>> 4. Any ideas on a waterfall system?



Sorry to answer this one first, but this is very difficult. There are ways to do this but I won't get into it here. I'll try to find some links for you, however.



>> P.S. Any input on my snake choices would be greatly appreciated. Also any suggestions on the cage or alternative snakes is appreciated. I'm looking for a boa or python in the 3-8 foot range thats not extremely expensive or hard to care for, but a little challenge is okay.



I think Boa constrictors or Rainbow Boas are excellent choices. I also like Dumeril's and Carpet Pythons.



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



Do you want a clear coat, a solid color, or do you mind putting down a layer of some sort of plastic? Lot's of choices. We need more information.



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



Depends on your answer to number one.



Also, do you mind something that may need to be touched up every year or two or are you looking for something you can apply and forget about?



>> 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.



When using 3/4" plywood I recommend a pretty tall upper and lower lip. These do an excellent job of preventing sagging and provide a framed look to the front. 4" should do a good job of achieving this. I'll attach a picture of my Bearded Dragon's cage below. You can see the orange plastic glass track. The 6" strips of plywood the tracks are attached to are the upper and lower lips. The lips are so tall in this cage to keep substrate out of the track and to hide the heat and light sources. 4" is fine for a snake cage.



The cage pictured has a heavy printer stand, printer, and several pounds of paper sitting on top of it right now. No sagging.



BTW, this is birch plywood with a mahoganey stain. If you look at the picture over by the light source this is what the cage looks like. We are very happy with it. It looks much better in person.

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Current snakes:



1.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)



3.4 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)



2.1 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

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