ITS ALIIIVVVEEE 95% COMPLETE ultamate ball python enclosures!

this has taken me months to finnally collect almost everything i need to house 2 ball pythons. this setup has 4 cages (only 2 set up) that are 36x24x12" high. using zoomed 52' heat cable on half the terrarium (intended for optimum cool side temps of 78-82) and a ranco thermo.

so far i am stable at 90-92 hot side (ambient air temp) and a 78-82 cool side :D PERFECT

it is 72" tall not including casters with bottom storage, i plan on building decorative cabinet door so go over it but for now i dont see a need.
the doors are 1/4" sliding glass doors with a 2" overlap so i can use a sliding door lock.
all that is left is to get vents and add decorations. i cant wait to get my 2 55 gallon tanks out of here!!! lol!

so heres a few pictures. as an added bonus my girlfriend came up with the idea of using spray on chalk board on the side so i can keep track of last feedings and last cleanings of enclosures.

http://i49.tinypic.com/25zm0ih.jpg

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also is there any difference or health concerns using rodent aspen rather than snake aspen? i own 2 rats and i had the idea of saving some money by just getting one product rather than 2...?

I love the chalkboard idea! Looks good!

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Wow, that's an awesome setup! I'm pretty jealous :)

vents are installed and sealed, cage setups are mostly complete and thermos are in place.

in goes the snakes :D

btw i was forced to build this in my carpeted living room in my apartment haha!\

any questions comments rants or raves would be appreciated!

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waving snakey :D

Love it! But to be honest I think it needs like a 18 under cabbnit light to show off the beauty of the snakes and cages.

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Love it! But to be honest I think it needs like a 18 under cabbnit light to show off the beauty of the snakes and cages.

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I thought about 18" but. decided against it soley because I have the worlds laziest snakes and ifeed outside the cages. But I do plan on doing some kind of lighting in the very near future,.although I have not decided what at this point... I kind of want something that gives off a low heat to slightly raise the air temps during the day so im able to lower the heat cable temps a bit. Any suggestions?

This is a really awesome setup! How did you run the heat tape on the shelfs? I'm looking to do somethin similar.

Great minds think alike!
Finished mine a few weeks ago..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80...3509509AF6.jpg

Looks good. :) And hey, some of the best building is done in apartment living rooms. :D Like ALL mine.

I'm about to pick up the wood for Version 2 of my snake cages - which will include a trap door in the floor for access to heat pads, a recessed area with plexi on top for lighting (to get them out of the cages and avoid cord issues), sturdier and shorter legs separating the cages (they stack), and a different color paint. :D

These are version 1, both of which are currently still in use. :)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...escomplete.jpg

The first caging I ever made was a unit like yours... but I learned that stacking individual units are not only easier and cheaper to build, but more portable and easier to access for maintenance. :) Especially with the version 2 changes put in place.

Oh, and I really like your setup there CaGirl5. VERY nice, furniture quality caging going on there. :gj:

I have seen both of your designs on the forums. Gotta say I love the humid hide idea and the wood stain you both.chose. im working on rodent rack right now. See how it turns out. Although I should probobly post updated pics. Ill do that tomorrow .

Thanks guys :D

Btw where did u find foilege like that? My cages could use a upgrade.