Building Tank Enclosure

Hi all!
Well, I've started constructing my first snake enclosure. I'm actually making two out of a 70 gallon aquarium (48"x18"x18"). The top is mostly enclosed with glass braces, so I have two openings. They are both about 15.5"x15". I've siliconed (non toxic aquarium silicone) a piece of plexiglass (opaque) right down the middle. I plan on housing a ball python and a corn snake. Right now, I'm working on building the oak frame. Picked up two 8' lengths today and they look beautiful. I'll be building my own "canopy" and screen doors. I was hoping I could use this thread for information as I go along. I was wondering if I should go fiberglass screen, or aluminum. . . I'm leaning towards the aluminum personally, but if someone knows better, give me a shout. I'll be taking pictures as I go along. I'm really excited about the project. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

yes yes...pics....pics please...please?

LOL I'll snap some pics tomorrow when I go to work. . . that's where I'm building the frame. They should be up sat/sun :D. Just one question though. . . how do I post a pic :S.

I think I have this figured out :oops:. . .

http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...ly62006083.jpg

http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...ly62006092.jpg

Here Goes, hope it works.

yeah it works but they're ginormous...a mod is going to end up editing your post. Do you know how to resize them?

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

yeah it works but they're ginormous...a mod is going to end up editing your post. Do you know how to resize them?

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NOOOO :( Please help Nathan.

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Originally Posted by Alicia Marie

NOOOO :( Please help Nathan.

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I changed the pics to links. It's not a big deal...I do it all the time. ;) It's a learning process and you'll get it figured out in time. There are photo editing programs that you can use to resize your pictures to more "Internet Friendly" sizes and then you can upload those images to your gallery here.

Thank you sooo much. . . i though i'd be in trouble :$ I have lots of editing programs. . . i just took it for granted I would have that option when I loaded them. . . All is better now though. . . I'll have to remember that though.

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Originally Posted by Alicia Marie

Thank you sooo much. . . i though i'd be in trouble :$ I have lots of editing programs. . . i just took it for granted I would have that option when I loaded them. . . All is better now though. . . I'll have to remember that though.

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Hehe...no problem. You have to be really bad to actually get in trouble around here. :P

So, do you think it will make an okay enclosure. . . of course i still have a lot of work to do. The base of each half is 1.5'x2' . . . I'm kinda worried it will me too much room for babies. . . but I'll get lots of hides :)

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Originally Posted by Alicia Marie

Hi all!
Well, I've started constructing my first snake enclosure. I'm actually making two out of a 70 gallon aquarium (48"x18"x18"). I was wondering if I should go fiberglass screen, or aluminum. . . I'm leaning towards the aluminum personally, but if someone knows better, give me a shout.

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BTW, it's a 75 gallon tank (I have one for my fish). If you are planing on heating it via overhead bulbs, then you must get the aluminum or steel mesh. The fiberglass is softer to the touch, but it is no good for the high heat output of lamps. If you heat via UTH, then the fiberglass mesh is preferable, just in case the snakes decide to rub their noses against it. ;)

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Originally Posted by _BoidFinatic_

BTW, it's a 75 gallon tank (I have one for my fish). If you are planing on heating it via overhead bulbs, then you must get the aluminum or steel mesh. The fiberglass is softer to the touch, but it is no good for the high heat output of lamps. If you heat via UTH, then the fiberglass mesh is preferable, just in case the snakes decide to rub their noses against it. ;)

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Uh oh, now you've done it. . . it's actually a 67 and some gallon tank true volume. . . I'm a fish and aquarium specialist. ;) lxwxh divided by 231. . . proper inside dimension. hehehehe I'm planning on heating uth my apartments already at 80-85. I never considered the snake rubbing against it. Thanks for the advice. . . fiberglass it is. . . but will it be strong enough? :eek: