DIY cage with underground hides

[kevall1]

Oh my god, I didn't even realize this was the "how about both" thread. I was totally wrong in my assumption glancing at that thread, I'd thought you were just housing both tubs and vivs together, not that your viv was connected to your tubs.

This is officially AWESOME

Thanks Oxylepy. I may have left that too open for interpretation.

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[Craiga 01453]

Yup, definitely awesome!!!

[imhumpty]

This is amazing I looked at the other thread. And it's a great idea I wish I could do something like this. Lol

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[kevall1]

More and more, I like this idea.

It allows for both a planted tank, and easy access to the snake. It also precludes having to warm the big tank, but keeps the animal warm below. I like forty-breeder glass tanks. Drilling the bottom, and setting up in a frame that would take the lower tubs would be a big project, but would have many advantages once finished.

I would take out the sliding lid the Zilla brand comes with, and incorporate a precisely fitted lid on the frame, piano hinged at the back (similar to OP kevall1's interior light box). The lid could have lighting, and possibly an RHP installed within it, and all the cords could be routed out down inside the frame's back. The whole thing could be nicely enclosed and very attractive looking.

Thanks to the OP.

So I've been trying to envision your idea. I think I may have a rough idea. Is it something like this?

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[distaff]

Yes.
Exactly.

I drew it out in my note book, and made a shopping list. Need a few things from Lowe's.
Might do this sooner than later, with a an old tank I'm not currently using.

Depends, have to convince BF of how awesome this would be, and that we "need" another snake enclosure. Not his hobby, and it does kind of take over the house.

[kevall1]

Really cool. I like that. I've had no experience cutting holes in glass, but I'd imagine that would be the toughest part.

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[Craiga 01453]

Really cool. I like that. I've had no experience cutting holes in glass, but I'd imagine that would be the toughest part.

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That looks really nice. I agree, the cutting the glass would be the toughest part. Then you would need some sort of gasket or something to enclose any sharp edges.
I love this idea though.
Complete brainstorm here, but would it be easier to remove the entire bottom glass pane along the seams and replace it with plexi or something?

[kevall1]

Yeah those cat burglars in the movies make cutting perfect circles in glass look so easy. 😂

I'm sure its not as difficult as I imagine and it would be a nice clean look. Really well rounded edges would make it safe but I'm not sure how thats done. Where are our glass experts at?

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[kevall1]

That looks really nice. I agree, the cutting the glass would be the toughest part. Then you would need some sort of gasket or something to enclose any sharp edges.
I love this idea though.
Complete brainstorm here, but would it be easier to remove the entire bottom glass pane along the seams and replace it with plexi or something?

I recently watched a video from The King of DIY and removing the bottom glass means disassembling the entire tank since the sides, front and back sit on top of it. The glass is definitely going to be the biggest undertaking but it's such a cool idea it'd be worth it.

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[Craiga 01453]

I recently watched a video from The King of DIY and removing the bottom glass means disassembling the entire tank since the sides, front and back sit on top of it. The glass is definitely going to be the biggest undertaking but it's such a cool idea it'd be worth it.

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Ok, I kinda figured that would be a no-go. But figured I'd see if somebody had a definitive answer. Thanks.