Zilla cages

[Seanjackmc]

So I wanted to order a animal plastics t3 for my six year olds birthday. He has picked out a ball he is in love with from a well known breeder. The lead time on a t3 is at least 8 weeks. That won't cut it. In the mean time I purchased a Zilla terrarium 30x12x18 with screen top. It's not ideal but I think it will do until we can get our t3. I wrapped three sides. We have repti bark in it. I ordered a zoo med uth with a hydro farm thermostat for hot spot. I also ordered a zoo med dimmable 8.5 dome with a zoo med 150 watt ceramic heat emitter. Also I have the acurite digital indoor outdoor thermometer with humidity. Water bowl and a few decorations my kid picked out. What do you all think.
next question is what size hides for a 500 gram snake? I cant decide.
thanks for everyone's help you guys are great my boy is so excited!
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[Griffith]

The black plastic hides from Reptile basics are nice and cheap http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

Sounds like you have definitely done your homework

[mshadows]

2x .... they are the best ...

[Seanjackmc]

2x .... they are the best ...

Glad to hear you are happy with it. I think I made the mistake reading too much! There is so much info out there I get overwhelmed. I still think ill be ordering a t3 unless my kids new bp loves his home.
thanks for the info on the reptile basics. What size is appropriate for a 500 gram snake? I'm trying to visualize the snake and its size in a hide but I am having a hard time. I'm think the large size.
thanks
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[Pennstater6]

I would say medium. I have a large for my adult male ball python and he is a little small for it.

[Griffith]

Ya definitely not large...medium should be small enough that he feels secure, but large enough that it'll last a little while

[Seanjackmc]

Thanks so much guys ill order first thing in am. It's so cool my son got to hold about 20 different balls last Friday and decided a ghost ball was his favorite. We got to handle it about 5 times on our visit and it was awesome. Plus I think it was the cheapest of all the snakes he viewed. He really likes the black and grey look. Daddy was happy too! Although I have my eye on a few snakes that cost a mortgage payment in NYC.
Maybe some day ill join him, for now I want it to be special for him.
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[Seanjackmc]

I would say medium. I have a large for my adult male ball python and he is a little small for it.

By the way both my wife and I graduated from penn state. Cool to meet another nittany lion!

[Griffith]

Good choice, it will make some nice combos if you ever decide to breed

[mshadows]

.... sorry i was giving props to the reptile basics hides ...dont know much about zilla products it may be fine, see how keeping correct husbandry is , if its effortless keep it for a while ...but im sure you like the t3 better.