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I need to upgrade my burm's cage and I'm looking at a Boaphile or Animal Plastics. I've also come across a handmade wooden cage for $300-$350 that looks awesome, but probably weighs a ton!

Heating is now an issue because of my liability insurance. I need to double-check, but I don't think FlexWatt is approved. What would be a good alternative? Is heat rope satisfactory? I also have a boa that lives in my garage and I need to think about heat for him this winter. We live in Central FL, so it doesn't really get that cold, but I'm still concerned about URI's.

Now, if I go with the Boaphile cages, I could buy two and stack them in my living room. The boa would be nice and comfy, too. Plus, he's grown since I've had him. When I first got him, he was 5ft in a 4x2, but I just measured him recently and he just hit 7ft. He needs to upgrade as well.

If anyone has any opinions to offer on quality, reasonable priced caging options, plus inexpensive heating options, I would really appreciate it!!

Laura

For Burmese you are going to want AP. The Boaphiles are not strong enough, the plastic is only a 1/4" and I wouldn't trust rigid PVC of that thickness to hold a large Python.

The heat cable that AP uses is used for radiant heating in homes. I don't know if it is the same company, but a similar product is used for heating floors (mainly stuff us Northern states need with the frigid winters). So they should be safe for your insurance. The only thing I don't like is that it is higher wattage than flexwatt, meaning more expensive energy costs. But I do think it is better.
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thanks, Chris. Any opinions on the glass used in the doors?