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    Creative snake housing

    While it seems that most people either keep ball pythons in a rack/tub system or glass tanks, every once in a while I've seen some pretty creative custom terrariums. I was wondering if anyone on here had a unique set up that they wouldn't mind sharing a few pictures of.

    I just moved to Houston, TX about a month ago with my large male bp, Kalua, and has definitely outgrown his glass tank and I'm considering some other options. One interesting idea I had was turning a large IKEA bookshelf into a terrarium by putting glass on the front. My apt stays at an ambient temp of ~83, and has a natural dark/light cycle, so I don't need to worry about lighting and heating as much as I did when we were in PA. It's also incredibly humid here, so that is less of a problem than in other regions. Any idea, suggestions, constructive criticism?
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    i once saw a guy use an old tv stand.

    here it is.

    Last edited by Ax01; 08-27-2015 at 07:48 PM. Reason: to add pix
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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Quote Originally Posted by Ax01 View Post
    i once saw a guy use an old tv stand.

    here it is.

    Lol............
    (This looks like a very "creative" and terrible enclosure, for anyone who might not be aware.)

    I remember reading through that thread halfway, and I couldn't finish it.
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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Quote Originally Posted by redshepherd View Post
    Lol............
    (This looks like a very "creative" and terrible enclosure, for anyone who might not be aware.)

    I remember reading through that thread halfway, and I couldn't finish it.
    Oh, him. I think he's earned the official title of "that guy" on this forum haha
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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Here's a couple of my custom terrarium. Creating habitats is one of the best parts of keeping reptiles in my book, so I designed my enclosure to accommodate a mini-environment.

    It's built out of 3/4" maple plywood. The interior is sealed with Drylok and the rocks are made out of insulation foam and spray foam. The substrate is a bioactive mix. There's a radiant heat panel for warmth and a full spectrum LED bar on a timer for the plants.




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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Quote Originally Posted by Snake Judy View Post
    Here's a couple of my custom terrarium. Creating habitats is one of the best parts of keeping reptiles in my book, so I designed my enclosure to accommodate a mini-environment.

    It's built out of 3/4" maple plywood. The interior is sealed with Drylok and the rocks are made out of insulation foam and spray foam. The substrate is a bioactive mix. There's a radiant heat panel for warmth and a full spectrum LED bar on a timer for the plants.



    Sweet setup. I used to have big natural setups but i moved to racks with the number of my collection now. I still love a good natural look though. That's a cool looking rock setup. need more pics? I've seen some fantastic ones made using great stuff.

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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Quote Originally Posted by redshepherd View Post
    Lol............
    (This looks like a very "creative" and terrible enclosure, for anyone who might not be aware.)

    I remember reading through that thread halfway, and I couldn't finish it.
    Oh goodness not this again....

    It really is a terrible enclosure, and the bad part is; is that this user believes it is the absolute best, and there is nothing wrong with it...

    Back on topic. OP I use rack systems that I built myself, they aren't creative, but boy do they save space!
    I've got quite a few...

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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Quote Originally Posted by Montypython696 View Post
    Oh goodness not this again....

    It really is a terrible enclosure, and the bad part is; is that this user believes it is the absolute best, and there is nothing wrong with it...

    Back on topic. OP I use rack systems that I built myself, they aren't creative, but boy do they save space!
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    Oh, him. I think he's earned the official title of "that guy" on this forum haha
    Quote Originally Posted by redshepherd View Post
    Lol............
    (This looks like a very "creative" and terrible enclosure, for anyone who might not be aware.)

    I remember reading through that thread halfway, and I couldn't finish it.

    Yep you are right NOT THIS again, this is ENOUGH and this is the only warning I will make STAY ON TOPIC, if you can't and feel compel to continue the drama in this thread be prepared for this one to be locked as well, and as a reminder

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    Sorry Deborah, it won't happen again.
    I've got quite a few...

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    Re: Creative snake housing

    Shift gears back to topic,,,,




    The Royal's cage.


    Stacked on the boa's cage.


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