AP cage set up quetions

[Crowfingers]

They send it with foil tape. You tape it directly to the PVC on the bottom of the enclosure. There is a slot for the thermostat probe routed into the PVC so it can be in direct contact with the heat tape once in place.

If you use an under the tank heat pad instead of the tape, can you still use foil tape? I assume so, but just want to be sure. Also, what brand - zoo med are the only ones my local store carries, but I've heard ultratherm (? I think) is a good one

[Eric Alan]

If you use an under the tank heat pad instead of the tape, can you still use foil tape? I assume so, but just want to be sure. Also, what brand - zoo med are the only ones my local store carries, but I've heard ultratherm (? I think) is a good one

Yes. What you'll want to do is stick foil tape to the heat pad sticky side to sticky side. Then, you'll have a completely removable UTH that you can take on and off as needed. Zoomed is fine - Ultratherm is good also (but likely won't be found locally). Both will need a thermostat to regulate them.

Another thing to remember is that heat pads do have some thickness to them that heat tape does not. You'll need to raise the enclosure up off the ground a bit in order to use a heat pad with the T8.

[Crowfingers]

Thanks. I have the thermostat already too so that saves some cost. Another question, is there any way a snake can wedge their head between the sliding glass doors and get stuck / injured?

[Eric Alan]

You're welcome. For the sliding doors, I suppose anything is possible, but I would say it's highly unlikely. I had a 60g hatchling in one of mine a few years ago without issue. The gap is much smaller than that size hatchling would be able to wedge into.

[Crowfingers]

Looking at pictures online and the lighting that comes with it looks like a florescent tube light (which seems awful dangerous to me). What kind of lighting is most common? Is there anyway to affix a LED strip safely?

[jmcrook]

Looking at pictures online and the lighting that comes with it looks like a florescent tube light (which seems awful dangerous to me). What kind of lighting is most common? Is there anyway to affix a LED strip safely?

They actually offer an LED option, it's just not on the website. Call and ask about it. I had them cut the channel for LEDs in the top of the cage and then put my own strip in there. $40 for LED from Animal Plastics or $10 to router the channel for lights and then use your own. They offer either blue white or red I believe. I've got remote controlled multi-color LEDs that are dimmable and love them. Make sure it's an 8mm strip if you use your own


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[Sauzo]

If you plan on stacking cages at any time, have them install the LEDs. They route a channel on the outside top of the cage where the plug fits in so you can stack cages on top of each other without issues. They offer 3 different color of lighting if you order from them. Red, white and I don't remember the 3rd. I had them just white lights in all 3 of mine I ordered from them. Gonna have them do the same when I order my carpet her cage. The extra $40 is well worth it imo just to have a plug and play unit without having to mess around with it yourself. Also fluorescent tubes will work like T8s. I have a T8 tube installed in my Constrictors NW cage that I installed myself and it works fine with a RHP. The only downside to them putting in lights is it can only be routed 6 inches from the back wall as that is how their router machine is set up so they cant route the lights right behind the front lip of the cage to hide it but really the lights aren't that bright.

[anthroterra]

I just received my AP cages a few days ago so took a few pics to answer questions. I got 2 carpet cages, which are basically T3s but with shelf standard and 3 inches taller. Pics are of the fluorescent light and sealant it was shipped with, bottom showing routed out bits, and a close up of one of the two probe rout-outs. The light cover is plastic. I still haven't screwed down the top of one of them, so can take any pictures anyone requests. They were SO easy to put together! I really love them. I got sliding glass doors, which are nice and secure with the lock but can be taken out easily as well. Glass is good and thick without sharp edges. All shelf, etc edges are nicely beveled as well.

[anthroterra]

Glass gap question: here is a pic, and I'm really trying to jam that pencil between them. Not safe for, say, a young corn snake, but should be fine for a young BP.

[Crowfingers]

Thank you all for the help! I feel even better with this cage now