Ok, it has become painfully obvious that I should never, EVER attempt to modify any cage in any way. I am not made for this crap. Anyway, my most recent failure is that I bought a mesh light guard for the inside of this 4 ft melamine cage I'm trying to prepare. Turns out, it doesn't fit flush over the light socket. Searched all over the internet for a larger size and I can't seem to find one. I've tried using longer screws to jury rig in anyway. To no avail.

I need to get this stupid cage done before I go on vacation and I'm on the verge of setting it on fire. Does anyone know where I can buy a light guard that is larger than 5.12 inches in diameter? Or have another idea on how to keep my snake from cooking herself on a bulb inside her cage? I'm all ears.