4x2x2 sounds fine, although it depends on what type of lighting you plan to use. If you want to have the capability of using 4' fluorescent fixtures then you might want to go a bit over 48" long for the inside dimension. Unless you plan to use mercury vapor lamps I do think that for the species you keep I would make sure to leave the option of 48" fixtures open. They bulbs are brighter and there are a wider variety of quality ballasts to maximize lighting.

Before I give any specific advice, give us an idea of what you want the cages to look like. A solid color? A solid color on the inside but wood grain on the outside? Or all wood grain? If so, what type of wood?

Also, do you plan to use MVB's or another type of light?

Regarding tools, you can build a cage for the species you keep with nothing more than a hammer if you have the wood professionally cut.
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Current snakes:

0.0.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - Java locale (green)

1.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - Jave local (green)

2.2 Gonyosoma janseni - Seleyar locale (all black)

1.2 Gonyosoma janseni - Celebes locale (Black & Tan)

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