Ball python PVC cage, 36"L x 18"W x 12"H, is this good? (herptasticreptiles, etc)

[Charles8088]

I have 3 of the Herptastic Ball Boxes... 36x18x12... exactly the ones you mention. I also have 2 from Animal Plastics (48x24x12 and 48x24x15). I bought my Herptastic enclosures from another person. He had bought them, and never used them. He basically sold me brand new unused enclosures for cheaper than the retail. Me, personally, I don't like Herptastic's quality. It's not horrible, but there are some things that I didn't like. Also... this was awhile ago, so quality might have changed. And, quality compared to Animal Plastics is night and day. Animal Plastics is no doubt high-end. Problem, of course, is the long lead times and not being able to buy a 36x18 size cage that you need.

With that said, what I didn't like with Herptastic... the acrylic doors, the ratchet locks they use, the plastic track that the door slides on (seemed cheap, and I had to glue it on myself), the pvc panels have a shiny panel over it (as opposed to a matte look that a lot of the others have), the screws that were sticking out rather than flush or sunk into the PVC (though, that one may have been something the previous owner screwed up), the LED light was small, and the overall feel just didn't feel high quality (this last one might just be me). Now... for the price I paid, I got a bargain, and I'm glad I got it. I got all 3, brand new, not even completely assembled, for $500. Can't get better than that. Maybe someone else that has the Herptastic brand can fill you in on a different experience. I'm only giving you MY experience.

Also... the 36x18x12 dimensions are not the true dimensions. You might want to email them for the exact outer dimensions. The actual outer measurement on mine here are 34" wide x 17.5" deep x 12" tall. So, obviously, inner dimensions that count for the snake will be smaller.

Hope this helps.