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  • 01-06-2015, 12:10 AM
    Blitzjg
    Overwhelmed with caging options... help please!
    I am overdue for a larger cage for my BP. I am not much of a DIYer so I am looking for something I can buy that will pretty much serve its purpose as is, but am not sure what will fit that bill and was hoping for some direction. Right now I'm using a glass terrarium with a screen top, with a UTH and CHE. I wouldn't mind switching to a PVC cage, or sticking with glass but I am having trouble finding any reliable sellers (was hoping to purchase something decent online) and from what I've found most sites don't provide enough details or pictures for me to know what I am purchasing and whether it fits all the needs necessary for proper BP husbandry.

    Any direction is appreciated.
  • 01-06-2015, 01:52 AM
    Mr. Misha
    I recommend Animal Plastics PVC enclosures. I have 3 of their terrariums and i couldn't be happier with both quality and customer service.
  • 01-06-2015, 02:28 AM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: Overwhelmed with caging options... help please!
    I'm using tanks and a tub currently but I'm considering pvc enclosures as well. I've narrowed it down to these three suppliers. I've heard really good things about each of them.

    http://www.apcages.com/home/
    http://www.boaphileplastics.com
    http://www.constrictorsnw.com
  • 01-06-2015, 06:01 PM
    DennisM
    Re: Overwhelmed with caging options... help please!
    Animal Plastics. Good price, easy to assemble and maintain
  • 01-06-2015, 06:11 PM
    jclaiborne
    Throwing in my vote for Vision.
  • 01-07-2015, 12:56 AM
    BrianDallek
    I will also throw in a vision vote. You can get them direct from the company or from LLL Reptile. They are one solid piece. No screws or plastc welds. I have a couple vision cages for close to 15 years and they are like new. They are kinda ugly and some of the models have ridges on the floor for nesting when stacking. They are sturdy..really sturdy. Lots of good options out there though.

    have you considered a smaller 3 tub rack from someone like cserpents? Room to get more snakes then.
  • 01-07-2015, 02:12 AM
    Blitzjg
    I'm not ready to switch to tubs yet, I don't see me expanding any time soon. The T8 is intriguing from AP but I'm not sure how it works, does it have a spot for a CHE? And I'm not too sure on the extras they have available as to what would be good or deemed necessary or helpful by most.
  • 01-07-2015, 02:31 AM
    Blitzjg
    Also I like having a cage because its nicer to look at and put on display, its currently out in my living room.

    So what I found reasonable was either the T8 which I still have the above questions on, or the Visions Model #221 28" wide - 22" deep - 12" high $199.00 ea.Lighting: None Heating: Under Tank Heater Venting: Rear Angle Vent (RA)

    Which I'm not sure is viable for a full-grown BP, and am Also concerned about being able to heat it without the option of including a CHE.
  • 01-07-2015, 03:33 AM
    BrandyL1193
    Re: Overwhelmed with caging options... help please!
    I am using 2 RHP inside divided T8 and it is wonderful!!
  • 01-07-2015, 01:00 PM
    jclaiborne
    Re: Overwhelmed with caging options... help please!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Blitzjg View Post
    Also I like having a cage because its nicer to look at and put on display, its currently out in my living room.

    So what I found reasonable was either the T8 which I still have the above questions on, or the Visions Model #221 28" wide - 22" deep - 12" high $199.00 ea.Lighting: None Heating: Under Tank Heater Venting: Rear Angle Vent (RA)

    Which I'm not sure is viable for a full-grown BP, and am Also concerned about being able to heat it without the option of including a CHE.

    On the visions, I started with a 221 and added a light vent on top, I have since sold it because I found it to be too small. Visions hold heat really well. If you are looking at visions I would go with a little bigger on (my personal opinion), but you really shouldn't need a CHE, you can throw a heat pad underneath, hook it to a TSTAT and the cage will get plenty warm.
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