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Hello,
Recently my cousin got out of prison, since then my herps have been in the "spare room", and now I have to figure out what to do with them. There is no room for them anywhere in the house, and I was wondering if any of you have been in this situation?
An idea came upon me to purchase one of those mini-barns from wal-mart/ace hardware store etc. Then comes the problem of wood mites/escapes, I really dont know what to do! I'm broke and theres no where to go with my herps...any pointers would be GREATLY appreciated...

thanks
mk3000

First, tell us what you keep, how many of each, and how you currently have it housed.

Big difference between half a dozen green iguanas in large cages vs. a dozen kingsnakes housed in scattered fish tanks.

Moving them into a barn outside can get very expensive.

What part of the country are you in?
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Current snakes:

0.0.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - Java locale (green)

2.2 Gonyosoma janseni - Seleyar locale (all black)

I defenetly would advice you to build your own barn. The kits are nice but you want more out of building than they offer. It would almost be cheaper to design your own and build it than to modify a prefab kit.

Some points of inerest;

-Isulation to manage temps.

-A possible HVAC/humidifier to maintain those temps.

-2x4 construction for strength as well as structure to house insulation, nail siding, and interior panels.

-Taller than typical shed roofs, most prefab kits have ceiling height that is not user friendly. You will spend a great deal of time in there you don't want to duck.

-Plumbing and Electrical, got to run equipment as well as provide drinking/cleaning water.

-A real exterior door, premade with insulation as well as a snug fit to keep out weather and keep in escapes.

-If built correctly will add to the resale value of your home.

Do you have a garage?

Good Luck
Jeremy

Labor will be cheap you now have 2 of you to build it.
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"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" July 16, 1945 Robert Oppenheimer

1.1 Double Het "Sharp" Snow RTB's -Coming Soon-
0.1 Albino RTB -Coming Soon-
1.1 Hypomelenistic RTB's
0.2 Pastel Hypo RTB's -Coming Soon-
2.0 Double Het Stripe Albino RTB's
0.1 Suriname RTB
0.1 Anerthrystic RTB
1.0 Ball Python
1.1 Rhinoceros Iguana's
1.0 Green Iguana
1.1 Cream Golden Retrieviers
1.0 Pomeriaian
0.3 Catus Terribilis
0.1 Spouse

Thanks guys, really appreciated

I currently own:
2.1 brazilian rainbows
2.1 speckled kings
1.0 gophersnake

and looking forward to more...

Building my own "shed" sounds likea great idea...I got plenty of family members in construction etc. The only difficult project is plumbing/electricity. Money is also an issue :O I'm sure I'll get it all figured out though. Thanks again

I currently own:
2.1 brazilian rainbows
2.1 speckled kings
1.0 gophersnake

You said you were tight on money, how are you currently housing these animals?

I don't know if this helps, but you could easily house all of these specimens in an area of 2'x3'x4' - LxWxH - in a rack that would blend in with the rest of your furniture.

WAY cheaper than a barn.
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Current snakes:

0.0.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - Java locale (green)

2.2 Gonyosoma janseni - Seleyar locale (all black)

just kick the cousin out.You will probably save money that way,and have plenty of room for the kids!LOL!