Looking for next cage up ideas!

[m3gz]

While im waiting on an account transfer bullsheepery i figured id reply i may go with a giant rubbermaid tub until i can save up to have someone make something like this, https://missoula.craigslist.org/for/5997119161.html i know someone who does cabinets and such

[rock]

While im waiting on an account transfer bullsheepery i figured id reply i may go with a giant rubbermaid tub until i can save up to have someone make something like this, https://missoula.craigslist.org/for/5997119161.html i know someone who does cabinets and such

Smart to go with a tub first no matter what you choose. IMO

[m3gz]

do you mind if i ask why? is there something about tubs snakes prefer?

[rock]

Tubs are much better at keeping the humidity levels up than glass with screen tops. Plus, much cheaper, so when you change sizes no problem. A lot of people/breeders only use tubs. Just not as much fun for display purposes.

[m3gz]

Well thats good to know, i just kinda like bein able to see her scoot around under her bedding. its adorable.


Edit: the cool thing is that the person i know does cabinets happens to be my mothers exbf....so i can prolly get him to make something to fit a gigantic tank lol

[rock]

Well thats good to know, i just kinda like bein able to see her scoot around under her bedding. its adorable.


Edit: the cool thing is that the person i know does cabinets happens to be my mothers exbf....so i can prolly get him to make something to fit a gigantic tank lol

That's great and I agree on liking to watch the snake too.

If you can keep the basic necessities consistent (humidity/temps) and provide hides for your snake you can probably use whichever enclosure you like best (glass/plastic). I think you'll find that most people with adult ball pythons who want a big display case max out around a 4'x2'x12"-14" enclosure. Maybe 4x2x2 as well with a ledge in the back. Height isn't much of a priority with BPs as they get older so an enclosure much smaller than you think seems to work out just fine. I think some people might even think a 4x2 is too large depending on the size of the BP.

[Kcl]

I have tried with my ball python, my dumeril's boa, and the ball python at the wildlife center I volunteer at to offer different types of hides at different points. I was attempting to get them to like the fake rock cave type ones before I gave in and got them the RBI ones. They'll use them, but there's a distinct difference in their acceptance and comfort with them vs the reptile basics hides. They love those ugly black boxes. If I were you, I'd just give in and shove some fake vines on top to make it look nicer. The only other thing that my ball python liked as well was a cardboard cracker box I used for him when he was a baby until he decided to soak them one day.

The RBI hides (and the cracker boxes) were the only ones out of all the ones I tried, including a couple homemade ones, that they moved into right away. The rest they just kind of stared at for a while or roamed around ignoring before giving in.

[CrashSammich]

I prefer Animal Plastics cages. They're very well made, easy to assemble, and modestly priced. I mostly use the box hides from Reptile Basics. The snakes seem to like them.


http://www.apcages.com/home/

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

Is this the AP-T8? I was originally considering the T3 (36x24x12), never thought I'd need to go up to a 4' cage with a BP, and she's certainly nowhere near that size now, but is outgrowing the 10gal aquarium we've kept her in until the time came for a purpose-designed enclosure.

Thoughts on a 36" vs 48" for a BP?

[Prognathodon]

The T3 costs more than the T8. Unless you're dealing with space limitations, get the extra space for less money! Most BPs are fine in half of a T8, but usually there's no problem giving them more room.


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