My Reptile Area is Complete

I should have titled this thread, "My Reptile Area is Almost Complete," but we will get there soon enough.

I have my 5 6FT X 2FT Boaphile tank stack in the reptile area with the bottom two 6'X2' tanks split into 4 3'X2' enclosures. So the tower has 7 tanks in total and 8 reptiles living in them (2 female Leopard Geckos, Carra and Kayla, get along great and share a tank, while Cleo, who doesn't play well with others, has her own 3X2').

Yafe (new yearling Albino Carpet Python) is getting a 4'X2' arboreal tank from Jeff Ronne at Boaphile in the next 4 weeks and it will be set up in the same area as the current Reptile Tower/Condo. Not sure how fast he moves in there as he will be on quarantine for a bit and is recovering from an RI he got because of shipping delays, etc.

His tank will be 4'X2'X1.5' and have two 4FT X 2.5" roughed PVC pipes running from side to side, but both at different heights and distances from the front. This will allow him to pick temps and heights, etc. when he wants to climb (he is an Irian Jaya and Darwin Hybrid and IJ's are known to climb while Darwin's spend most of their time in branches/trees - he is already making use of the small fake branches in his quarantine tank). There will also be heat tape on his hot side floor in case he wants to use his hide there, and a hide on the cool side as well. So far, not much of a hider, as he spends most of his time on branches watching me.

Here is a link to a split 3X2' Boaphile Arboreal tank: http://www.boaphileplastics.com/arborealcages.html

Jeff is "custom making" Yafe a 4X2' with two branches instead of one.

Okay, I digressed, but I want to paint a picture here.

The reptile area is in our finished basement (about 800 SQ Feet) and that is shaped like an "L". The "_" of the L, is the reptile area. It's about 12FT X 10FT, or about 120 SQ/FT.

I have the tower against the only indoor wall in that area. Yafe's tank (placement below) will be "kitty cornered" on the two outside walls in that area, but will not touch the walls and will have a several foot area behind it for ventilation.

The only other reptile we have, is Esmeralda (Ezzy) the Leachie, who has no special temp requirements, and lives in Katie's office upstairs. She keeps Katie company, but does not stay in the reptile area. She's rogue :).

Below are the pictures of the reptile area currently, and I will update when Yafe's tank is setup (it will be on a 4X2X1.5' stand and therefore will be 3FT tall).


​Looking into the Reptile Area from the TV area/Living Space in the finished basement (Yafe's tank will go in front of the standing lamp in the corner):

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Current Tank Tower/Condo (picture taken standing next to the big chair in the reptile area, on the chairs left side):

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​Picture of Corner Where Yafe's tank is going, again, from left of big chair:

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Two Shots from Big Chair (dogs are allowed in when reptiles are not out):

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Very nice. I love it all black... :)

That is beyond awesome D.

Very nice, I like the way everything blends in. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

If I can see walls in that room: That reptile area isn't complete yet. :)

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If I can see walls in that room: That reptile area isn't complete yet. :)

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LOL!

They are all outside walls, hence "Kitty Cornering" Yafe's tank. It's a basement, and well insulated, so not as big a deal, but still.

Plus, I really think I am done for a while now! Happy with my collection and the experience with Yafe really scared me. I think it's a sign to stop.

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Very nice. I love it all black... :)

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That is beyond awesome D.

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Very nice, I like the way everything blends in. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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Thank you guys! I appreciate it.

That huge chair was previously in the corner where Yafe is going. It lived there since Katie moved in to this house, but when I moved in with multiple reptile tanks, it had to be moved out and I took over that whole space with tanks. Katie lost her reading area, and we lost a lot of space. Sacrifices.

Then we got the Boaphile tower/condo. There were three reasons to do that. First, we needed more space and wanted to have everyone on one wall! Two, I needed at least one bigger tank for Behira (a new addition at that point), and figured, go for broke, get everyone a new tank! Three, I needed an easier and better system for temps and humidity. Zero complaints on these tanks. The reptiles are happy, I am happy, Katie's happy, and it's so easy to maintain proper husbandry!

Fast forward to today and now we have a full reptile area and a big chair for reading and for handling reptiles!

It is crazy how comfortable that chair is! WARNING: Do not sit in that chair before cleaning the reptile tanks! You might not get to the cleaning! I can sit in the chair with the reptiles for hours. When the reptiles aren't out, I like to sit there and read or talk on the phone and all 5 dogs will be either on me, or around me, or on me and the foot stool!

Everything looks great, Dave!!!
I love the all black. I'm working towards going all black myself. If I accquire a new enclosure that's not black (like my neodesha) I make it black, hahhahaha.

Anyway, it looks great!!!!

Very nice!

What are the curtains on that one row of enclosures for? I'm assuming they are curtains anyway lol.

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Very nice!

What are the curtains on that one row of enclosures for? I'm assuming they are curtains anyway lol.

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Ahhhh, the curtains. Yeah, homemade curtain for Behira. When thinking food, she strikes at anything that moves, especially at night. The curtain is up so I can feed and interact with the other reptiles and not have her hurt her mouth/jaw, etc. nailing the acrylic.

Otherwise, and once rubbed with the hook, she is a total sweetheart. Just don't mess with her dinner!

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Ahhhh, the curtains. Yeah, homemade curtain for Behira. When thinking food, she strikes at anything that moves, especially at night. The curtain is up so I can feed and interact with the other reptiles and not have her hurt her mouth/jaw, etc. nailing the acrylic.

Otherwise, and once rubbed with the hook, she is a total sweetheart. Just don't mess with her dinner!

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I was going to ask the same thing...black-out curtain on a cage? :cool: Unique & inspirational...

Wicked nice! All matching black and the same style! Plus the curtain really is a nice touch and a great idea.

A finished basement is definitely the way to go as the temps tend to be more stable. My basement is partially finished, I don't have heat down there, yet. Plus I don't have AC in the upstairs. So twice a year I end up moving everybody up and down the stairs. Upstairs 'til it gets too hot, downstairs 'til it gets too cold. It seems they like the downstairs better though, darker, quieter.

Looks like you have plenty of space to expand as well!

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Wicked nice! All matching black and the same style! Plus the curtain really is a nice touch and a great idea.

A finished basement is definitely the way to go as the temps tend to be more stable. My basement is partially finished, I don't have heat down there, yet. Plus I don't have AC in the upstairs. So twice a year I end up moving everybody up and down the stairs. Upstairs 'til it gets too hot, downstairs 'til it gets too cold. It seems they like the downstairs better though, darker, quieter.

Looks like you have plenty of space to expand as well!

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You guys are a bad influence! I am full up on reptiles.

I love the look too.

The curtain is necessary for Behira, :).

I love finished basements. Much more stable. We also have heat and AC down there so temp control isn't too bad. The former owners actually lived downstairs (we have a full bath down there too).

Doesn't sound like fun carrying tanks all around the house! Would be impossible for me! Too many tanks!

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I was going to ask the same thing...black-out curtain on a cage? :cool: Unique & inspirational...

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Maybe unique and inspirational, but not ideal. I like seeing her and she's actually out much of the time. However, I'd rather have a curtain then her bending teeth again. 2X was enough for me. Luckily, both times they fell out while she was eating next.

Daaaaaave, that looks freaking awesome! Congrats, bud!

looking incredible. heckin' jealous over here!!!

Well, apparently I wasn't done. The reptile room, however, I believe, for now, is COMPLETE! Or, at least will, in about a month when all the tanks arrive.

Yafe's arboreal tank will still go in the corner, kitty cornered, as planned. On top of Yafe's 4'X2'X1.5' arboreal Boaphile will be Feliz's 4'X2'X1' life home. On top of that will be another 4'X2'X1'!

WHAT? Another animal?

Don't get excited folks.

When I bought the original tower, the three female leopard geckos were living in a 4X2' and seemingly, doing okay, although Cleo had started some occasional aggression towards Carra. When I moved them into the 6X2' Boaphile, the aggression got significantly worse. So I split the tank and moved Cleo to one side (3X2') and Kayla and Carra stayed on the other side (3X2'). When I bought them, the breeder said that if all females and they grow up together, they should be fine living together. He had said that "six can live in a 4X2', that's huge." Well, the more I read, and the more I observe their behavior, especially during feeding, the more I disagree. I have tried two feeding dishes, but inevitably, there is a spat here and there at the same dish. Additionally, before last shed, I found a little bite mark on Carra again. No bueno.

So, Carra is moving into Figment's tank (3X2') and Figment is moving into a 4X2' (he's big for a corn - over 5ft and 640G). Figment is fine in a 3X2', but for stacking purposes, all the tanks need to be the same size, so big or not, he, Feliz, and Yafe, will all have 4X2' tanks.

The base of the corner setup is 18" tall. The arboreal tank is 18" tall. The two other tanks are 12" tall. That makes 5'. It's a 6.5' ceiling. Not much room left guys. That's my last possible space in the house.

Dare I say the reptile room is COMPLETE?

Love it. Looks great! I was working on standardizing my caging but put it off. Right now everything is miss matched and all over the place. LOL. Will get there after getting Aurora paid off.

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Love it. Looks great! I was working on standardizing my caging but put it off. Right now everything is miss matched and all over the place. LOL. Will get there after getting Aurora paid off.

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Thank you.

I hear you. I had the same setup you have now before getting the Boaphiles. Comparatively, it was a nightmare. I've never had cages so easy to maintain temps and humidity in. I upgraded to redundant thermostats. Plus, if you have multiple of the same type of animal, or animals with the same requirements, you can run, I think, up to 25 devices, off Jeff's double thermostats. I am sure other thermostats can do this as well. I just know more about the thermostats he sells than others. He also gives discounts for large orders.

I am incredibly happy with the current setup, as are the reptiles. I could not ask for more.

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....Dare I say the reptile room is COMPLETE?

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Short answer: No. :cool: You really expect us to believe THAT!? :rofl: Give me a break...

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Short answer: No. :cool: You really expect us to believe THAT!? :rofl: Give me a break...

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In the current setup (keyword, current :)), there is room for one more 4X2' on top of that corner tower. However, with Feliz here, and with everything I've been doing to try to get Yafe better, I am feeling pretty full up and satisfied.

I love the collection and all my animals and want to spend time with everyone. I am beginning to push that. Before Solana and Yafe, I said that, and it was more of an intellectual thing. "I have a lot of reptiles. I want to spend time with each one. If I get too many, it will be diminishing returns and I won't enjoy each one as much or as often."

Now, it's more of a feeling. When done with all the maintenance, handling, etc. I feel satisfied and proud and accomplished. However, I also feel, that was enough. I didn't use to feel that.

This could be, just could be, it. However, I understand your perspective and we will see what the future brings!

Okay, almost there!

The new tanks for Figment, Feliz, and Yafe, came today. They are all 4X2' Boaphiles, with Yafe's being an arboreal tank with PVC pipes to climb and 17.5 inches tall. The other 2 tanks are 11.5 inches tall.

Figment and Feliz will move this weekend, and Carra will move out of her current tank with Kayla and into Figment's old tank (a 3X2'). Yafe is still being evaluated, and on quarantine, and is not being moved anytime soon.

At the moment, I am outgassing the RHP in all the tanks.

As it stands now, everyone has there own tank and a "life tank." There is one change coming to the reptile area and one spot open.

The one change is that at the moment, Ezzy (Leachie) and Ferry (Chewie) are in Katie's office and my office, respectively. We decided to give them more space and better temp and humidity control and have Jeff Ronne build them each arboreal Boaphile tanks as well. They are each going to have 2X1.5X2' (2 feet wide, 1.5 feet deep, and 2 feet tall) cages with a slot for PVC pipe to run across the tank of various sizes (just like Yafe's tank - I can swap the sizes whenever I want). Additionally, these will have side opening doors, so I can put their food and water on the doors. We are going to stack them, one on the other, and have a spare tank on the bottom of the same size, to use as a stand and for storage. Each of their tanks will have an RHP and a thermostat which I will set to 77F in the summer and 71F in the winter. Right now, it's 67F upstairs and, frankly, it's kind of difficult taking care of reptiles in 3 different locations. Also, Ferry eats insects 1X a week, and they are downstairs for the leopard geckos who eat them 3X a week, etc. This way everyone is one place and properly cared for enclosure wise and it will make my life easier caring for them as well.

Ferry and Ezzy's tanks will go where Feliz is now in the small vision tank in the pictures below. They will be about as wide as that tank, but not as wide as the stand that tank is on. However, they will go almost to the ceiling height wise.

Of course, the one spot. There is room for one more 4X2' on top of the new tower. Not sure anything will ever go there, but it does give the option for one more reptile, if I ever choose to go that route.

Here are pictures from today of the current setup. I will post when I have cleaned up a bit where the new tower is and when Ferry and Ezzy's tower goes in about 6 weeks from now (i just ordered it).

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Very nice setup Dave. Your critters are livin' the good life!

Figment and Feliz moved into their Boaphile 4X2' forever homes yesterday. They seem very happy.

Carra (Leopard Gecko - not pictured) moved into Figment's old 3X2' and is ecstatic, as is Kayla. No more sharing digs. Both gobbled down Dubai Roaches last night without having to argue with each other over who gets which one!

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Very nice! I really like how you have the cages arranged for display and access.

I’m slowly revamping my reptile room to get rid of the 8’ cages and replace with 3’ or 4’ Reptile Basics cages depending on critters. The 8’ cages are 30” deep and the back is hard for me to clean...arms just aren’t that long. I don’t imagine that will get any easier as I age. :rolleyes:

Well, Feliz and Figment seem happy as can be in their new homes.

Figment appeared to be in his normal routine by the day after the move and Feliz was happily doing his half in hide half out of hide Boa move by day two.

Feliz was due to eat last night (2 days after move), and of course, 2 hours before, pees and urates all over! I quickly removed him, cleaned up, and put him back. I wasn't sure he would eat. HE DID NOT HESITATE! Slammed the mouse!

They both seem happy and are eating like pigs!

Additionally, Yafe gets moved into his 4X2' arboreal tonight. More on that later and in his thread.

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Well, in addition to moving Yafe into his new digs. I moved Ezzy and Ferry down. It's just so much easier having everyone in one place. Plus, it gives me (and Katie) a good idea of what the reptile area will look like with Ferry and Ezzy's Boaphile tanks when they get here in 4-5 weeks.

Ezzy's tank is on the bottom and is a 20X20X20" and Ferry's in on top and is a 16X16X20". The new tanks are 24" (wide)X18" (deep)X24" (high) and side opening (just like these tanks). However, they will have RHP's for better temp control (even though I will never keep it over 77F - summer and 70F or so winter - it will allow for control where as now, it's room temp, except for small UTH's stuck to the back walls and set to 74F).

So, the new tanks will be 2 inches less far into the room, but 2 inches wider on each side (about the size of the base - maybe an inch smaller on each side), and about as tall as the tanks with Ezzy and Ferry's "holding containers" on top.

However, the "stand" I will be using is an empty tank the same size/footprint as their tanks are. So I will use it for storage.

Yafe is in a hide so not sure how he's doing yet. Ezzy and Ferry seem fine and don't seem to care that they are in a different room. I asked Ezzy how she felt about the move. She said, "Same tank, different room (STDR)!"



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I didn't like Ferry and Ezzy's tanks in between the two towers like that. It seemed cramped and felt more so. When I had to clean the tanks closest to the wall, it was tight.

So, today, I rearranged things a bit. I moved the 4X2' tower into the room about 2 1/4 feet. I put Ferry and Ezzy's current tanks to the left of that tower (closest to the wall) and thus created, essentially, two 6FT long towers of reptile cages on either side of the "Reptile Area."

When Ferry and Ezzy's new Boaphiles come in a month or so, they will fit right in the space their tanks and stand are in now.

Everyone seems happy; animals, me, and Katie.

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That's amazing!!!

As of Monday, we will almost be at the finish line. Weather pending, Ezzy and Ferry's new Boaphile's are arriving.

They will be 24" high, 18" deep, and 24" wide. Currently, they are in 20X20X20" for Ezzy and 16X16X20" for Ferry. These will be plenty roomy, but also, have small RHP and flex watt not the bottom on one (I'll explain in a second) and I will be able to keep it 68-74F in the winter (depending on where they are in the tank) and 73-77F in the summer. They like mid 70's, with a drop in the winter. The top tank, Ferry's, will have a little heat on the bottom from Ezzy's RHP below, so I had Jeff install a small flex watt under her tank to keep everything consistent.

For those that do now know, Rhacodactylus do not like high heat but love high humidity. They should be misted to keep humidity in the 60's-low 80% humidity range, but allowed to drop a little during the day. I spray in the morning and get it to 80% and let it drop to 60% or so before spraying again the next day or two. There should be a cycle. Also, over 85F and you have a fried Rhacodactylus. It's never more than 74F in that room, a finished basement, so a little heat won't hurt, but a lot can. Both these tanks, like all my others, will have dual/redundant thermostats.

Then, in a few weeks, Toref's final home, a 4X2X1.5', like Yafe's, will be arriving for the top of that tower. It will have UVB lighting and a basking lamp, etc. as well as Flexwatt and a RHP. It will be decked out. He won't move in there for a while as he's still tiny and FAST. However, hopefully within 3 months.

One tank to go! There reptile area is almost there! Today, Ezzy and Ferry's 24X18X24" Boaphile tanks came. I set them up and they are maintaining temps and humidity really well. It was the same price to get another tank of the same size, with not heating elements, to use as a stand and a storage area. So, there are 3 tanks, but only the top two have reptiles. Ferry on top and Ezzy in the middle.

The old tanks were 20X20X20" for Ezzy and 16X16X20" for Ferry. This gives them more room, but also better insulation and heating. Each tank has an RHP and Ezzy's (the bottom) has a medium flex watt heat tape running off the same thermostat. Since Ferry's tank is on top of Ezzy's and right above the RHP from her tank, he doesn't need flex watt, so he just gets belly heat from her RHP.

Currently it's 78F on the top of the branches and on the perch under the RHP and it goes down to 68F at the coolest part of their tanks and averages about 73F. This way, on the cold nights, it's not 66F in the whole tank, and they can choose what temps they want.

Here is the reptile area as it stands now. The only thing missing is a 4X2X1.5' "coupe" cage (2 doors with a bar in the middle) for Toref with lots of lighting. That will go on top of Yafe's cage, on the 4X2' stack, and then both sides of the room will be near the ceiling.

WALL TO WALL REPTILES! 13 tanks and 13 reptiles. Awesome!

Toref needs a few months to get in the bigger tank, but he will get there soon. The tank should come in the next month.

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whoa dak! u need to tame your wiring. ;)

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One tank to go! There reptile area is almost there! Today, Ezzy and Ferry's 24X18X24" Boaphile tanks came. I set them up and they are maintaining temps and humidity really well. It was the same price to get another tank of the same size, with not heating elements, to use as a stand and a storage area. So, there are 3 tanks, but only the top two have reptiles. Ferry on top and Ezzy in the middle.

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come on. that can't be storage/empty for long. ;)

also what was your experience and wait time w/ Boaphile like?

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whoa dak! u need to tame your wiring. ;)


come on. that can't be storage/empty for long. ;)

also what was your experience and wait time w/ Boaphile like?

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First, the wires are a work in progress. It was a work day and it took 3 hours to set everything up and get it dialed in. When Toref's tank comes. I will neaten everything up. Look at the other side.

Secondly, NO MORE REPTILES. I am at my limit for enjoyment, time with everyone, etc. I know I've reached the pinnacle for me. Storage works fine. Plus, I am 39 this month and overweight. That storage tank is on the ground. Now way I am cleaning that with an animal in there!

Finally, with Boaphile, it's been consistently 6 weeks. Sometimes a little less, and sometimes a little more. However, always around 6 weeks. Jeff Ronne is pretty good at telling me if it might be a week late early in the process. Never waited more than 7 weeks.

I highly recommend his tanks and he really knows his stuff. However, do not email him. Just call him on the number on the site and he will help you out. He almost never checks emails. He is happy to talk, however.

Man that is some cool room now. I think I could sit in that chair and watch and take turns holding reptiles for a long time. Nice job. I can see how dedicated you are to your coldblooded family members. :gj:

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Man that is some cool room now. I think I could sit in that chair and watch and take turns holding reptiles for a long time. Nice job. I can see how dedicated you are to your coldblooded family members. :gj:

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I do love them. I work from home most days and usually take a few minutes at lunch and the end of the day to bond with them and unwind.

It’s a great area. I could not be happier. So blessed to have the time, space, and a loving and supportive fiancé who let me take over 1/3 of her finished basement.

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I do love them. I work from home most days and usually take a few minutes at lunch and the end of the day to bond with them and unwind.

It’s a great area. I could not be happier. So blessed to have the time, space, and a loving and supportive fiancé who let me take over 1/3 of her finished basement.

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I hear you on the blessed part. My wife of 17 years has always been a lover of reptiles and we have had many over the years. She's the one that put the bug in my head to get a BP again and agreed right away to make it 2 instead of 1.

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First, the wires are a work in progress. It was a work day and it took 3 hours to set everything up and get it dialed in. When Toref's tank comes. I will neaten everything up. Look at the other side.

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ah i see.

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Secondly, NO MORE REPTILES. I am at my limit for enjoyment, time with everyone, etc. I know I've reached the pinnacle for me. Storage works fine. Plus, I am 39 this month and overweight. That storage tank is on the ground. Now way I am cleaning that with an animal in there!

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imma pusher. get used to it b/c imma ask often about your next reptile. ;)

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Originally Posted by dakski

Finally, with Boaphile, it's been consistently 6 weeks. Sometimes a little less, and sometimes a little more. However, always around 6 weeks. Jeff Ronne is pretty good at telling me if it might be a week late early in the process. Never waited more than 7 weeks.

I highly recommend his tanks and he really knows his stuff. However, do not email him. Just call him on the number on the site and he will help you out. He almost never checks emails. He is happy to talk, however.

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i have 2 Boaphile Rhinoraxxx rack for my BP's. i bought them both second hand tho, so i don't know the new buyers experience w/ them. however i do love the racks i have from them. i also have an AP rack and much prefer the Boaphile. i like the PVC they use better, the machining and finishing. i only have 1 PVC enclosure i bought from a friend who produced PVC enclosures and racks on a CNC machine for a year before his business went busta. i'm glad to hear your experience as considering Boaphile, AP and RBI for new enclosures. lastly, are all the hinges silver? what is that - galvanized, zinc or nickel or something else? i like the rustproofing but don't like the shininess on a black enclosure.

Toref moved down to the reptile area today. He's still in his 15G tank, and will be for some time, but I wanted him to be with everyone else and in a quieter area.

Here are a few pictures of where I stuck him for now, knowing he will go in a stacked 4X2X1.5' once he gets bigger. NOTE: That's a 65 pound dog for scale. Yes, she, and the others, are allowed in the reptile area, when none are out.

I also know the wires are a little messy now, but I will fix all that when Toref's life enclosure comes.

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Fingers crossed that will settle him down now Dave

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Update: Toref is loving the new space.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-Monitor/page6

The last Boaphile came this past week. It's Toref's tank.

13 tanks now and 13 reptiles. Awesome.

Left side has 7 tanks and the right side has 6 tanks. Toref's tank is the top tank on the right side and he moved in earlier last week.

The reptile area is NOW COMPLETE!

I will post pictures when I finish cleaning up down there.

Wow. Can't wait to see pictures. That must look awesome.

As promised, pictures.

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My sitting area:

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Left side: Top to bottom, left to right (bottom two rows are split into 2 tanks each, or 4 3X2' tanks): Frank (Northern BTS), Behira (Ghost BI), Shayna (albino spider BP), Kayla (LG), Cleo (LG), Carra (LG), Solana (scaleless corn).

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Right Side: First the two Rhacydactylus in the 3 tower 24"X18"24" (far left) - Ferry (Chewie) and Ezzy (Leachie) - the bottom tank is for storage. Then, top to bottom. Toref (Freckled Tree Monitor - Varanus Tristis Orientalis), Yafe (Albino CP), Feliz (Dwarf BCC), and Figment (Corn snake).

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That is awesome Dak. Love the pictures:gj:

I really like those Boaphile bases. Higher than my wimpy AP 8 inchers. That extra height of the Boaphiles make a huge difference for a beat up old guy.

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Originally Posted by Reinz

I really like those Boaphile bases. Higher than my wimpy AP 8 inchers. That extra height of the Boaphiles make a huge difference for a beat up old guy.

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:)

Overweight from Prednisone Post-Kidney Transplant doesn't help much either getting on the ground, and off the ground!

The tanks on the left are 11.5" off the ground, but the tanks on the right are 17.5" off the ground. WOW! What a difference that makes. For the tanks on the left, I wear kneepads I got from home depot for $25 or so and they've lasted for a while and still look brand new.

Those kneepads are worth their weight in gold.

You're set up nicely over there Dave! You can just sit back and enjoy the view :). I'm going to reconfigure my snake room next year and you just gave me a few ideas. :)

Well, I spent a while cleaning the reptile area today. It's neat and as roomy as it can be now. I still need to find time to rewire everything, because some of the wires are messy, but otherwise, it's looking good.

Shayna moved into the top tank on the 4X2' stack today (Toref's old tank) today and Jeff moves into Shayna's (old) 6X2' tomorrow.

I also added another 7 feet of the philips hue strip lighting and now the area is nice and bright when I want it, but also fully dimmable when I want to feed, or relax down there.

I'll post pictures when I can, but basically, cleaner/neater and brighter.

Very very nice! I’ll be moving my corn into our finished basement once it’s fully finished. And then I’ll have the space for some additions. Just need to get the wife on board :)


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Pictures as promised.

Looking in at the reptile area.

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​Right Side

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Left Side

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From the big chair looking in

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Same shot on .5X Zoom

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