Best plastic cage???

Hey everyone, my ball python is gettin big and i really want to move him out of his glass tank and into a bigger pastic one. Does anyone know any good websites for it??? i think it will be much easier to ontrol temps and humidity in a pastic one. Also, does anyone know how much it would be just to take my ball python in to the Vet for a check up?

How big is he? If he is larger, a 32 or 41 qt sterilite storage tub works well, just drill/melt some holes in the side (Start with less and then put more in after monitoring humidity). You can get these at walmart/target/lowes/etc. Just make sure the lid is secure, lots of people use clips on each side.

If smaller, 15 qt works well for a while.

i want something like this http://npicages.com/36_stackable_cage.html still display but more secure for him and easier to controll temps

Some people like rickys reptile enclosures, he has videos on you tube, check them out. As for vets, phone a few in your area and have a look! If the 'propper' cages are too expensive then look at steralite or rubbermaid tubs, or even the generic no name brands, they're all very cheap!!

But is there any that can be used with heat lamps

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Originally Posted by Amp625

But is there any that can be used with heat lamps

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You can fashion a screen top and get a rather large bin and use a heat lamp. If the bin is not clear, cut out a viewing window and screw or silicone plexiglass. This will still be cheaper than most large cases you buy.

i think im just going to get a PVC cage with a radient heat pannel

Yup that's a great option. I'm a fan of boaphile plastics and animal plastics, though there are many options out there. I find boaphiles are a bit sturdier, but also pricier.

I would stick with either UTH or Radiant heat for a plastic enclosure. One of the main benefits to using plastic cages is their ability to hold humidity. Cutting a big hole in the top to put a heat lamp up there would defeat that purpose...

I'm gonna use the 36" stackable npi cage when my girl (& any future bp's) needs it.

boaphile, constrictorsnw, animal plastics, and vision cages all have what you are looking for i think constrictors nw is the cheapest, but boaphile looks the nicest in my opinion, all are cheaper than ricky's enclosures which i think are a rip off. Also the prices listed on boaphile and constrictors nw includes the shipping cost.

for an adult you can probably get away with a 30W by 24D by 11.5H boaphile sells those for $180 shipped

constrictors Northwest has a 32W by 24 D by 12H for $165 shipped

i suggest checking them both out if your looking for a nice plastic cage that'll hold humidity well these are the cages your looking for heres there websites

http://constrictorsnw.com/
http://www.boaphileplastics.com/
http://www.animalplastics.com/
http://www.visionproducts.us/

as for vet visits i took mine into a vet for a check up and to get them sexed and it was only $25. Check ups are usually pretty cheap, its when you have an actual problem they get expensive. just call around see if the vet has any experience with snakes and ask for a check up price.

hope this helps and good luck

yeah its does alot i was going to go with the PVC cages but i didnt know boaphile's prices included shipping, so now it basically the same. Im going to have a UTH for his hotspot and the radient heat emitter for his ambient temps, and i really want to get a checkup, thanks for all the info.

i also am going with pro-products for my radient heat emitter

I use Boaphiles for all my snakes and I love them. I have the 422ds for my Boas with under cage heat x2 and the 322Ds for my Balls with under cage heat 1.5 with both lights installed in each. Also have the shoebox and sweaterbox rack. Holds humidity and heat great and they are very durable and built great. I really can't see me ever going to any other caging. Good luck with your decision. :gj:

So the 1.5 gave you enough heat, im confused do they act as a hot spot or ambient temps for the whole tank?

and can you put your own UTH under the tank?

http://www.showcasecages.com/index.html



I have 6 now and love them!