Kalatoa 100% Pure SD Retic Progression (Pic heavy...)

[jmcrook]

And I am really curious how they built up that track level with the litter dam. Can you take some more pics or explain it? Did they cut a section of PVC that matched the height of the litter dam and then you just screw it in place on the floor and sides? Like a double center brace piece? I do like it and i would probably run a small bead of Lexel along it to seal any gap there and then wet finger smooth it in as that Lexel stuff is like concrete once it dries haha.

And it does kind of make me wonder why they dont do it on all the cages except for reason i mentioned above maybe.

Oh and another thing, did it cost extra?

I'm curious because if I have to get Caesar a T65 next summer, I might have them build me something like that too but I'd rather pick your brain and see how they did for you rather than bug Ali considering I call her every month usually to tell her the non waterproof LEDs need to go as I got another one burned out lol.

Yeah basically just a doubled up litter dam with the track on top. The grooves of the track are perfectly flush with the top level of the litter dam. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Did it for no extra cost, but be prepared to wait an extra two and a half months for that modification hahahah!
I'm sure it stands the risk of being pooped/peed in but it's no more of a risk of that happening than with the regular door tracks.
If I ever order another cage with a shelf I'm going to see if they can cut the LED groove at the front of the cage. I just drilled a hole for my new lights through the side vents and then put them along the top edge of the cage on the sides and front. Soooooo much more adequately lighted for cleaning and stuff now


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[jmcrook]

Looking at my T10, is guess they shortened the height of the glass and raised the track mount. So the glass is probably slightly larger that the litter dam.

But pure speculation on my part.

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Yep, raised the bottom track and then shortened the glass doors by the same amount.


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[jmcrook]

Maybe if there is a gap between the litter dam and that raised section, if the snake pisses or lets a juicy poop rip on top there, it will seep down between and be impossible to clean? /shrug

And snakes will poop in the track!!! Just look at my Gina thread and you will see a pic of her ripping a juicy one in the track the first night i got her lol.

I suppose that could happen but I don't think it would be any different than if a pee/poop happened in the standard sliding door tracks.


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[Stearns84]

When you did the skybide, did your bolts penetrate through the top?

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[jmcrook]

When you did the skybide, did your bolts penetrate through the top?

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Nope. I followed Reinz install method to a T. Got the bigger sets of mirror mounting brackets from Lowes and screwed them in place with 3/4" countersink #8 screws. They probably go about 5/16" of the way into the cage ceiling. I just placed the hide where I wanted it, and then screwed in the mounts for two out of three sides. The third side I made sure was fairly snug against the hide so it won't slide out too easily. I can still slide it in and out without any issue but it's snug enough that it won't be easily bumped out of the brackets. I am prepared to use a stop screw at the front of the hide in the event that Phyllis manages to move it forward at all. Leaving it secured on 3 out of 4 sides for the time being just so I can take it out easily if necessary.

[Stearns84]

Nope. I followed Reinz install method to a T. Got the bigger sets of mirror mounting brackets from Lowes and screwed them in place with 3/4" countersink #8 screws. They probably go about 5/16" of the way into the cage ceiling. I just placed the hide where I wanted it, and then screwed in the mounts for two out of three sides. The third side I made sure was fairly snug against the hide so it won't slide out too easily. I can still slide it in and out without any issue but it's snug enough that it won't be easily bumped out of the brackets. I am prepared to use a stop screw at the front of the hide in the event that Phyllis manages to move it forward at all. Leaving it secured on 3 out of 4 sides for the time being just so I can take it out easily if necessary.

Do you have a link to the write up. I looked at the carpet python thread but it was just a little vague (to me at least).

Are you using the xl hide?

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[Addiction]

Yeah basically just a doubled up litter dam with the track on top. The grooves of the track are perfectly flush with the top level of the litter dam. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Did it for no extra cost, but be prepared to wait an extra two and a half months for that modification hahahah!
I'm sure it stands the risk of being pooped/peed in but it's no more of a risk of that happening than with the regular door tracks.
If I ever order another cage with a shelf I'm going to see if they can cut the LED groove at the front of the cage. I just drilled a hole for my new lights through the side vents and then put them along the top edge of the cage on the sides and front. Soooooo much more adequately lighted for cleaning and stuff now


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Looking good so far! Any chance you could snap some pics of how you routed/did the lights, and how it looks in there with them turned on with a shelf in there? The way you went about it sounds like how I was planning to do my AP cage when it gets here, so it would be amazing to see it beforehand. Thanks!

PS: Phyllis better be happy and behave in this one!

[jmcrook]

Do you have a link to the write up. I looked at the carpet python thread but it was just a little vague (to me at least).

Are you using the xl hide?

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I messaged him and he gave me a very precise explanation of how he went about it. Check out the thread "boa enclosure size" and he's got some good pics and notes.
And yeah, I've got the RBI xl hides


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[DLena]

Thank you. I'll look for them. It's a fantastic idea.


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[jmcrook]

I think someone needs a bigger water bowl...
Only an inch and a half of water or so in the bowl and her fat behind is spilling it over the edge hah. Time for a trip to TSC for an 8qt bowl I suppose


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