IF you can go custom, I'd do it in a heartbeat!
I was able to customize probably one of the last Pro-Line cages ever built by Constrictors NW.
6 feet wide is perfect and 30 inches deep was perfect. The height of the cage was 2 feet tall, and I would have liked another foot honestly.
My former SD X Dwarf male was by far the most arboreal snake I've ever owned. The new Bredli is challenging the old retic for that most arboreal title these days but the retic was always perched even at 9 feet in length.
Cleaning is easier with a taller unit, and getting a feisty animal out of something a little taller can be easier.
If you plan on using perches that span the cage, I'd go for something as tall as you can get within reason
If you are not using perches at all and are not setting up climbing options, a slightly shorter cage is probably fine.
This guy was extremely active and used every inch of space provided.
A taller cage can make certain cleaning and maintenance procedures easier as well.
It took a bit of effort, but I was able to replace an LED light strip and staple it to the ceiling because the cage was tall enough for me to get into.
Pick what best for you and your snake. Your crew seems to be smaller than what I had and that is a very good thing if you want a smaller unit.
I'd still say a 2 foot minimum ceiling is best.
The left cage is the 6 footer next to the 4 footers.
The bottom 4 foot cage is 30 inches deep and 20 inches tall.
The middle 4 footer is 2 feet tall and 2 feet deep.
The top is 14 inches tall and 2 feet deep.
Reply With Quote