for one cornsnake what would be good size cage (measurments)?i want to build a tall cage for my 4 cornsnakes and 1 kingsnake(of course each would have it's own cage).i was thinking a book case type design.i would sand the wood stain and primer it.and of course use a caulk on all the cracks so no poopies get in.now i don't understand how to heat all this.like at petshops they have a heat light in each cage and i think thats what i would do.?i just think the cage's would get to hot,plus how do you stop the snake from touching the light and burning themselves?
i have already built one snake cage but i used chicken wire on the top of the cage so i could just set the heating lamp on it.
thanks for reading,nina
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need help building cage...
queenbee
Jun 20, 2006 10:09 PM
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phiber_optikx
Jun 20, 2006 11:44 PM
Use heat tape or heat rope with a thermostat. Just un is along the back side of the cages and you will be fine.
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twh
Jun 21, 2006 09:53 PM
have you considered a rack? seeing that you have 5 snakes now (and more to come i assume?) a rack is a space and energy efficent way to house snakes.just a thought.
BTW back heat won't provide much heat for your herps UNLESS you start with a very warm room temp.have fun!
