Retic cage thoughts

[CALM Pythons]

Yup that why I have a Bolt threw the enclosure into each end cap with a Nut on the inside of the cap. Ofcourse the caps are glued onto the PVC pipe so nothing can spin after all that hahaha. Im sure you will think of something. I’ll be watching


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[jmcrook]

Yup that why I have a Bolt threw the enclosure into each end cap with a Nut on the inside of the cap. Ofcourse the caps are glued onto the PVC pipe so nothing can spin after all that hahaha. Im sure you will think of something. I’ll be watching


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I’m trying to keep things removable wherever possible so I’m not planning to anchor the perch permanently. Specialty Enclosure Designs makes the perch holders I’m going to use.
They’re tough as nails. Just cut a notch in one end of the pipe and it keeps it from spinning. If the perch gets consistently knocked out of the holders I’ll consider using a set screw of sorts through the side of the cages.

Slightly different topic... once the build is finished would folks here like to see all the specs listed in this thread or make a new thread dedicated to the build and its details so as not hunt through a hundred posts to find everything? Let me know whatchyall think!


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[Gio]

Here it is on my MacGuyver style furniture dolly cart. Waiting to finish lids until the shelf braces get here. Need to find a good pole/pipe/something for an 8’ perch. Might just do pvc pipe and paint it because I can’t find 8’ black pvc pipe locally or for a reasonable price.


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If you go PVC, you can wrap it in twine to give it some texture, you may want to check Home Depot if you have one and see if they have stair railing. I was temped to buy that over the fence posts as I could get nice long sections.

Fake vines and twine can dress up about any perch, and if you end up with something wooden, you can staple fake foliage onto it.


You can see the front perch here is a closet dowel that I had to dress up. It was really boring, and too smooth for Wallace to grip. Fake vines and fake plastic plan leaves made it look the part.
The second perch is actually a real tree trunk from and oak tree that was damage in a storm.

Last perch in the rear has the twine. Twine is very inexpensive and you can buy long sections of it and wrap it as heavily as you want. Some folks with cat jungle gyms have the stuff.



Your cage looks sensational in it's early assembly stage.

[C.Marie]

That enclosure is incredible, wow you built it by your self , makes me feel bad for nagging about the cat tree I have to throw together can not wait to see it all decorated and beautiful Phyllis in it checking out her new castle.

[jmcrook]

If you go PVC, you can wrap it in twine to give it some texture, you may want to check Home Depot if you have one and see if they have stair railing. I was temped to buy that over the fence posts as I could get nice long sections.

Fake vines and twine can dress up about any perch, and if you end up with something wooden, you can staple fake foliage onto it.


You can see the front perch here is a closet dowel that I had to dress up. It was really boring, and too smooth for Wallace to grip. Fake vines and fake plastic plan leaves made it look the part.
The second perch is actually a real tree trunk from and oak tree that was damage in a storm.

Last perch in the rear has the twine. Twine is very inexpensive and you can buy long sections of it and wrap it as heavily as you want. Some folks with cat jungle gyms have the stuff.



Your cage looks sensational in it's early assembly stage.

Dude! Stair handrail, of course! The most obvious solutions are always the last that I’d consider and you in true Gio fashion come through once again. Thanks brother! Would certainly look nicer than a pvc pipe.


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[CALM Pythons]

Wonder how heavy that would be considering it would be held by the enclosure walls? A 8’ stretch is a long way without middle support.


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[CALM Pythons]

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Slightly different topic... once the build is finished would folks here like to see all the specs listed in this thread or make a new thread dedicated to the build and its details so as not hunt through a hundred posts to find everything? Let me know whatchyall think!


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Maybe a new Build thread.


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[Stearns84]

Damn that thing is a monster. I'm sure she'll love it when she gets back. Keep us posted if the vet updates you on her status.


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[PiperPython]

Would really love to follow a thread and see how you decorate it. I have some time, but once all these boas and this olive python gets big, I will be stealing some ideas from this forum, so the more info the better!

I've been toying with the idea of doing the whole connecting two 4' cages together to make an 8ft cage, but this looks awesome!

[Sauzo]

I’m trying to keep things removable wherever possible so I’m not planning to anchor the perch permanently. Specialty Enclosure Designs makes the perch holders I’m going to use.
They’re tough as nails. Just cut a notch in one end of the pipe and it keeps it from spinning. If the perch gets consistently knocked out of the holders I’ll consider using a set screw of sorts through the side of the cages.

Slightly different topic... once the build is finished would folks here like to see all the specs listed in this thread or make a new thread dedicated to the build and its details so as not hunt through a hundred posts to find everything? Let me know whatchyall think!


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Those are the same things i use for my perches for the GTPs. Didnt know Dave did anything bigger than 1 inch on those.