Hello! I am going to take on the challenge of building my ball pythons an enclosure out of melamine because I feel they need more space and whatnot. I want to make a 6’ x 4’ x 2’ that is split into one 4’x2’x2’ on the bottom and then 2 3’x2’x2 on the top. (My female ball is pretty big and I like to give plenty of items in the enclosure so I want the extra space)

My problems I am having is

-figuring out the dimensions of each individual piece (including braces for support) I’m confused about if you make a big box and then add the shelf’s or if you include them in the beginning (top, middle, and bottom would be same dimensions)
-how to give them underbelly heat in a safe way and I will be using a thermostat
-which lighting fixtures don’t give off heat and are the easiest to install

Any other information you’re willing to share is greatly appreciated, I am a newbie to building but have had my 3 babies for over a year (so still new...I guess haha)


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