Thanks guys, I built the room giving thought to where and how snakes hide. Its not insulated because in my mind thats just space where a small snake can get into and hide. I use heat tapes from the Bean Farm in the winter along with an oil filled electric radiator. The tape contributes alot to heating the room not just the tank bottoms. I have reostats to maintain the strips at 90 degrees so they don't overheat.

The room is framed out with plywood facing out. This gives it alot of strength. Inside is bare framing, primed and painted. Outside has sheetrock over the plywood for proper looks with trim.

all of the cracks and crevices have been filled with "great stuff" expanding foam. The storm door and windows have screens to give air flow when I want it. There is very little skill required in building a room like this but you have to give thought in what you want.

I also put the room in the basement as a basement stays cool even on the hottest summer days. Ever lose a snake to a day when your house gets too hot?

Its also easier to heat than it is to cool.

The basement also gets the collection away from the general living part of the house and when comapny comes over the snakes don't dominate the house or intimidate anyone who are not into them.

building a room like this is something I really recommend to anyone with even a small collection. Its easier to maintain cleanliness, temps, and security. escapes are not a worry.

Go for it, you can do this too! you won't be sorry.

Mike.

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