New enclosure

[pinheadjas]

I wanted to get some ideas for my new cage. I want to put a bp in here. Any challenges / concerns? If nothing else, I can use it for my daughters Beardie. <br />
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[pinheadjas]

There is a lamp fixture inside and a large hole in the back for the wires. The vents have a screen mesh over them on the outside.

[pinheadjas]

The dims measure 52&quot; high x 48&quot; wide x 24&quot; deep. I was planning on using reptibark (I haven't had any issues with this substrate over the last year and keeps the humidity well ). I have a hide, water dish and a bunch of accessories along with a few large pieces of driftwood (my bp loves to climb and explore).

[pinheadjas]

I need to get a heat pad ( brand? Type?) Because the bottom is wood, I don't think a UTH would be appropriate here.

[KMG]

You really don't want a heat lamp inside the cage for a snake. They get very hot and can really cause some damage.

If I were you I would research radiant heat panels(rhp). They seem to work especially well in wood enclosures. I have a few from ProProcdtucs and you can call them and explain what you have and what you want house and they will set you up with just what you need.

I heat pad commonly referred to as a under tank heat(uth) would not be a very good option in that cage. That said there are ways to go that route if necessary.

The size of the tank is a bit much for a young snake but you can make it work. You will have to add plenty of cover and hides to make the snake feel safe and secure. The wood is a good start but you would need to add some snake level cover like plants.

[pinheadjas]

Awesome. Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely look into the rhp's. I want to take a month or so to clean, set up and stabilize the temps /humidity. I will probably remove the light fixture inside so, it's not a factor. What is the best approach to making the hole in the back "escape proof"? I'll need to feed the wire for the rhp but, then I need to cover it up. Also, the glass doors on the outside are sliders. Is a display case luck the best for that type of opening? All advice welcomed and appreciated!

[pinheadjas]

Do you know what the cost range is on the rhp?

[pinheadjas]

Does anyone have suggestions on the hole in the back and the sliding glass doors on the front? Will a display case lock be sufficient? Also, what is the best way to sanitize and clean this cage before I start setting it up? I have preventamite for the outside but, what about inside? Bleach? Vinegar?

[pinheadjas]

I have so many questions! Does anyone have any input? Input, need input!