» Site Navigation
1 members and 1,413 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.
» Today's Birthdays
» Stats
Members: 75,093
Threads: 248,532
Posts: 2,568,688
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
|
-
Ball Python enclosure build
So I have decided on a build. I am going to make 2 separate enclosures each roughly 36X24X16. I have designed them on Fusion 360 (a CAD program). I will be building them out of 1 sheet of Hardwood Plywood each and Plexiglas. I am not doing it to try to save money vs buying a pre-made plastic one. I enjoy "projects". My wife says I need to have one at all times to be happy. I have always enjoyed making things myself.
Materials List:
2 - 4X8 hardwood plywood. Had Home Depot cut it for me. $53./ea. - total $106.
1 - Bottle Gorilla wood glue $3.97
1 - Box of Screws. I like to use trim head screws so they are less visible, Since I am using glue also it will be fine. $5.20
1.5 qrt. - Black Pond epoxy (Hope this is enough for both) $65.
1 - Vivarium Electronics VE-300x2 Dual Zone Thermostat $194.99 on sale for $175.49
2 - RBI 12.5" x 22.5" 80 Watt Radiant Heat Panel $89.99 on sale for $80.99 each - total $161.98
2 - AcuRite 00891A3 Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer with Humidity $7.99 / ea. - total $15.98
1 - Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 Non-Contact Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer $18.99
1 - Reptile Prime (lets see if 1 bag is enough for 2 cages) $20.99
Total spent so far: $573.60
Still need to pick up:
Hinges. Thinking of going with a hidden hinge like a cabinet. May make entire front of enclosures be a door.
latches. Need to make sure they lock somehow so kids can't get in without me.
Stain for exterior. I like light wood stains. May have some on shelf from last project.
Plexiglas from local glass shop so I don't have to bother cutting it.
The wife and kids all want to help with the build. Glad everyone is excited (helps get the cost by with less difficulty). My 9 year old daughter spent 2 hours yesterday asking questions about BP health and care. I will update as the build progresses.
1.0 Bearded Dragon
0.1 Super Pastel Lesser Ball Python
1.0 Pastel Bamboo Ball Python
0.0.1 Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.2 Crested Gecko
1.2.Guinea Pigs
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1 Toad
0.1 Iguana
0.1 Dog
0.2 Cats
-
The Following User Says Thank You to gunkle For This Useful Post:
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Pile of pre cut wood. Saved a lot of time having them cut it for free.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
1.0 Bearded Dragon
0.1 Super Pastel Lesser Ball Python
1.0 Pastel Bamboo Ball Python
0.0.1 Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.2 Crested Gecko
1.2.Guinea Pigs
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1 Toad
0.1 Iguana
0.1 Dog
0.2 Cats
-
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Very cool your daughter is interested in this. Sounds like you have a future snake keeper on your hands!
-
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
You should be good on the 1 bag of reptile prime. I get 2 full 4'x2' cages out of 1 bag.
Sounds like a fun project, looking forward to seeing progress pics, or at least the finished project.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
-
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Originally Posted by pretends2bnormal
You should be good on the 1 bag of reptile prime. I get 2 full 4'x2' cages out of 1 bag.
Sounds like a fun project, looking forward to seeing progress pics, or at least the finished project.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
How thick do you put it down. Only post I could find said 1/2 inch.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
1.0 Bearded Dragon
0.1 Super Pastel Lesser Ball Python
1.0 Pastel Bamboo Ball Python
0.0.1 Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.2 Crested Gecko
1.2.Guinea Pigs
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1 Toad
0.1 Iguana
0.1 Dog
0.2 Cats
-
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Originally Posted by gunkle
How thick do you put it down. Only post I could find said 1/2 inch.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
Eh... probably close to 1 inch before the snakes pack it down. It is fairly loose initially. Ends up being around 1/2" packed, but I do clear it out from under water bowls so that saves me some coverage.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
-
The Following User Says Thank You to pretends2bnormal For This Useful Post:
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Originally Posted by Treeman
Very cool your daughter is interested in this. Sounds like you have a future snake keeper on your hands!
We have spent a bit of time looking at different photos on here together seeing what we like and might want. She is very excited. We both like the varieties with a lot of yellow in them.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
1.0 Bearded Dragon
0.1 Super Pastel Lesser Ball Python
1.0 Pastel Bamboo Ball Python
0.0.1 Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.2 Crested Gecko
1.2.Guinea Pigs
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1 Toad
0.1 Iguana
0.1 Dog
0.2 Cats
-
-
Re: Ball Python enclosure build
Cool project!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
-
-
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to gunkle For This Useful Post:
Dianne (02-02-2019),pretends2bnormal (02-02-2019)
-
-
The Following User Says Thank You to gunkle For This Useful Post:
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|