Re: New Ball Python Owner
Congratulations on your first snake.
Have you considered a PVC enclosure or are you set on an aquarium style tank?
I'm new to snakes as well and find the majority of folks with tanks, myself included, have humidity issues and have to tweek things to get it right. (ie. foil or some other method of covering the screen but not too much or the humidity will be too high, but just enough to hopefully regulate it properly)
Conversely, the owners with PVC enclosures rarely talk about humidity problems.
This just my opinion, not the rule. Good luck.
Re: New Ball Python Owner
So I'm not exactly set on a glass enclosure presay but I want to be able to show her off in her cage and see her easily. I've heard about the humidity issues with glass enclosures but my breeder told me to just mist her and the cage twice a day and it'd be fine. I'm just not sure what's to do now if anyone has advice feel free to contact me directly with a private message.
Re: New Ball Python Owner
I'm concerned if I order an enclosure online though like a PVC one that I could have problems assembling it or it arriving damaged. Also my issue with tubs is that I wouldn't be about to see her very well or display her cage at all. And yes being in Minnesota is very cold now in the winter so that's another factor when it comes to her enclosure, especially considering she'll be in my bedroom and my bedroom is in the basement of my house it's the coldest room in the house. She's my first snake, basically my baby of sorts I want to do this right but have to upgrade will be a pain so I'm trying to learn what's good to go with and what's not.
Re: New Ball Python Owner
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mmager21
I'm concerned if I order an enclosure online though like a PVC one that I could have problems assembling it or it arriving damaged. Also my issue with tubs is that I wouldn't be about to see her very well or display her cage at all. And yes being in Minnesota is very cold now in the winter so that's another factor when it comes to her enclosure, especially considering she'll be in my bedroom and my bedroom is in the basement of my house it's the coldest room in the house. She's my first snake, basically my baby of sorts I want to do this right but have to upgrade will be a pain so I'm trying to learn what's good to go with and what's not.
I've spoken to Ali at Animal Plastics several times and she is amazing. Although I haven't received the enclosure yet, from what I've seen on you tube they are as simple to assemble as a bookshelf bought at Ikea with simple tools (no power tools needed). As far as damage is concerned, someone here had a damaged piece and they overnighted the replacement.
Long story short, it's your decision as to what best suits your needs. Good luck, you'll find some great info here and "on the line" (yes I'm quoting the movie The Internship).
Kudos for you to investigate BEFORE getting your new snake.
Re: New Ball Python Owner
I will say personally that I had a fantastic customer service experience with Animal Plastics. Got two T8s with locks, Pro-Heat RHP installed, LED channel cut for my own light strip, and they were an absolute breeze to assemble. Detailed instructions but no-brainer assembly. I've also heard from other folks here that they'll overnight or at least ship the same day for damaged parts.
They did take about 7 weeks instead of the 3-4 they told me but then offered $45 credit for my next order. Needless to say, that $45 is buying me a shelf in whatever size cage I order for my SD retic next. AP has my business for sure. I'm actually going to ask about a couple custom mods to the next cage if they can cut the pieces I'm thinking about.
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Re: New Ball Python Owner
I will say personally that I had a fantastic customer service experience with Animal Plastics. Got two T8s with locks, Pro-Heat RHP installed, LED channel cut for my own light strip, and they were an absolute breeze to assemble. Detailed instructions but no-brainer assembly. I've also heard from other folks here that they'll overnight or at least ship the same day for damaged parts.
They did take about 7 weeks instead of the 3-4 they told me but then offered $45 credit for my next order. Needless to say, that $45 is buying me a shelf in whatever size cage I order for my SD retic next. AP has my business for sure. I'm actually going to ask about a couple custom mods to the next cage if they can cut the pieces I'm thinking about.
So yeah, setting up a tub while you wait for a PVC enclosure would probably be the most upfront initially but be the best investment in the long run. I will also say that as a long time glass enclosure and Neodesha Plastics cage user, AP or a comparable set up is far far better.
(Sorry for the double post. Tapatalk is being really crappy the last few days.)