I'm getting here kind of late, but wanted to add that I much prefer sliding doors. A full hinged door with the species I keep would be a nightmare, almost impossible to get a group back into the cage during breeding season.

Regarding the size of the opening for cleaning, I should add that a sliding door sometimes has a BIGGER opening than a hinged door, assuming the cage is the same size. The reason being that hinged doors often utilize a face frame of some sort, especially when security is at a premium. With a sliding door you only need upper and lower lips and it is super easy to to lift the panels of glass out during cleaning.

This is also a huge advantages during those occasional cleanings when you want to drag the cage outside and blast it with a hose. The door is completely gone. With a hinged door it is still attached.

Lastly, I love the look of a sliding bypass doors. It's just a more open and clean looks.

But hinged doors can be made more secure and many people prefer them for the species commonly kept in captivity.

Also, sliding bypass doors are no good for small cages and/or cages with a small front.

The only times I use hinged doors is for small cages where security is at a premium. My tree viper cages, for example. I don't like them on these cages, but they are the best choice.

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