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Cage & Habitat Design

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Whether you have one reptile or a thousand, they all need to be caged and caged properly, for their health and their safety. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding design, repair, and maintenance of Caging, Aquarium, and Terrarium systems. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Heat cable vs heat tape
by ASHteroid - Nov 20, 2025 10:53 AM
4 May 06, 2026 03:19 AM
by meinieidle
More temperature controller projects
by markg - Feb 24, 2020 01:07 AM
0 No replies
Would you choose HDPE cage over PVC?
by angel619392 - Jan 05, 2020 01:24 AM
1 Feb 24, 2020 12:58 AM
by markg
Buying/shipping terrarium to Moscow?
by omnifelpur - Dec 17, 2018 09:41 AM
0 No replies
Better than biopod
by kevinbuckley70 - Oct 08, 2018 08:57 AM
1 Nov 05, 2018 01:13 PM
by markg
Showcasecages.com
by PWR - Sep 19, 2018 07:30 AM
3 Dec 02, 2018 02:05 PM
by Pituophis
Newbi
by MichaelSmith - May 07, 2018 06:01 AM
0 No replies
Insulating a Heating Panel
by Drdan1 - Feb 20, 2018 01:39 PM
2 Feb 21, 2018 02:16 PM
by Drdan1
Size Glass for Gliding Doors
by Drdan1 - Feb 11, 2018 11:02 PM
3 Feb 13, 2018 12:02 PM
by Randall_Turner
Best Heating for a 48"x16"x16" Terrarium
by Drdan1 - Jan 21, 2018 12:16 AM
6 Jan 29, 2018 10:51 PM
by Drdan1
Need Ideas for awesome new snake tank
by Method2406 - Nov 20, 2017 08:25 PM
2 Dec 13, 2017 02:15 PM
by Randall_Turner
Heating a melamine enclosure
by Westicles - Apr 13, 2017 09:34 PM
3 May 19, 2017 04:56 PM
by markg
rodent cages wanted
by mingdurga - Mar 18, 2017 01:14 PM
0 No replies
Herpstat 2 pulse and dimming difference?
by joann42 - Mar 01, 2017 06:12 PM
2 Jul 18, 2017 01:19 PM
by joann42
Keeping stacks warm?
by Kyonarai - Jan 31, 2017 10:15 PM
5 Feb 27, 2017 04:35 PM
by markg
Heating a Skyscraper Terrarium
by DylanHess512 - Jan 12, 2017 09:53 AM
0 No replies
What to keep in this custom size tank?
by lequiaa - Dec 30, 2016 09:48 PM
0 No replies
Thanks a lot Mark lol.
by Randall_Turner - Jul 25, 2016 11:21 PM
1 Aug 01, 2016 11:13 AM
by markg
Exo Terra vs. TetraFauna vs. similar
by paraherpetology - Jun 10, 2016 05:15 PM
8 Jun 15, 2016 08:14 PM
by Randall_Turner
Advice on Heat/Lighting for Snake Room
by lenrely - May 09, 2016 02:52 PM
2 May 10, 2016 10:52 PM
by lenrely
Here is a proportional controller
by markg - Apr 29, 2016 06:36 PM
1 Apr 29, 2016 09:40 PM
by Randall_Turner
Homemade temperature cntlr
by markg - Apr 18, 2016 12:44 PM
11 Apr 29, 2016 09:35 PM
by Randall_Turner
Kinda dumb basic question
by snakemother - Mar 29, 2016 07:33 AM
2 Mar 30, 2016 12:39 PM
by markg
Idea on how to mount poster inside cage
by Cee4 - Mar 03, 2016 11:03 AM
3 Mar 07, 2016 12:38 PM
by markg
Hurts to see the forum so slow.
by Randall_Turner - Feb 20, 2016 04:57 PM
2 Feb 29, 2016 05:21 PM
by Randall_Turner
Vivarium Substrates for Arboreal Snakes
by jmojgani - Jan 25, 2016 06:50 PM
0 No replies
Neodesha Cage - Whats it worth?
by JLP474 - Jan 08, 2016 05:52 AM
1 Jan 14, 2016 09:27 AM
by JLP474
ARS vs FB level compatibility?
by mingdurga - Dec 13, 2015 04:36 PM
0 No replies
? -PC Therms, ventilation, and foggers
by mischa_LVL - Dec 09, 2015 04:13 PM
2 Dec 11, 2015 06:02 PM
by markg
What reptile to choose?
by Gabbiesgeckos - Oct 22, 2015 10:52 AM
0 No replies
thermostat placement for heat tape
by BearDrummer - Aug 22, 2015 09:31 AM
1 Sep 14, 2015 07:40 PM
by markg
New to breeding have questions!
by Zacharacky - Jul 08, 2015 06:32 PM
1 Jul 13, 2015 02:06 PM
by markg
Expandable foam/paint background
by Floridasoftshells - Jun 17, 2015 02:12 PM
1 Jun 22, 2015 12:55 PM
by markg
Rack system temp question.
by del9800 - Jun 09, 2015 12:58 PM
1 Jun 15, 2015 01:06 PM
by markg
Home-rolled temperature controller
by markg - Apr 09, 2015 01:22 PM
0 No replies
Best molded plastic Vivarium?
by wisco_herper - Mar 29, 2015 09:09 AM
4 Apr 03, 2015 02:33 PM
by markg
Shortening a Thermostat Sensor Cable
by Drdan - Jan 11, 2015 01:12 AM
3 Jan 16, 2015 03:14 PM
by markg
Snake options for a 4x2x2
by ttreptile1 - Nov 25, 2014 10:30 AM
4 Feb 21, 2015 01:31 PM
by Bighurt
Exo-Terra Questions
by thunor - Nov 18, 2014 02:57 AM
3 Feb 21, 2015 01:25 PM
by Bighurt
Monster (brand) cages
by markbrown - Sep 26, 2014 04:57 PM
2 Mar 26, 2015 03:57 PM
by Sharkman20
Vision Hatchling Rack ???
by mingdurga - Sep 23, 2014 10:00 AM
2 Feb 10, 2015 02:32 PM
by mingdurga
Polycarbonate boxes
by markg - Aug 30, 2014 10:07 PM
3 Feb 21, 2015 01:19 PM
by Bighurt
260 gallon Mesh Vivarium
by gcriswell42 - Aug 06, 2014 06:24 PM
1 Jan 10, 2015 04:46 PM
by jjhill001
Wire rack again
by markg - Aug 06, 2014 02:00 PM
1 Feb 21, 2015 01:12 PM
by Bighurt
connecting AP 2'x2' cages...
by scottl67 - Jul 09, 2014 09:57 AM
2 Jul 09, 2014 01:18 PM
by scottl67
Wire racks
by markg - Jul 05, 2014 06:28 PM
0 No replies
Palladium/Vivarium *PICS* - need advice
by IamfromOZ - Jun 18, 2014 11:31 PM
1 Feb 21, 2015 01:09 PM
by Bighurt
Safely using wood from outside
by luvmyking - Jun 12, 2014 07:52 PM
2 Oct 31, 2015 10:46 AM
by jasonmattes
San-mar Caging
by Westcoastchondro - May 13, 2014 03:58 PM
3 May 19, 2014 12:01 PM
by markg
Flexwatt questions for new rack.
by krfun - Apr 28, 2014 11:35 AM
1 Apr 30, 2014 07:30 PM
by Rich_Crowley
Cages by Design
by jennblank - Apr 11, 2014 08:13 PM
0 No replies
Boamaster cages....
by minicopilot - Apr 09, 2014 07:43 PM
0 No replies
sunbeam snake care.
by kendorachan - Apr 08, 2014 05:27 PM
0 No replies
A quick question about staining a tank
by MimC - Apr 06, 2014 10:52 AM
2 Apr 16, 2014 09:12 AM
by CindySteinle
The art of keeping snakes
by DavidM85 - Apr 03, 2014 04:04 PM
0 No replies
Setting up new reptile room...need some
by Anselmo - Mar 30, 2014 04:14 PM
7 Apr 11, 2014 08:02 PM
by markg
freedom breeder rack design?
by mingdurga - Feb 25, 2014 07:35 PM
2 Feb 26, 2014 03:42 PM
by mingdurga
large enclosure 6ftT 4ftW 3ftD
by sirhobethc3 - Feb 22, 2014 11:27 AM
0 No replies
Not exactly the bacon and eggs smellyou'
by herpermike54 - Feb 18, 2014 08:52 PM
2 Feb 19, 2014 12:30 PM
by markg
Thermostat Questions ???
by sarge2004 - Feb 10, 2014 09:08 AM
2 Feb 13, 2014 07:57 AM
by sarge2004
Cleaning door track on sliding door tank
by snakemother - Feb 05, 2014 11:32 AM
2 Feb 07, 2014 04:33 PM
by markg
Fruit Trees
by BKALINOWSKI - Feb 01, 2014 05:41 AM
0 No replies
animal plastics or pro line modular
by fixednyc - Jan 29, 2014 09:27 PM
1 Feb 01, 2014 03:28 PM
by markg
What do you guys think of this idea?
by Poomwah - Jan 18, 2014 02:47 AM
5 Jan 27, 2014 11:24 PM
by Poomwah
Polystyrene beneath Vision cages?
by jfmoore - Jan 16, 2014 06:28 PM
7 Jan 29, 2014 10:20 AM
by mingdurga
How to clean Drylok?
by annacb - Dec 23, 2013 01:32 AM
0 No replies
Glue For Vision Cage Doors?
by sarge2004 - Dec 06, 2013 10:32 PM
1 Jan 18, 2014 11:34 PM
by quasimoto
Substrate
by loosk - Dec 01, 2013 06:22 PM
2 Dec 04, 2013 02:58 PM
by markg
Classic Wooden transport/holding box
by NaturesFury - Nov 20, 2013 11:18 PM
0 No replies
terrarium background
by spider916 - Nov 08, 2013 02:01 PM
2 Nov 27, 2013 06:43 PM
by markg
Bearded Dragon and old fish tank
by geckobreeder88 - Sep 02, 2013 02:38 PM
0 No replies
Boamaster Cages
by rhansen0326 - Aug 15, 2013 06:21 PM
2 Oct 20, 2013 02:57 PM
by mingdurga
Expansion lid
by Lulu6603 - Aug 02, 2013 10:01 AM
2 Aug 02, 2013 01:28 PM
by Lulu6603
Need thermometer advise
by spider916 - Jul 29, 2013 07:03 PM
1 Aug 07, 2013 01:02 PM
by markg
new herpstat design??
by mingdurga - Jul 26, 2013 07:04 AM
1 Jul 31, 2013 08:13 AM
by mingdurga
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