i would like to build an out building to house my herps. i live in upstate new york south of buffalo. it gets pretty cold here and was just looking to see what ideas people here have done or would do. my current indoor herp room is only 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 inside floor space. in my town i dont need a permit if the sq footage is 100ft or less. so i was thinking of building a shed 8x12. this way i could move my snakes outside and use the much needed room inside for more important things. like another bedroom!

i was thinking i would do 2x6 construction and use r19 insulation plus use the foam board on the exterior under the siding. im not sure if i would do a house wrap or not because i do want air exchange. i do not feel their would be to many drafts since its a new construction. a good exterior door and 2 or 3 windows. 2 for daylight and another to house a small ac unit in the summer if needed.

im just not sure if its a good idea or not.
1.will the ac cause problems with the snakes?
2.will this construction suffice for the cold(will use small heater in there as well prob. oil filled)
3. any other ideas you may have will be greatly appreciated
thanks in advance
adam jeffery
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" a.k.a. farfrumugen "
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

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