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Hi guys,

I would like to know what is the ideal size for the cage of an adult retic ? And wich material is the best. I have read that Bob Clark keep them in cage of 72x36x36 inches, is it too small ? If you have pictures and plan of your cage, it would be very nice if you can post them.

Thank you very much.

I doubt any of the top breeders keep their retics in any cage that is 36" high, though I'm sure there are exceptions. IMO, the ideal cage size is 96Lx30Dx18H.

The 72" slant front neodeasha or however you spell it is 36" high. Alot of the pics of bobs facility show him using those cages for retics. Also you can keep most retics under 200lbs in cages 72"x30"X18" but if they end up 200lbs or more you may want to add an extra foot in length. Al baldogo keeps all his in the six foot vision cages and alot of his are easily over 20ft.

Why keep such a large snake in a 72" cage, when most building materials come in sheets that are 96" long?
Also, to go 36" high, you will run into problems maintaining heat, and humidity.
Some say to use an enclosure that is half the length of the snake, and a width that is one third the length.
While the one third dimension for width is not realistic, a retic that is 16" feet long could comfortably live in a cage
8'x 3'. Or ideally...
96"x30".
18"-24" is more than sufficient. I keep large burms in enclosures this size, and make sure they are taken out often enough for exercise.

I was just referring to premade cages. I too like to build my own but some people dont have that ability so I suggested the best alternative the pre built cages which do hold heat and humidity better than wood cages. Also I really dont recommend vision they are pretty flimsy al probably just uses them because at one time thats all there was and he just hasnt switched. Animal plastics would be the way to go alot cheaper to ship and much better quality but make sure you use the sliding glass option not swing or sliding aqrylic.

You are talking about vision cages from LLLReptiles? Sorry I'm a Canadian and we dont have this cage here so I just want to be sure that is about this cage you are talking. Because I will probably buy one. Thank you very much for your answer.

I was thinking you wanted to build a cage!
Sorry...
If you are looking to by a cage, you can try any of the cage manufacturers listed here on Kingsnake. I dont know much about the importing thing.
Be prepared for two things if ordering a cage...
be prepared to spend a lot of money...and be prepared to wait.
Average wait seems to be about 8 weeks.
My large cages are 96x30x18H...that size works for big burms.

You know Burmaboy, I'm not sure if I will buy one or build one. But the cage made by LLLreptiles are very easy to move. I live in an appartment so if I have to move, I need a cage that is not too heavy or that I can dissamble to rebuild in my new appartment (sorry I'm not sure that is the right word in english, I hope you understand) But anyway it's not for right now. I have read a lot of things on this forum and I will wait to finished my school and to work before buying my retic. I want to have enough money to take care of him. So right now I just ask questions and I think you all for your help.