40" x 28" x 28" Carpet Python Enclosure Build *DUW*

This summer I acquired a 6 foot Coastal Carpet Python. He came with a 30 gallon tall, which was obviously too small. Instead of spending a bunch of money on a pre-made cage, my father and I decided to see what we could come up with. Heres a somewhat of a step by step process.

The Basic Frame (I took a picture of it on its side for some reason)
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0ceefb38.jpg

I then started to start adding the paneling.
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Here it is finished with the paneling.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...psbecbb238.jpg

Then the silicone and paint was added.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...pscfa334fc.jpg

Here it is with the perches and moulding installed.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...psf3e9ed02.jpg

I then added the polycrylic, and light.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66f43551.jpg

I stained and sealed the outside of the enclosure.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7aa6578c.jpg

Finally, the finished enclosure.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...ps53ee13fe.jpg

And what would this thread be without pictures of the Carpet Python itself!
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1dbd76a9.jpg
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...pse865b651.jpg

Also here is what the RHP looks like inside the enclosure.
http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/...psdfb46803.jpg


The cage itself is made with 2x4's which cost me about $15. The walls and ceiling was made with panel wood I happened to have laying around and the floor was made with laminate flooring, which all cost me $0 lol. White non-toxic paint was also free. The polycrylic used to seal the wood and the aquarium silicone came out to a total of $20. The wood perches and acrylic doors were free as well. Lock was $5. The vent came out to $5. The light was $8. The Ranco Thermostat and RBI Radiant Heat Panel came out to about $150, pre wired and shipped.

Grand Total = $203! Not bad for a 40" x 28" x 28" enclosure with the whole nine yards.

Thanks for reading!

What are the perches? Closet rods, hand rail? I like how they look.

Looks nice, good job!

Looks really good. Nice job!

Nice build!! Wish I or my hubby were a bit handier, lol.... I'd love to do custom enclosures like this for my boas - would sure save me a few $$. ;)

I like this!!! Probably gonna make a corner version of this to put in our corner in the living room for my BRB when she gets bigger, gonna put a real living tree in it too!!!!


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Wow nice work. Thanks for posting the photos for us today as I will be building a cage soon and you gave me some good starting points.

Awesome build, thanks for sharing! :gj:

KMG - They are cut from a large closet rod. I had one laying around so I just cut to size then attached them and of course applied polycrylic to them. Also thank you!

Evenstar - Its simpler than you would think, especially for this design. I'm building another and this time I will be doing a step by step tutorial.

Hypnotixdmp, Fishdip - Well thank you. If you need any help with design or if you have a few questions dont hesitate to ask.

Mike41793, John 1982 - Thank you so much!

Looks good. Ypu probably were going with a cleaner look on purpose but i wouldve added some fake leafy vines around the rods or on the walls to give it more of a natural look. It looks great like that though. Well done and kudos to you!