>>1. If I used birch laminated cabinet grade plywood would I have to coat it with something? If so what sould I use?



I really don't know much about boas so i'll give you two generic answers, which should help you out a lot.



If these require a daily misting, I would reccomend to paint the entire inside with a semigloss paint, then fully line the inside of the cage with FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), or expanded pvc. Formica will also work, it's just a little more work to put down. Then seal the joints with a 100% silicone caulk - GE Sililcone 2. Expensive stuff, but works well. Holds forever. When you're lining the cage you should cut the FRP or expanded pvc to cover the entire board, then put a bead of silicone where the wood joins. When you see a glass aquairum, you see the silicone along the inside; but what you dont see is the silicone inbetween the panes of glass. If you put it along the inside it may peel up, but it wont from the inside of two pieces of wood held together with 2 inch wood screws.



If it is not a daily misting snake, just lay the FRP/expanded pvc /formica over the bottom and a few inches up each wall. This will give a protective layer so you don't have to worry about the substrate rotting the wood. Then put a water based polyurethane along the inside of the rest of the cage, I use polycrylic and its great stuff.



>>2.What kind of glues/caulks,or epoxies can I use? What about liquid nails or aquarium epoxy/sealant?



aquarium sealant is a 100% silicone...this is the safest and best product to use. I chose GE Silicone 2 kitchen and bath because using the amount I did, it would have cost me over $50 for the aquairum sealant.



>>3. If I use the material mentioned above would it sag in the middle of a four foot long cage? If so what can I do to prevent or fix the problem.



I did get a slight sag, my cage is 2' deep x 2' tall x 4' long. I have a 1/4" back on it, but I ended up putting a center brace in the front. The sliding doors cover it, so it's not a problem.



>>4. Any ideas on a waterfall system?



Not in a wood cage, maybe someone else.





One of my cages is going to my green tree python, which I am getting in about a week and a half, and i'm very excited! They are fairly expensive, however. But worth it! Other than that, I stick to rat snakes mostly... so sorry not really any help there!
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