Originally Posted by viper69
Much appreciated the info provided including the pics, I'm going to include this maker as a possibility now! I love your animals, gorgeous.
You have given me some additional considerations that I had not initially considered.
How did you determine the proper distance between the RHP and basking perch before buying the cage?
I had no idea. I built it and adjusted the perches as I saw fit. I lowered them at one point to keep him further from the panel, and I also added my real branches. I update and upgrade if I think I have a new or better idea.
What I meant by RHP being flush:
I've seen the RHPs mounted into the cage's ceiling, and thus it protrudes downward. I haven't seen a setup yet where the RHP is mounted in such a way that the RHP's panel is flush w/the cage's ceiling, that is it's even/level with the plane of the ceiling. Hmm. LIKE fluorescent lights in the ceiling of an office building, they don't typical protrude out of the ceiling, the are recessed! That's the word I was looking for.
OK, I see what you meant about "flush". It sounds good, but if you ever want to stack a cage that would be an issue. I'm also not sure if the manufacturer of the RHP would recommend it. Maybe look into it.
How bright are the Arcadia lights? That is, have you felt your animals thought they were too bright and needed a dimmer? It's so hard to tell w/pics on the internet instead of in person!
Not as bright as they appear in my photos. It is pretty mellow moon light. I have an open shutter on the camera so people can see into the cages when I snap those.
Maybe this helps but I doubt it.
I really like the lights.
I think if you want to make a display you are on the right track.
Keep in mind, I'm showing you my system and as Josh stated and I'll agree with that statement; There are MANY ways of doing this.
If you have a big collection, or need an efficiency system, my gig is not what you'd want. I have 3 snakes and all are in display cages. I could maybe deal with one more but after that cleaning and looking for space in the room would cause issues.
Pro-Line and AP are excellent choices. I prefer HDPE plastic and a single drop door. I can get my BIG branches and perches in and out quickly, use a dust pan and hand broom to scoop and dump old substrate and I can shop vac the whole thing out easily.
Prices are not vastly different when you factor in shipping. AP T-8 may be a bit less for a 12" cage, but you'll get 14" with the Pro-Line and shipping is included. It may be a closer comparison with the T-10.
Both are just fine IMO.
Think that should cover it.
Have fun with it. That's what the hobby is all about!
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