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I'd sooner start from scratch & build something good- sorry, but I'd run the other way from these.
And not only that, but what I've always said about buying used glass tanks applies here too: you have to wonder what the previous occupants died from, & how on earth are you going to disinfect this?
To me, not worth the risk or the trouble. They remind me of that old movie "The Money Pit" about a couple that buys a huge "bargain" of a house that just needs a few fix-ups- but it turns out to be way more than they bargained for, & not in a good way.
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I feasibly could build one myself, but it'd require a good amount of help from my mother (my construction skills are poor) and she's already got a lot on her plate with building projects of her own. We just started a redoing of our garden beds to get ready for spring for example.
That and when I was lamenting about my enclosure upgrade issues to her earlier, she asked why don't I just move him to the 55 gallon I have sitting around (used to have fish in it but I recently upgraded to a bigger aquarium so it's sitting derelict). But I REALLY don't want to deal with a tank for him again. Not only would I have to yet another round of retrofitting like getting a screen lid, blocking off 3 sides and try to find a better humidity-retaining top, but the taller height will make it even harder to clean. Not to mention all the vertical space would be wasted. Haven't seen him climb on the branches I set up for him since his first month living here.
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Re: Do these enclosures look salvageable?
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I'd sooner start from scratch & build something good- sorry, but I'd run the other way from these.
And not only that, but what I've always said about buying used glass tanks applies here too: you have to wonder what the previous occupants died from, & how on earth are you going to disinfect this?
To me, not worth the risk or the trouble. They remind me of that old movie "The Money Pit" about a couple that buys a huge "bargain" of a house that just needs a few fix-ups- but it turns out to be way more than they bargained for, & not in a good way.
I bought the townhouse version of that house from the movie, I’d laugh, but it hurts....Lmfao
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Re: Do these enclosures look salvageable?
Originally Posted by Sonny1318
I bought the townhouse version of that house from the movie, I’d laugh, but it hurts....Lmfao
I once bought the 1994 Chevrolet Monte Carlo version of that house, don't feel bad.
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I build all my enclosures with melamine.
For one, it’s insanely heavy. But it’s also insanely cheap.
You could potentially build brand new melamine enclosures from scratch for $150. It wouldn’t have the steel frame, but that part isn’t really necessary.
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Re: Do these enclosures look salvageable?
Agree with all the above. You really are better off buying the material and building it yourself. It's much easier than it seems. You just need time... and, buying these would be equally (if not more) time-consuming.
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Then I'd keep looking for better options if I were you. I'm not exactly in "construction" either, but I've done some furniture modifications (for snakes & other purposes) over the years, as well as building cage tops for all my tanks. The more stuff you try, the more satisfying it is to tinker around with things. I've done some furniture finishing too. It's not that hard, but the amount of work those enclosures need is worse than starting fresh. You might consider hiring a handyman to help you with part of it & still come out better than trying to fix up those things. Once wood starts splintering & acrylic is cracking (etc) it's the equivalent of a car that's been in a wreck bad enough to fire off the air-bags, which is why insurance companies throw in the towel & say they're totaled.
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Yeah... Wasn't too hot on them from the get-go honestly, but figured I'd get extra opinions anyway.
There's this 6'x23"x11.5" one for $350 with built-in LEDs, but it'd be something of a drive.
Unless I'm missing the point and should avoid used enclosures altogether? I don't know, I'm just trying to find a solution that isn't going to take half a year, break the bank, cause my folks too much inconvenience (my mother in particular has been stressed about a number of things as of late so I'm trying my best to not bother her too much), and all without sacrificing quality to give my BP the best home he deserves.
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Re: Do these enclosures look salvageable?
Originally Posted by Snagrio
Unless I'm missing the point and should avoid used enclosures altogether? I don't know, I'm just trying to find a solution that isn't going to take half a year, break the bank, cause my folks too much inconvenience (my mother in particular has been stressed about a number of things as of late so I'm trying my best to not bother her too much), and all without sacrificing quality to give my BP the best home he deserves.
It's totally your decision, but consider that every little crevice (inside & out!) needs a thorough cleaning & disinfection, otherwise if the previous occupant of a used cage died of something like IBD, please realize that (a) the person selling the cage isn't going to volunteer that information, & (b) you're putting your pet's health at risk if you don't do a thorough job of cleaning it. So just the cleaning is a real hassle (see below*) to be safe, not counting repairs you need to make, & hauling it home. Many people do buy used tanks & enclosures to save money, it's your decision. You just have the one BP to house? How big & how old is he? That second one above is 6' long...are you sure that's what you want or need for a BP? The bigger the cage, the harder it is to heat, don't forget (& especially if you live in a colder climate). Your intentions are admirable, but I'd hate to see you rush into a bad choice. Shop around for a while.
*https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...=1#post2749346
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