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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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New arboreal setup!
by nz - Dec 08, 2011 09:41 PM
0 No replies
Another Cage Building Question
by pbarkerb - Nov 29, 2011 10:06 AM
3 Apr 24, 2013 01:47 AM
by Never3
Vivarium background
by art_in_a_tank - Nov 15, 2011 11:55 AM
3 Nov 21, 2011 02:01 PM
by markg
Next Level Racks
by csmgibeau - Nov 14, 2011 11:10 PM
0 No replies
Repti Racks/ball python rack
by mykole99 - Nov 06, 2011 04:59 PM
2 Dec 03, 2011 05:21 PM
by kdreptiles
Branches for boa enclosure?
by DMD - Nov 04, 2011 04:38 PM
1 Nov 07, 2011 06:08 PM
by markg
Mold on bamboo
by Buffysmom - Nov 03, 2011 08:48 AM
2 Nov 05, 2011 12:45 AM
by Buffysmom
Cage Building Question
by pbarkerb - Nov 02, 2011 10:21 AM
6 Nov 09, 2011 11:07 AM
by pbarkerb
What do you guys think is the best move?
by 1nstinct - Nov 01, 2011 11:07 PM
1 Nov 02, 2011 01:51 PM
by markg
Flexwatt layout- opinions?
by AnnaCB - Nov 01, 2011 01:01 AM
3 Nov 03, 2011 02:27 PM
by markg
New rack that I built - similar to ARS
by coppola73 - Oct 23, 2011 11:19 PM
3 Nov 15, 2011 03:21 AM
by csmgibeau
Terrarium Waterfall materials question
by CrocChick - Oct 17, 2011 08:18 PM
1 Feb 16, 2012 06:03 PM
by Swampbrosfan97
18 tub 28 qt plastic rack under $130
by adamjeffery - Oct 09, 2011 11:58 PM
16 Nov 27, 2011 04:59 PM
by vmax
rust-oleum
by cmack91 - Oct 05, 2011 06:49 PM
1 Oct 08, 2011 01:51 AM
by markg
Brand new Neodeshas
by markg - Sep 25, 2011 06:03 PM
5 Feb 21, 2013 01:34 PM
by npicages
best heat for a humid enclosure?
by joann42 - Sep 25, 2011 12:41 PM
1 Sep 25, 2011 05:58 PM
by markg
Heat for Boa Cage
by jeffharding - Sep 22, 2011 03:50 PM
1 Oct 24, 2011 07:26 PM
by NCHornet
Fox Farm Organic Fertilizer Microbe Brew
by snaggle - Sep 11, 2011 12:08 AM
0 No replies
Repairing an older neodesha cage
by gigantor - Sep 06, 2011 04:55 AM
3 Nov 03, 2011 11:46 AM
by vmax
johnson controllers
by RinL - Sep 05, 2011 02:56 PM
0 No replies
ARS vs. Freedom Breeder..
by KevMadden - Sep 02, 2011 06:46 PM
2 Sep 22, 2011 02:25 AM
by Viktor
ARS vs. Freedom Breeder..
by KevMadden - Sep 02, 2011 06:41 PM
0 No replies
Boaphile with broken heat..help!!!!
by detroitdipset - Aug 28, 2011 12:53 PM
2 Aug 31, 2011 01:16 PM
by markg
Looking to build my own cage
by jd350az - Aug 25, 2011 10:49 PM
1 Aug 26, 2011 09:17 PM
by tim5580
filter
by tbone21 - Aug 25, 2011 09:58 AM
0 No replies
Q about concrete dust from rock wall
by biig_worm - Aug 03, 2011 09:26 PM
1 Aug 19, 2011 08:37 AM
by adamjeffery
Plywood Sealer
by jondrawdy - Jul 25, 2011 12:24 PM
4 Aug 22, 2011 02:55 AM
by csmgibeau
species ideas for planted arboreal cage
by DMD - Jul 21, 2011 10:43 PM
3 Jul 26, 2011 12:32 AM
by Steveoinlvnv
Zoo-Like Enclosure
by gnik - Jul 21, 2011 11:14 AM
2 Aug 17, 2011 11:37 AM
by gnik
Inexpensive cage
by wildlines - Jul 06, 2011 02:49 PM
9 Jul 21, 2011 05:03 PM
by HTDesigns
Can I do this with flexwatt?
by calebjg - Jun 30, 2011 03:33 PM
2 Aug 18, 2011 09:50 AM
by grnpyro
probe placement
by kingevil - Jun 23, 2011 12:32 AM
1 Jun 23, 2011 02:56 PM
by markg
NY: Reptile heating lamp to blame
by EricWI - Jun 21, 2011 06:31 PM
0 No replies
Vision Cages "Visionarium"
by BR289 - Jun 17, 2011 02:57 PM
2 Jun 30, 2011 02:04 PM
by BR289
Pine plywood
by Goldeagle - Jun 13, 2011 04:38 PM
3 Jun 14, 2011 09:35 PM
by Bighurt
lighting/ wiring question
by RyanVa - Jun 13, 2011 03:20 PM
2 Jun 30, 2011 12:40 AM
by Zagermeister
Best commercial waterfall?
by curaniel - Jun 10, 2011 12:06 AM
0 No replies
Heat Pad in Melamine Cage
by jeffharding - Jun 09, 2011 03:55 PM
8 Jun 16, 2011 08:49 PM
by markg
easiest and cheapest way to house boas
by pastorj - Jun 09, 2011 03:12 PM
2 Nov 23, 2011 07:31 PM
by vmax
Disinfecting plants
by CrocKing - Jun 08, 2011 11:17 PM
0 No replies
Zilla Combo-Light: replace starter??
by Esther - May 30, 2011 09:30 PM
2 Jun 01, 2011 11:30 PM
by gregspencer
LookIng for sturdy arboreal screensnaked
by sbtnoir - May 29, 2011 03:23 PM
1 Jun 01, 2011 10:18 AM
by adamjeffery
Sliding glass doors
by Goldeagle - May 23, 2011 11:09 PM
1 Jun 30, 2011 12:15 AM
by Zagermeister
sterilite 1755/1753 questions
by adamjeffery - May 20, 2011 11:57 AM
0 No replies
Cage bedding
by Steveoinlvnv - May 19, 2011 03:27 AM
2 May 20, 2011 12:30 PM
by markg
ZooMed Heating Pads Running Too Hot
by Sarge2004 - May 17, 2011 07:30 AM
4 May 18, 2011 10:48 PM
by Sarge2004
UV LIGHT - COIL VS TUBULAR
by Oregonherpaholic - May 16, 2011 09:37 PM
1 May 18, 2011 09:26 AM
by Zagermeister
unfinished basement for snakes?
by adamjeffery - May 14, 2011 08:17 PM
3 May 29, 2011 12:29 AM
by gregspencer
Cheap, easy BPA-free containers
by markg - May 13, 2011 02:12 PM
3 Jun 30, 2011 09:39 AM
by HTDesigns
What brand are these tubs
by calebjg - May 13, 2011 12:35 PM
2 May 15, 2011 08:00 PM
by adamjeffery
Temp. reading device.
by emysbreeder - May 11, 2011 09:11 AM
6 May 16, 2011 12:51 PM
by markg
Perches for large snakes
by phiff1 - May 09, 2011 08:26 PM
2 May 12, 2011 10:01 AM
by Phiff1
semi aquatic snake enclsoure: filter???
by hornfrog2011 - May 09, 2011 04:29 PM
0 No replies
pvc foam board
by 200sxguy - May 04, 2011 09:49 PM
2 May 06, 2011 11:00 AM
by skincity702
Custom Shower Stall enclosure!
by MikesMonitors - May 02, 2011 08:17 AM
4 May 04, 2011 07:54 AM
by MikesMonitors
Patchnose enclosure
by herplover1978 - May 01, 2011 03:16 PM
1 Aug 22, 2011 03:13 AM
by csmgibeau
Repti-Rack cage with Radiant Heat Panel
by srt80 - Apr 28, 2011 02:25 PM
1 Apr 29, 2011 01:21 PM
by markg
Yellow mold spores in established tank
by OREGONHERPAHOLIC - Apr 28, 2011 12:08 AM
1 Aug 22, 2011 03:25 AM
by csmgibeau
discuss:Art of Keeping Snakes cage size
by terrylove - Apr 27, 2011 08:05 PM
2 May 11, 2011 10:55 PM
by Bighurt
How to Make PVC Cages?
by Bkalinowski - Apr 24, 2011 06:16 AM
9 May 14, 2011 02:41 PM
by BKALINOWSKI
Dimmer assembly
by markg - Apr 18, 2011 02:11 PM
1 May 11, 2011 11:00 PM
by Bighurt
Perch for Exo-Terra
by apocalyp - Apr 16, 2011 02:52 PM
1 Apr 16, 2011 06:44 PM
by markg
freedom's 27x33 tubs
by loxocemus - Apr 14, 2011 04:56 AM
0 No replies
Cutting Newsprint
by Seeves1982 - Apr 12, 2011 05:01 PM
6 Apr 14, 2011 12:58 PM
by markg
New Heating and Lighting
by evolady73 - Apr 12, 2011 08:40 AM
1 Apr 12, 2011 02:29 PM
by markg
Heating help, in a big walk in cage
by gigantor - Apr 11, 2011 08:09 AM
3 Apr 11, 2011 02:21 PM
by skincity702
what wood / paint finish??
by kingevil - Apr 09, 2011 11:57 PM
1 Apr 11, 2011 12:36 PM
by markg
Glue For Vision Glass Door Plastic Rail
by Sarge2004 - Apr 07, 2011 08:10 AM
2 Apr 07, 2011 01:37 PM
by Sarge2004
Enclosure Lighting
by jeffharding - Apr 05, 2011 11:18 AM
3 Apr 07, 2011 11:53 AM
by jeffharding
DIY Mountain Waterfall Questions
by Reptile_Trey - Apr 02, 2011 11:51 PM
4 Apr 07, 2011 08:05 PM
by Reptile_Trey
Enclosure question
by bruster - Mar 29, 2011 07:46 PM
1 Apr 01, 2011 12:41 PM
by markg
Glass in Virginia
by b_rickard - Mar 28, 2011 06:48 PM
3 Mar 30, 2011 01:50 AM
by Bigtattoo
soil fungus?
by Stringer - Mar 25, 2011 05:45 PM
2 Mar 26, 2011 06:45 AM
by Stringer
sweet thermostat for room temp control
by jgragg - Mar 25, 2011 01:29 PM
2 Mar 26, 2011 11:13 PM
by jgragg
Problem with CHE heating ceiling. HELP!!
by joann42 - Mar 25, 2011 09:59 AM
5 Mar 28, 2011 01:15 PM
by markg
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