Ideas needed for AP T12 stand

I’ve got a T12 on the way and I’d like to have it off of the floor in my room on a sturdy structure that ideally has room for some storage of snake related items. This will be a single enclosure, so stacking on other enclosures isn’t an option. Has anyone else done this? Can you show me your solution? Thank you!

Personally, I'd suggest doing what I do with my glass tanks...measure that T12 (I don't know what the L x W dimensions are?) & find a furniture cabinet that it fits on. Or put 2 cabinets together that meets the size required.

The T12 is 48” x24”x24”

Try a folding table!

I have a 4'x2'x2' on a 4' Lifetime folding table from Home Depot and it's perfect. Those tables are capable of supporting quite a bit of weight, so one should be able to support your outfitted T12 no problem. You can drape a tablecloth or table cover of your choice over the table before you sit the T12 on top to dress things up a bit. A sufficiently long table cloth can also hide any snake-related items you chose to put under the table. One thing to note is that the table may sway a tad if you push on the enclosure a bit (ie. while you're cleaning your enclosure); however, so long as the legs are properly locked in place, the table is quite sturdy and won't collapse. I hope this helps!

The 4x2 footprint is a fairly standard size for tables and such. I think you can probably do a search for 4x2 table and I'd bet you'd find some stuff to.

I've always gotten pieces of furniture from garage sales and CL and things like that. A lot of times there are offices closing down selling some pretty nice cabinets for pretty cheap, and I've gotten some of my favorite terrarium/aquarium stands this way, just put 2 next to each other for the larger stuff like an AP12. If you want to buy something brand new, ikea has some cabinets that would match the aesthetic of AP pretty well.

Also... if you're feeling fairly creative, you can buy thick pieces of 4x2 pvc pieces at home Depot or other home improvement stores. Then you can by short stubby legs or casters and out it on there, and you'll have a homemade stand.

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Try a folding table!

I have a 4'x2'x2' on a 4' Lifetime folding table from Home Depot and it's perfect. Those tables are capable of supporting quite a bit of weight, so one should be able to support your outfitted T12 no problem. You can drape a tablecloth or table cover of your choice over the table before you sit the T12 on top to dress things up a bit. A sufficiently long table cloth can also hide any snake-related items you chose to put under the table. One thing to note is that the table may sway a tad if you push on the enclosure a bit (ie. while you're cleaning your enclosure); however, so long as the legs are properly locked in place, the table is quite sturdy and won't collapse. I hope this helps!

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Except they want storage space too. But that could be separate modules under a table. Many ways to accomplish what is wanted.

I use a wire restaurant shelf on casters. Webstaraunt.com
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That looks real nice, jmcrook. :gj:

Lowes, Home Depo an the like. Look for garage storage racks. Some racks will hold over 2K so the little AP cages are nothing.


Good luck!

That looks great! Thank you to everyone so far for the suggestions!

BTW, folding tables are usually pretty wobbly- one little bump would be spilling your snake's water bowl, so honestly I wouldn't encourage that option unless very temporary. Also they tend to be made of vinyl that won't lend itself to the safe use of heat (UTH). Don't get me wrong, I have 3 folding tables, but never to keep any snake enclosures on. Much better ways of doing. I tend to go with real furniture & occasionally you can find great pieces in thrift stores too. I know I have. (& not the particle-board stuff) Also estate sales.

Bogertophis - these are good points. The table can definitely be a bit wobbly and it wouldn't work with belly heat (I'm only using top down heat for the enclosure sitting on it, so for my personal situation it's a non-issue). There are definitely better stands out there, and I'll probably be upgrading to something more stable in the future, but for now it's proven to be effective for my purposes.

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I’ve got a T12 on the way and I’d like to have it off of the floor in my room on a sturdy structure that ideally has room for some storage of snake related items. This will be a single enclosure, so stacking on other enclosures isn’t an option. Has anyone else done this? Can you show me your solution? Thank you!

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...54bf076cc2.jpgI built this for $60. (3) 2x4’s, a sheet of Plywood, black paint and a handle with Cabernet door hinges and magnet.


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I have a T-10 which has the same LxW as a T-12. I'm using this Ikea cabinet.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/knoxhul...hite-60372262/

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