cage size question

I know this has already been asked a thousand times but I haven't seen anyone using an enclosure the same size as me so i'm going to ask. I have my 4 1/2 month old BP in a 29 gal aquarium turned on it's side. The measurements are 30"x19"x12" (LxWxH) Will this be big enough for him when his is fully grown?

Yup, that size should work (especially if he's a male). I keep my adults in cages that measure 33" x 17" x 5" (off the top of my head). Although, I've never kept a ball python in a tank on it's side, so I can't comment about how well that's going to work for the long term.

-adam

Thanks Adam. I want to eventually build a custom enclosure, especially after seeing some of them here, but in case I don't I wanted to be sure he wasn't too cramped.

-Troy

Thats approximately 4 square feet. If he gets a bit bigger than 4 feet, you might consider a bigger cage. That one would work tho. My interest is perked, how are you going to keep that one open side closed? What are you using as substrate? If its loose substrate, how are you keeping it in when you remove the side? I'm a caging nerd so i'm always on the hunt for new ideas :)

I'm using a regular screen lid that I permanately *sp?* attatched using a long hing along the top so when I open it, it swings up. I'm using lid locks on the bottom to keep it closed. I attached some metal rails to the front of the lid and have plexiglass sliding in them to help keep heat/humidity in. As for the substrate I'm using aspen and I used some of the leftover plexiglass as a "dam" to keep it in the cage. Here are some pics to give you a better idea.

Front view with lid closed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5.../cagefront.jpg

Front view with lid open
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...26/openlid.jpg

hinge attaching lid to tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5.../cagehinge.jpg

litter dam
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...bstratedam.jpg

Thats ingenious! What a great way to increase the floor space of an aquarium. I dig the tiki themed background :)

That's really cool! I'd love to have more detailed information about how you attached the hinge, the metal rails, and the "dam." And I agree with Carson, the bamboo background is awesome.

Thanks Carson and Smynx! Putting it on it's side solved 2 problems in one, it added floor space and helped keep the heat/humidity in. The bamboo looking things are placemats that I found at the dollar tree, only $1 a piece! They dress up the tank and give him a little more privacy. I still have to do some decorating i'm going to add some kind of branch for him to climb on if he wants.

The hinge, rails and dam are all glued on. I got the glue at Wal Mart it is called Power Poxy. It comes in a small white tube with purple writing. So far it is holding very good. You will have to have some clamps to hold pressure on things while the glue sets up but it didn't take very long.

-Troy

Wow, that's really cool! I had a similar setup for my leopard geckos awhile ago, only my litter dam was made of cardboard and duct tape... so it was kind of...wel ,not too great. Also, I got a screen lid that was hinged in the middle, so one side of it was attached to the tank, and the other side swung open sideways. Yours is definately more well done than mine was, lol :D

wow, im impressed... One of my bps is in an aquarium.... I might have to do that.

very cool!

Thanks alot for the compliments. It's flattering to know that all you herp "veterans" like my setup!

-Troy

Well, like Carson said, most of us are always on the lookout for new housing ideas - especially good ones like yours.

I know this isnt the newest post but........

I think your idea is so AWESOME and i dont know why i never thought of that ! **smacks self upside the head** But i have peg board for my lid,with books sitting on top of it to make it stay down but if i were to turn it on its side.....how would i get the lid to stay on ?

Use a hinge like I did. The can be purchased at just about any home store (lowes, home depot, etc)

OOO cool, i just may think about doing that, there will be alot more space for Roxy to move around in, im sure she would love it.

I just may steal your "tiki" like backround. it looks very very cool :D

Steal away, I'm glad you like it!!