of the wood in the garage (thank goodness I have a full set of tools LMFAO).

This is me in the picture, to give a size comparison.. I am 5'6" I will post more detailed pictures tonight or tomorrow when I get them off my camera! This is just a cell phone pic.

There are 3 snake enclosures, and 3 shelfs (air ventilation and storage for snake stuff). 2 of the enclosures are 40"Length x 18"Width x 12"Height and one of them is 40"Length x 18"Width x 24"Height (future large snake home.. at some point) - these measurements are after the plywood is installed, not the way you see it.



There is much more to come... Including; completely enclosing it, floor/wall/ceiling covering & sealant, glass flip down door, air vents, and more!

[Wh00h0069]

Looking good so far. Keep us updated.

[RichsBallPythons]

yes wood dimensions are never same size advertised except for sheets of wood. most boards are .25-.5 smaller than the size indicated.

looks good so far same rack i have built. the litter pans is the killer for price.

[OFRD_GRL]

Litter pans?

[RichsBallPythons]

Yes i use cat litter pans for the housing of mice and rats.

[OFRD_GRL]

Ahhhh this is for the snakes :-)

It's gonna be completely enclosed w/ glass doors and stuff!

[RichsBallPythons]

okay cuz the frame is same setup for rodent rack

[kitsunex]

yeah with wood, those aren't actual dimensions, unless you are buying roughcut lumber. that's a nice looking rack, especially considering its your first time doing any sort of wood working! its always best with a first project to follow the K.I.S.S. philosophy.

[OFRD_GRL]

well.. im definitely NOT keeping it simple.. theres lots left to do it will make more sense when i get to the next phase... i will put the plans in the original post

but the whole thing will be enclosed, glass doors, painted or something nice... tile interior (well, linoleum).. etc

and thanks fo rthe compliment!

[OFRD_GRL]

Alright here are the better pictures I promised...

Cut wood


Side 1


Side 2










Before Bracing


After bracing


With me for size