Most any finish it has will not be water resistant enough for a high humidity snake cage. It ccertainly would need to be sanded.

Before you dive into this I'd suggest really do the research and see what issues such a cage can present. High humidity with high heat is a great place for mold and wood is a great host. It also can cause warping and bubbling of the wood and veneers. This makes for bow and not close flush leaking your heat and humidity.

I'd also do the math for all the products and work needed to convert the cabinet and compare it to the cost of a nice cage like an Animal Plastics T5 or T8. The T8 has been on sale with glass doors and is a quick ship item, meaning you have about a three week shipping date.


I think I'd suggest using a glass tank before a makeshift cage made of wood.