looking towards the future i have been plotting ideas of caging for my three babies. they are currently set up in 20Ls. We all know that won't last long. Been looking at the custom made stuff (boaphile, sentec, etc) anybody have any comments on any of the custom cages? Anybody have any pics of DIY set-ups you have. After i graduate college next year these will be living in a basement room about 20 x 30, so size isn't an issu, but price might be. I'm thinking i just want to do a rack system, but are there tubs big enough for a diy rack? pics and input highly appreciated. Thanks
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Might want to check bed bath and beyond, they have CB110's I found some nice sized tubs as well at Ikea they are 32 in by 22 in and 7 in high.
You can easily make a rack for the tubs but it will be heavy.
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Brandon Nixon
Manufactured cages are fantastic - functional, light-weight and do not succumb to moisture. And at least for the 4ft models, price is very fair.
Wood cages are fun to build, and you can taylor the size and heating to just what you want. But you need tools, a workplace, etc. And don't forget, wood cages need to be sealed, and the best products for that are not cheap.
When you add it all up including time spent, I don't think financially wood is better. Certainly pursue it if you want to create your own design - that is a good thing. Just do not think manufactured cages are necessarily super expensive in comparison.
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Mark
