I want to provide an encloser that Monti can live in the rest of his life... but buying everything at the store is a little out of our price range. We were thinking of building something big but the walls would be screens. Is that ok?? Any suggestions??? Thanx!!!
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My BP is growing out of his cage quickly...
CloverB
May 30, 2004 12:23 PM
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tdragon
May 30, 2004 01:28 PM
the only problem would be keeping the humidity up were it should be
Carmichael
May 30, 2004 04:51 PM
You will have a difficult time adequately heating this cage and maintaining optimal humidity levels. The other problem is that you run the risk of cool drafts and, perhaps even more concerning, rostral rubbing of the snake. You would be much better off purchasing a cage designed for snakes such as a Vision, Habitat Systems, Neodesha, Crescent Moon Creation (a new player on the block but they do exceptional work).....you can't go wrong with any of these (unfortunately, neodesha is out of business again). Rob
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)
lilroach56
May 30, 2004 05:24 PM
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sapphire_snake
May 31, 2004 09:52 AM
you can also make a custom cage out of melamine or wood (thats sealed)
Also as long as the cage is atleast half the size of the snake (like 3ft long for a 6ft snake) is the MIN size cage you can have. Most balls do better in smaller cages anyways (better feeding, less stress. etc..)
if you had a screen cage he would probably rub his nose, not adequate heating and not enough humdidity.
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Tigergenesis
May 31, 2004 11:04 AM
for a quick solution (and cheaper) go for a sterilite tub. That way in the meantime you can save up for a nice display cage - if that's what you want.
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www.ball-pythons.net/PNphpBB2+viewtopic-t-2825.html
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