My DIY 2-unit display cage for $100

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Originally Posted by weirdbuglady

Oh, and what would you use to heat it? There has been discussion about what to do with cords, but what about the heating elements themselves?

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I use flexwatt on the inside with the connections completely sealed up in silicone to prevent a shock if water is spilled; I also tack the flexwatt down with silicone so the snake cannot get underneath it. But you could also use heat panels and stuff like that as well.

That is a very nice cage and thank you so much for taking to the time to make complete instructions. I've been looking for something like this for a while. My only question is, does the pegboard make low humidity an issue? I assume you're keeping corns in there, but from your experience with the cage do you believe it would be possible to maintain 50-60% humidity without much difficulty?


I suppose I could improvise on the back of the cage and use something that might be a little less drafty then pegboard.

Let me know what you think.
Austin

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Originally Posted by Austin Smith

I suppose I could improvise on the back of the cage and use something that might be a little less drafty then pegboard.

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I was wondering the same thing because i would worry about there being to much Airflow going threw there, and lowering my Temps, and Humidity.

Also is the wood treated, so how does it stand up to Humidity, heat, and water?

Dude. Sweet job!

You better post pics when you fill it. :)

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Originally Posted by Austin Smith

That is a very nice cage and thank you so much for taking to the time to make complete instructions. I've been looking for something like this for a while. My only question is, does the pegboard make low humidity an issue? I assume you're keeping corns in there, but from your experience with the cage do you believe it would be possible to maintain 50-60% humidity without much difficulty?


I suppose I could improvise on the back of the cage and use something that might be a little less drafty then pegboard.

Let me know what you think.
Austin

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If you were concerned about humidity being an issue, then what I would do is to substitute out the pegboard for solid hardboard and then just drill in as many holes as you needed. You could also paint the hardboard white after you drilled the holes so it matched the rest of the viv; just make sure you use a non-toxic paint.

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Originally Posted by Kaaa

I was wondering the same thing because i would worry about there being to much Airflow going threw there, and lowering my Temps, and Humidity.

Also is the wood treated, so how does it stand up to Humidity, heat, and water?

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The wood I used is already sanded and pre-treated; it has this glossy coating on it that's supposed to already seal it up (both Lowe's and Home Depot have it). If it was for a high humidity environment, then I'd probably seal more with a water based sealent. But I've used it on another viv I made as is, and it's held up just fine for almost 3 years.

And Paul, sorry but I don't have a pic of it all set up. I made it for my brother for X-mas and he lives up in Boston with it so I can't snap one.

what about using melamine, like the boards they use in bathrooms and stuff. those handle high humidity. then you could just make some vents or holes your self.

very nice job. i might have to try this out as a final cage for my boa.

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Kagez28

what about using melamine, like the boards they use in bathrooms and stuff. those handle high humidity. then you could just make some vents or holes your self.

very nice job. i might have to try this out as a final cage for my boa.

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

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You mean melamine for the back? You could most certainly do that. Good luck if you decide to make it for your boa. Real easy to make it wider and deeper. If you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask.