Ball python cage build question

[Tyler Lawrence]

I am going to build a large ball python cage what should I build it out of? if anyone has built a Bp cage what did you make it out of?
Thanks.

[SDA]

Unless you plan on using plywood and laminating/sealing it, it is much cheaper to buy from a vendor like animal plastics. PVC sheets can be crazy expensive

[Tyler Lawrence]

Are there any places that make large snake cages with screen/mesh tops?

[KMG]

Are there any places that make large snake cages with screen/mesh tops?

Yes, but why do you want a screen top?

[Sunnieskys]

Go animal plastics!

[Tyler Lawrence]

The only reason I wanted a screen top was it offers good ventilation and I can have a light on top to help the plants grow after I make it bioactive

[KMG]

The main reason people go to pvc cages is they hold humidity and heat better. If you add a screen top you're taking those benefits away. If your sold on wanting real plants and a screen top I'd stick to a glass tank. My BP is still in a 40gal tank with screen top because she's had live plants in a naturalistic setup her entire life.

[enginee837]

The less expensive option would be melamine however pic will last longer. Depending on where you live you may be able to get pvc sheets at a reasonable price the trick is being able to get it cut to the sizes you need. If you have to pay someone with a waterjet to cut it the labor plus the cost of material can make it pretty expensive.
As far as screen lids go, unless you live somewhere ambient humidity is in the 60's and temperature is close to mid 80s I would avoid the screen lid. Your best tool for managing thermal layering and humidity is by restricting ventilation. Ball pythons do not need much ventillation but they do need stable climate. My 48x20x12 melamine enclosures only have a single 2" vent insert on the cold side.