Because the manufacturer of my favorite snake cages (Pro-Line) has decided to pursue other reptile related endeavors and close his cage shop, I'm opening up to new caging ideas. I've long liked the look, and positive feedback AP cages come with. The cage sizes and customer service provided make the possibility of a purchase even more promising.


I will eventually be in the market for a 48" x 24" x 24" for my growing coastal carpet python. I keep a limited amount of snakes (3) and enjoy display cages that look nice and clean up easily.

Having a taller cage with a fairly active python can be a real showpiece if it's equipped properly. My boa constrictor has a 48 x 30" x 20" Pro-Line with a background and perches that I absolutely love.

Bottom cage:


I would like to outfit the AP cage in a similar fashion, but have noticed the rear venting is not placed in a "background friendly" area.

Has anybody successfully mounted a background like the one I have shown above in one of the AP units?

Is there an option to have the vents toward the rear of the cage on the side panels?

While I'm at it, what do most folks use for perches? Does AP have them as an accessory? I didn't locate them on the website.

Thanks for any info and if you have photos, please post them.

Obviously I can e-mail Ali, but I'd rather not bother her at this point because I'm not ready to purchase.

I'll start here and see what's what.