PVC door styles

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I think I've finally narrowed down PVC choices to Reptile Basics 48x24x15. I'd love to do AP, but I can't stomach the idea of a 10-12 week wait time when we're ordering one cage at a time. We should also be getting a BoaMaster (hopefully soon, ordered it a month ago).

With the Reptile Basics, the cage has a single swing down door. Ideally I'd want something with two doors, but I'm willing to compromise on the door in order to gain the additional cage height.

For people who have a single door, what's the ease of use like? Cages would be used for BPs and a Dumeril's. Mostly curious about cleaning and feeding. Thanks!

I have some cages with the single swing door and in some respects, I like them better than the dual sliding. They allow you to open the entire cage, which makes manipulating the animal and cage contents easier (and more convenient). Cleaning will undoubtedly be easier. Dual doors really only helps with feeding if you have a particularly aggressive feeder. In my opinion, ball pythons don't really fit this category.

My issue with acrylic single doors is that when they are fairly large (> 2 ft or so), they seem to warp over the course of several years. It isn't generally horrible, but if you have something thinner like a colubrid, it can be problematic. It is less of an issue with thicker boid snakes.

You get used to the wait for AP lol. I have 3 T8s, 3 T10s and 3 T25s and got an A10 on order for Pat my GTP.

I don't know if this is changeable, but I would highly encourage you to switch your GTP cage from an A10 to something like a T5 (3' x 2' x 2'). I think you'll find that the length in more useful than the height.