Looking for next cage up ideas!

She's good in the tank she's in now, but I'm thinking about in the next few years when she gets bigger. I'd like to have her set up for a while so I don't disturb her idea of home. Does anyone have any advice they can give me? Like Glass VS Plastic, or what kind of hidey holes they like best? I would greatly appreciate it as she is the first python I have taken care of and have only had her for a day.

I use to use glass terrariums but after doing extensive research I decided to go with animal plastics and got a couple of there cages. I got them in and couldn't be happier with them. hold heat and humidity very very well. easy clean up and my snakes seem to enjoy them.

Plastic like acrylic, or like sterilite bins? I've heard of people using both and I would love to know the benefits! Also, what kind of hidey holes do yours like? The half log I got Hecate doesn't seem to be going over too well.

Also, I tend to be very affectionate/touchy feely with my companion creatures, and is that a problem after the 3-4 day acclimation to her new home and outside shedding/feeding times? (Sorry, I know that's not my original question but the chat isn't active atm)

there acrylic, look up animal plastics, I purchased there T8 cages and have those going now till the T10's come in. I have them set up with radiant heat panels from pro products and I use hides from reptile basics. there plastic. I use to use the half logs as well, but after a mite issue I tossed them due to them being difficult to clean thoroughly to rid the mites.

OH omg i didnt realize you meant a site, i thought you meant some kind of special plastic material! LOL Thanks ill look into those

I prefer Animal Plastics cages. They're very well made, easy to assemble, and modestly priced. I mostly use the box hides from Reptile Basics. The snakes seem to like them.


http://www.apcages.com/home/

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...pstvxlqkmm.jpg

Your setup looks good, i just tend to like....how do i even put this o-o liiiiikeeee pretty things, kinda like maybe some kinda acrylic tank on a stand? i dont even know, sorry flustered atm im tryina find a stupid receipt

AP-T8's are definitely the way to go. If you like pretty things I would look for more naturalistic type enclosure furnishings and really make the inside stand out. Pet-tekk has some great stuff in that direction.

Constrictors NW is worth a look and more. Handmade, Ed uses marine HDPE.

While im waiting on an account transfer bullsheepery i figured id reply :P i may go with a giant rubbermaid tub until i can save up to have someone make something like this, https://missoula.craigslist.org/for/5997119161.html i know someone who does cabinets and such

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While im waiting on an account transfer bullsheepery i figured id reply :P i may go with a giant rubbermaid tub until i can save up to have someone make something like this, https://missoula.craigslist.org/for/5997119161.html i know someone who does cabinets and such

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Smart to go with a tub first no matter what you choose. IMO

do you mind if i ask why? is there something about tubs snakes prefer?

Tubs are much better at keeping the humidity levels up than glass with screen tops. Plus, much cheaper, so when you change sizes no problem. A lot of people/breeders only use tubs. Just not as much fun for display purposes.

Well thats good to know, i just kinda like bein able to see her scoot around under her bedding. its adorable.


Edit: the cool thing is that the person i know does cabinets happens to be my mothers exbf....so i can prolly get him to make something to fit a gigantic tank lol

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Well thats good to know, i just kinda like bein able to see her scoot around under her bedding. its adorable.


Edit: the cool thing is that the person i know does cabinets happens to be my mothers exbf....so i can prolly get him to make something to fit a gigantic tank lol

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That's great and I agree on liking to watch the snake too.

If you can keep the basic necessities consistent (humidity/temps) and provide hides for your snake you can probably use whichever enclosure you like best (glass/plastic). I think you'll find that most people with adult ball pythons who want a big display case max out around a 4'x2'x12"-14" enclosure. Maybe 4x2x2 as well with a ledge in the back. Height isn't much of a priority with BPs as they get older so an enclosure much smaller than you think seems to work out just fine. I think some people might even think a 4x2 is too large depending on the size of the BP.

I have tried with my ball python, my dumeril's boa, and the ball python at the wildlife center I volunteer at to offer different types of hides at different points. I was attempting to get them to like the fake rock cave type ones before I gave in and got them the RBI ones. They'll use them, but there's a distinct difference in their acceptance and comfort with them vs the reptile basics hides. They love those ugly black boxes. If I were you, I'd just give in and shove some fake vines on top to make it look nicer. The only other thing that my ball python liked as well was a cardboard cracker box I used for him when he was a baby until he decided to soak them one day.

The RBI hides (and the cracker boxes) were the only ones out of all the ones I tried, including a couple homemade ones, that they moved into right away. The rest they just kind of stared at for a while or roamed around ignoring before giving in.

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I prefer Animal Plastics cages. They're very well made, easy to assemble, and modestly priced. I mostly use the box hides from Reptile Basics. The snakes seem to like them.


http://www.apcages.com/home/

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...pstvxlqkmm.jpg

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Is this the AP-T8? I was originally considering the T3 (36x24x12), never thought I'd need to go up to a 4' cage with a BP, and she's certainly nowhere near that size now, but is outgrowing the 10gal aquarium we've kept her in until the time came for a purpose-designed enclosure.

Thoughts on a 36" vs 48" for a BP?

The T3 costs more than the T8. Unless you're dealing with space limitations, get the extra space for less money! Most BPs are fine in half of a T8, but usually there's no problem giving them more room.


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