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What to chose :confused:

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  • 08-23-2007, 01:38 PM
    Bright202
    What to chose :confused:
    Okay well I want to make a new enclosure for my BP, I don't know what to make though..
    You decide
    This?
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...melamine18.jpg
    Or this?
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../7/newrack.jpg
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...7/newrack2.jpg
  • 08-23-2007, 01:43 PM
    JLC
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    (Move this into the caging forum for ya. ;) )


    As for which to make....why not both? Start with the first one for a single BP...and while you are keeping him and learning more...work on the rack project for adding more BP's in the future. (If that's your plan. ;) )
  • 08-23-2007, 01:43 PM
    Kagez28
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    i thought you wanted a rack for your next ball pythons? if you build a cage you're gonna have to build as many as you have bp's.
  • 08-23-2007, 01:47 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kagez28
    i thought you wanted a rack for your next ball pythons? if you build a cage you're gonna have to build as many as you have bp's.

    I know.. but I'm just trying to figure out whats right for him.. And also on the "tank" I wouldn't know where to put the flexwatt, can't put it inside because it will burn the snake, but if its outside will there be enough heat go go through? :confused:
  • 08-23-2007, 02:57 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Anyone know?
  • 08-23-2007, 03:13 PM
    Kagez28
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    you'd have to get a radiant heat panel (http://www.pro-products.com/proheat.html). they aren't cheap but work very well. you can put flexwatt in the cage, but you'd have to cover it with something and seal it and it just might be a huge mess.
  • 08-23-2007, 03:14 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    You have a long time to worry about that. Your snake is still very small and won't be ready for such a big cage for awhile(two years or so).

    I would go on www.pro-products.com and look at the heat panels. They mount to the roof of the cage and project heat downwards. They are also safe for the snakes to come into contact with(but they can't get wet I don't think).
  • 08-23-2007, 03:16 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kagez28
    you'd have to get a radiant heat panel (http://www.pro-products.com/proheat.html). they aren't cheap but work very well. you can put flexwatt in the cage, but you'd have to cover it with something and seal it and it just might be a huge mess.

    How would I go about sealing it?
    What if i put a sheet of Plexiglas in the bottom?
  • 08-23-2007, 03:21 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Ahh this is so confusing!!!
  • 08-23-2007, 03:28 PM
    mxrider42
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    You could put a piece of glass over the flexwatt then seal the edges. Or you could put the flexwatt down and cover the floor and flexwatt with a piece of vinyl flooring.

    Trey
  • 08-23-2007, 03:31 PM
    Kagez28
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bright202
    Ahh this is so confusing!!!

    thats why i like the simplicity of a nice rack system. i had to custom build my rack because i needed so many different options. but if i where you i would just save up some money, and pick up a nice RBI rack and a herpstat. you'd be set for life with those two thing.
  • 08-23-2007, 03:33 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mxrider42
    You could put a piece of glass over the flexwatt then seal the edges. Or you could put the flexwatt down and cover the floor and flexwatt with a piece of vinyl flooring.

    Trey

    Alright thanks Trey,

    I may try the vinyl flooring idea, any type that you would recommend?

    Thanks

    Mitch
  • 08-23-2007, 03:35 PM
    Bright202
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kagez28
    thats why i like the simplicity of a nice rack system. i had to custom build my rack because i needed so many different options. but if i where you i would just save up some money, and pick up a nice RBI rack and a herpstat. you'd be set for life with those two thing.

    Yeah but Reptile Basics doesn't ship to Canada :(
  • 08-23-2007, 03:48 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: What to chose :confused:
    Then get with a breeder in Canada and see who does.
  • 08-23-2007, 04:43 PM
    mxrider42
    Re: What to chose
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bright202
    Alright thanks Trey,

    I may try the vinyl flooring idea, any type that you would recommend?

    Thanks

    Mitch

    I got mine from Home Depot. Get what ever looks "pretty" to you!!!:)
    https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/2/8/9/9/Cage.jpg
    I cut it a two inches bigger on each side and back. Then I used a staple gun to staple the side of the cage and vinyl. (put the staples in the extra vinyl that goes up the side) So there wouldn't be any holes in the bottom. I have had my cage up and running for 8 months with no problems with the floor done like this. I also used aluminum foil tape to hold the flexwatt in place.
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