Hello everyone,

I am in the process of building a new enclosure for my 1 1/2 year old female Reticulated python. She is approximately 9 ft. long and extremly healthy. Although I have built cages for some of my other large boas and pythons, this will be my first time using FRP panels.

The main reason I chose to use FRP's, is because it holds up so well against moisture and humidity. In all of my snake enclosures I use Bed-A-Beast, which is a substrate made from crushed coconuts. For those who have never used it,it is excellent at holding humidity without being "wet". Also, it is so fine that if ingested by the animal, it will pass safely through thier digestive system without causing any harm.

For heat, I will be using a radiant heat panel. This will give me a temp zone ranging from 90 degrees warmest, to around 75 degrees coolest. The cage dimensions are 32" deep, 46" high, and 96" long. It will be construsted of framing and plywood, with the inside covered by the FRP panels. I will be using a "new home construction" double slinding window for the door, which measures 41" high by 62" long.

I've tried to give as much information about my construction and about the inside furnishings, so that it may help in maybe answering my next question....What type of adhesive should I use to attach the FRP panels to the plywood?





Thank you,

Robert E. Langley Sr

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