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Boaphile for Uromastyx???

alexestrada Jun 14, 2009 12:07 PM

im just wondering if anyone has seen this.
im thinkning of getting 2 cages with the UVB and basking bulb fixture attached for my pair of saharans but i dont know how the cage would handle the heat, ive already emailed jeff roone from boaphile, im going to give him a call tomrrow. again..just wondering if anyone has a picture or has used one and can give me a small review.

thknas,
Alex

Replies (2)

KevinM Jun 17, 2009 04:41 PM

I have never owned or used a boaphile cage, but I have a herper bud who has used them for boas. Based on what he has said about their construction, I don't think they would be ventilated enough/heat tolerant for uro requirements. I would look at cage manufacturers that design for bearded dragons and other lizards. They make cages with enough height, ventilation, and heat tolerances that will do for uros. Some even make uro specific cages. All for about the same cost as a boaphile. Thats my $0.02 worth. However, you can always contact Boaphile plastics and ask them if the cage will suffice.

alexestrada Jun 17, 2009 07:22 PM

yea, that what i did, jeff roone from boaphile helped me set-up a cage fopr uros..he said it would work fine, but with extra ventilation like you said, so he is makeing a custom Boaphile PLastic Cage with Ventaltion for me..thanks for the help

--Alex

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