Wanting to upgrade enclosure for my BCI

[Gio]

Yea, I'm a bit old school on that I don't budge on how I do things unless I notice a problem, lol. See for the most part I keep my reptile room already the proper temp, and the light is only to mimic their lifestyle, I usually put a 50w day bulb, and a 25w night bulb and I keep them dimmed real low, but enough so it gives off the lighting. Then again I may need to switch if I were to go with a PVC enclosure, but as I was thinking about it, it wouldn't be fun to clean.

Gio, I love your setup also, could you take some pictures of the top inside of your setup so I can see what you did? I'm curious to see how you mounted your lights. Because I may do that way when I get ready to get a PVC enclosure, or if I do decide to get one.

Nothing wrong with old school LOL!

Sure thing Neal, The mounting was VERY easy. The heat panel is 2 screws and that strip light is an LED from Home Depot. 2 small screws into a couple brackets.


I AM NOT A HANDYMAN. I did not have any problems, I was just a little nervous about screwing up.

The Arcadia Moonlight LED was purchased through LIGHT YOUR REPTILES.

This picture shows it all mounted the panel, the LED white, and the Moonlight.

I did not like the plastic mounts they had and actually broke one 10 minutes after opening the package. I just went to the hardware store and bought something in the plumbing section that worked.

I really only need one more perch when I decide to go hunting for it. The cage is complete.

Cleaning is easy, but an 18" high will be even easier than mine.

Seriously, if I can do this, about anybody can. The main thing is not to use screws that penetrate one side to the other.

My basement can run cold so I actually used Reflectix insulation on the outer top, bottom and rear with some 1" styrofoam too. I used it on the glass tank too. I figure insulating anything will ease the power bill and make whatever heat source work less hard.

[Jason Bowden]

I'd think that bulb lights would dry out the cage.

[Evenstar]

Neal, thanks for answering my questions! I also was not knocking how you do things - to each their own!! I just wanted to better understand your perspective.

Gio, I thank you too for posting these additional pictures - very helpful!

I think in this case, the OP will be happiest keeping things simple with a pvc enclosure with flexwatt. No muss, no fuss. If the room is a bit cool, adding an RHP along with the flexwatt will immediately solve any problem of low ambient temps. RHPs, like flexwatt or a UTH, are super easy to mount and regulate. Again, Missriss, because of the quality of workmanship and customer service along with the cage materials, I recommend ConstrictorsNW for you. I think you'll be happiest with this in the end. But it is, of course, your choice!

[JeffMcdonald]

Seriously dude, you don't need a light or CHE in one of the commercial snake cages. A RHP or FW will heat it perfectly, and if you're dead set on having a light, put a fluorescent fixture in it. You can get lamps for them that are very dim to mimic moonlight, or just go with a blue LED fixture. Don't ruin the humidity and heat retaining qualities of the cage by cutting holes for light fixtures that are absolutely unnecessary.

I also mean no offense!! FYI

Keeping lots of snakes is not a good idea at all. You surely need some light to protect yourself. May not bright but still enough light for you to judge well

[OsirisRa32]

Keeping lots of snakes is not a good idea at all. You surely need some light to protect yourself. May not bright but still enough light for you to judge well

Troll alert!?

[Evenstar]

Keeping lots of snakes is not a good idea at all. You surely need some light to protect yourself. May not bright but still enough light for you to judge well

What the heck???

Troll alert!?

I think I agree...........

[Gio]

What the heck???



I think I agree...........

Yeah saw that earlier and thought maybe it was a language barrier or I misunderstood the point.

Hows this for enough light??

[Evenstar]

Lookin' good Gio!! What size is that again? Suppose I could scroll up, but I'm too lazy......

[OsirisRa32]

Yeah saw that earlier and thought maybe it was a language barrier or I misunderstood the point.

I dunno...his username is pretty straight up English speaking world seeming to me....kinda doubt a language barrier issue!?

[Gio]

Lookin' good Gio!! What size is that again? Suppose I could scroll up, but I'm too lazy......

Ha nope go ahead and be lazy LOL!

48" x 23" x 14".

The height seems good for now, but 18" is probably easier to reach in and clean. I'm housing a male so I think I'm set unless he gets over 6 1/2 feet long.

Probably not a language barrier on the post. I was just trying to figure it out. I guess if you go through the process to register just to post that so be it. I forgot to hit the "Thanks" button if anybody didn't notice LOL!