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A friend of mine wants a snake. I suggested Ball python as his first and what do you know, I'll give him one of mine. I told him I'd sell him a very nice cage I made from a dresser for $300. As I added up what I would have to replace, currently building the replacement cage, I realized it was not worth renovating the dresser cage and giving it to him for $300. What would be the best cage to recommend to him from a place like Vision etc. He doesn't know much about the hobby and does not have the resources to "BEEF UP" a store bought cage. He will need everything included. Heat, humidity, venting etc.

Thanx!
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DZ

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

I would have him contact Alan at www.cheapcages.com

He will save himself quite a bit of money going that way and Alan will build it to his specifications. Size, heat, lighting etc.. What ever he wants on it.
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Randall L Turner Jr.
www.aircapitalconstrictors.com

...and his resources are limited, might he be better off starting with something as simple as a corn or other ratsnake which will require minimum setup and investment. The whole shootin' match can cost him less than $100 and the care would be less complex. Heck, if he wants to go with sterilite, rubbermaid, etc, he could probably get started for less than $50, snake included, if he goes to a reptile show. Duffy

AP has great cages and great customer service
Animal Plastics

I spoke with him this morning. He found out last night that he's headed to the show in 2 weeks. He won't be back for 6-12 months so he's putting the whole idea on hold. I do appreciate the input though.
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DZ

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell