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RE: Gaboon enclosure size?

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Posted by: SnakesAndStuff at Thu Aug 9 17:15:59 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by SnakesAndStuff ]  
   

The poster mentioned that it would be essentially a plexiglass lid. While plexi in and of itself would not be strong enough for that large of an area, I'd guess they plan on framing it in some fashion.



How would an 18-inch tall cage be difficult to remove a large gaboon from? Sure it won't be the easiest thing in the world, but moving a large gaboon out of any cage can be difficult for logistical reasons. I've read of some using snow shovels and/or modified snow shovels.



I've found top opening vs front opening is often a decision that is highly keeper based. Either can be safely utilized, depending on cage design and what the keeper is comfortable with. I've used shields on snakes in both types of cages without problem. I prefer front opening on runny snakes such as mambas etc... but for a gaboon I don't see how a top opening would be a problem. Perhaps there is something that I'm missing here?


   

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