My snake enclosure build. Process w/ pics

[LarryS]

Wow, nice work. Enjoying the thread.

I am curious about the front, what is the design for the doors?

[OFRD_GRL]

Thanks!

I was going to do drop downs.... but I think I have decided to do split doors that swing sideways instead

[Argentra]

I'm actually doing both with my 4 cages. Because of the sizes of plexiglass I already have, I'm doing two with full size drop down doors, and two with double doors that open from the center. I'd like to see how the double doors work, since I already know that I like the drop down doors. I figured it would be cheaper than buying more plexi.

Cage system is looking good!

[OFRD_GRL]

Thanks!!!!
Ya I think it will be easier to deal with that way. I can open both if needed, but if not then I can just go in one side and get the water or whatever.

[jordy1380]

I saw the picture of the mouse rack at the beginning and I was wondering if you have had any problems with chew outs? I have the same type of rack and the mice always seem to get their heads in the tiny little gap and chew their way out of the litter pans. Do you have that problem?

[RichsBallPythons]

I did at first till i fixed it by bending the wire mesh down to fit tighter to the pans lip. This prevented them from chewing a hole. i have only 2 chew throughs but they didnt get out. but havent had one in 4 months since i fixed problem. you can also add something heavy on the screen to put pressure on t he screen.

[OFRD_GRL]

Well its pretty much done. Some small finishes to do on the outside, but the snakes are living in it and LOVING it :-)

I had to throw in a pic of the JCP eating... because he is a hog, and not even moving phases his appetite.

Pic of flexwatt installed


i put linoleum in after that on the floor, but forgot to take anymore progress pics... just have the finished pics

[Argentra]

Ah, looking good! Only one recommendation/suggestion: You should have painted the shelves as well. When dealing with humidity, as these snakes need, you want to have all wood surfaces treated just in case.

Also, you'll want to give that JCP a MUCH taller cage as soon as possible. They're arboreal snakes and need height.

Other than that, Good Work! I should be finishing the first two of my stacking cages soon (if I can get my behind moving) and will post pictures ASAP.

[OFRD_GRL]

Thanks! Ya I am still trying to figure out exactly what to do with the shelves LOL. They will probably get painted at some point in the near future (on a cage cleaning day or something).