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    Possible Upgrade

    So, I’m thinking of making a serious upgrade for my Monty. As we all know, maintaining humidity, especially in a “glass box”, can be a challenge, to say the least. This would be a tremendous help in stabilizing humidity and he’ll have room to stretch out. I’m also thinking of getting a 2nd cage to stack due to an upcoming expo. In April. Thoughts?



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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by Shayne View Post
    So, I’m thinking of making a serious upgrade for my Monty. As we all know, maintaining humidity, especially in a “glass box”, can be a challenge, to say the least. This would be a tremendous help in stabilizing humidity and he’ll have room to stretch out. I’m also thinking of getting a 2nd cage to stack due to an upcoming expo. In April. Thoughts?



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    Is it PVC? What company? $620 seems pretty pricey, even for a 4x2x2. I don't think Showcase cages are even that expensive?
    BALL PYTHONS: 1.0 Pied/Clark, 1.0 Pastel Vanilla Super Stripe/Sunny, 0.1 Dragon Fly/Buffy, 0.1 Pastel Vanilla Yellow Belly/Cher, 0.1 BEL (Mojave Lesser)/Arya, 0.0.1 Normal/Norm, 0.1 Cinnamon Enchi/Peaches, 1.0 Cinnamon Calico/Yoshi, 0.1 Pewter Het Dreamsicle/Ariel
    BOAS: 0.1 Dumeril's/Memphis, 0.1 BCL/Artemis, 1.0 BCO/Grimm, 0.1 Suriname BCC/Rhubarb
    CORN SNAKES: 0.0.1/Mushu
    MORELIA: 0.1 Bredli/Zelda, 0.1 Granite IJ/Bridget, 0.1 Caramel Diamond Jungle/Pixie

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    Re: Possible Upgrade

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    Is it PVC? What company? $620 seems pretty pricey, even for a 4x2x2. I don't think Showcase cages are even that expensive?
    PVCCages.com

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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by WhompingWillow View Post
    Is it PVC? What company? $620 seems pretty pricey, even for a 4x2x2. I don't think Showcase cages are even that expensive?
    Comes out $50 cheaper for the same set-up (same accessories included) on APCages.com and I have to order a heat panel separately and have it shipped to them to install. Any other reputable sites I may be missing?
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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    A ton. Animal Plastics is the most commonly recommended. Reptile Basics if you're willing to lose some height. Others swear by Boaphile. I had a great ordering experience with Herptastic Reptiles. I know I'm missing some, hopefully others chime in.

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    BALL PYTHONS: 1.0 Pied/Clark, 1.0 Pastel Vanilla Super Stripe/Sunny, 0.1 Dragon Fly/Buffy, 0.1 Pastel Vanilla Yellow Belly/Cher, 0.1 BEL (Mojave Lesser)/Arya, 0.0.1 Normal/Norm, 0.1 Cinnamon Enchi/Peaches, 1.0 Cinnamon Calico/Yoshi, 0.1 Pewter Het Dreamsicle/Ariel
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    CORN SNAKES: 0.0.1/Mushu
    MORELIA: 0.1 Bredli/Zelda, 0.1 Granite IJ/Bridget, 0.1 Caramel Diamond Jungle/Pixie

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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by WhompingWillow View Post
    A ton. Animal Plastics is the most commonly recommended. Reptile Basics if you're willing to lose some height. Others swear by Boaphile. I had a great ordering experience with Herptastic Reptiles. I know I'm missing some, hopefully others chime in.

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    Ohhh lots of great choices. Looks like I'll be shopping & comparing into the wee-hours of the morning.

    Thanks for the info!

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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Also, 2 feet tall is probably excessive for a ball python because they're more terrestrial than anything, especially when older. (Apologies if Monty is something else.) Most keepers stick to anywhere from 12" - 18" height for BP's, with 15" being common. The more you add in height also means more cage to heat, so something to consider.
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    BALL PYTHONS: 1.0 Pied/Clark, 1.0 Pastel Vanilla Super Stripe/Sunny, 0.1 Dragon Fly/Buffy, 0.1 Pastel Vanilla Yellow Belly/Cher, 0.1 BEL (Mojave Lesser)/Arya, 0.0.1 Normal/Norm, 0.1 Cinnamon Enchi/Peaches, 1.0 Cinnamon Calico/Yoshi, 0.1 Pewter Het Dreamsicle/Ariel
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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by WhompingWillow View Post
    Also, 2 feet tall is probably excessive for a ball python because they're more terrestrial than anything, especially when older. (Apologies if Monty is something else.) Most keepers stick to anywhere from 12" - 18" height for BP's, with 15" being common. The more you add in height also means more cage to heat, so something to consider.
    Ahhh yes, makes sense.

    Okay, Reptile Basics has a 48x24x15 for $365 (with 80w panel & LED)....PVCCages has a 48x24x18 (with 80w panel & LED) for $590??? Is is really that much better??
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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by Shayne View Post
    Ahhh yes, makes sense.

    Okay, Reptile Basics has a 48x24x15 for $275....PVCCages has a 48x24x18 for $590??? Is is really that much better??
    I have heard many good things about Reptile Basics cages. I don't own one yet, but it will likely be the next kind I buy. I've looked at PVC Cages online but never seriously considered them because they seem very overpriced.
    BALL PYTHONS: 1.0 Pied/Clark, 1.0 Pastel Vanilla Super Stripe/Sunny, 0.1 Dragon Fly/Buffy, 0.1 Pastel Vanilla Yellow Belly/Cher, 0.1 BEL (Mojave Lesser)/Arya, 0.0.1 Normal/Norm, 0.1 Cinnamon Enchi/Peaches, 1.0 Cinnamon Calico/Yoshi, 0.1 Pewter Het Dreamsicle/Ariel
    BOAS: 0.1 Dumeril's/Memphis, 0.1 BCL/Artemis, 1.0 BCO/Grimm, 0.1 Suriname BCC/Rhubarb
    CORN SNAKES: 0.0.1/Mushu
    MORELIA: 0.1 Bredli/Zelda, 0.1 Granite IJ/Bridget, 0.1 Caramel Diamond Jungle/Pixie

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    Re: Possible Upgrade

    Think I’m gonna go this route.




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