Caesar progression thread.

[Gio]

Nice. Was hoping you were getting the Monster Cage as I wanted to here a review from someone who has one. I already know what Ed's cages are like lol. Honestly the HDPE just didn't do it for me. Nothing I wanted to stick to it ever did and the stuff I didn't want to stick to it did like Rosey's urate. The bottom of the cage has stains I couldn't remove unless I sanded them. And foil tape wouldn't stick to the stuff so you couldn't use heat tape. And for me the breaking point was how much the cages shift and move even when assembled. He labeled it 'living plastic' but I label it thinner material and not as rigid of construction as AP. That's why I like the AP cages, they are sturdy. You pick one up and there is no flex or shift. I mean to get my 4x2 Pro-Line's door to line up, I had to shim 3 pieces of cardboard under the rear right corner of the cage. And that was when it was new. But anyways, if they work for you, then awesome. I'm sure Wallace will love the 6' and you do set up nice natural set ups.

Monster cages are HDPE plastic. Much better than PVC for certain reasons IMO, but if you don't like HDPE, you won't like Monster. The new plastic Matt uses is the same that Ed uses.

I've never had the issues you speak of so I don't know what to tell you there. Maybe my perches stabilize the units, but I also have them on 3/4" plywood that is larger than the base of the cages with hard insulation under that and a solid table under that. Who knows why, but they work great for me, and dudes like Nick Mutton.

I'd put what I have up against anybody's caging and probably pick mine. In the end it's a big plastic box so I don't care too much, use what makes you happy. I could care less what anybody does, its not my business. My collection has been doing excellent so no need to change a thing now. Same with Boaphile caging, some love them others don't. I think they look great, just too small for me. Like I said, I enjoy seeing what others do and won't knock or criticize other units. It's a hobby not a contest.

AP and their prices were simply unreasonable for me. Size combined with value and I'd have to be stupid not to get what I have coming. But then again, I like to watch my snakes climb. Semi arboreal maneuvers at night are extremely fun to watch so I want a minimum of 24" tall. I'll never buy another cage that isn't at least that tall. I'm paying a bit over half the price of the AP unit I wanted including delivery, without going into specifics. Obviously Ed is treating me well, very well.

Matt at Monster seems to have too much going on, he's a very nice guy and I think the cages look nice. I DON'T think you personally would be happier though. He ships completely assembled and I'll bet you would be better off with your AP deal once delivery is added.

I texted him and got a response a day later, then arranged a visit and never heard back. That was a week ago. I didn't have time to wait with lead times so I went with the tried and true.

The boy went blue last night so he's growing a bit.

It should warm up and time out well to get fresh shed outdoor pictures. Stay tuned.

I also want to see Caesar outside. I'll bet he glows like a neon light.