Birthday present :)

[snakekid6996]

My birthday is coming up next month and my mom and step dad got my an early birthday present. It's a 125 gallon aquarium with a stand for me to use as a snake enclosure. It has a custom glass top to help hold humidity in and 6 holes drilled in the back (about 1"-2") that I'm going to put circle vents in for air flow. My grandpa is going to build me a custom top to hide all the lights and wires on top and my mom is giving me another extra 100$ to spend on whatever else I need or want to put in the tank (plants, new hides, new water dishes, bedding, background, new uth, etc.) I'll keep You guys updated as I start setting it up :)
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[marvelfreak]

Very nice and room cage.

[pdomensis]

looks like someone put some good work into it already. happy bday.

[snakekid6996]

Thank You :) and it was a fresh water tank for cichlids I believe.

[smy_749]

Sweet, keep us posted

[drumcrush]

That's awesome, I need to get me a big enclosure like that, I wouldn't know what to put in it though haha, maybe a carpet python

[franks]

Happy Bday!!

[Theweinz]

Very cool AND very nice mom and stepdad! Way to go.

[Doug 351]

Happy birthday and remember this when you think mom and sdad are being unfair on whatever.
EDIT:I just noticed something: could the proximity of that lawnmower to the enclosure have any significance? LOL.

[snakekid6996]

My grandpa brought the top over today. All it needs is stained, sealed, and a handle... :)
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/005_zps2168c71d.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/005_zps2168c71d.jpg.html)
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(probably gunna put a smaller wood bar across the empty space in the back, so I can put heat lamp clamps on to hold the heat lamps above the glass)
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[Mikoh4792]

Your grandfather is awesome. And so is the top.

[snakekid6996]

yes, yes he is :) lol, and he made my moms 125 saltwater tank a top too that looks AMAZING

[snakekid6996]

Got some more stuff for the tank. I started staining the top and bought a handle for it. My grandpa built me a bottom support to raise the tank a few inches from the stand for a uti. I also started ordering my new equipment. I've ordered a 11X17 uti, a thermostat, and a temp gun. I got the thermostat and temp gun today so I'm just waiting for the uti. I still need to find some vents to order for the holes drilled in the tank then I should have everything. I just need to plug the holes, clean the tank, make a spot in my room, finish staining, and set everything up then he should be ready to go in :)
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[snakekid6996]

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[Starbuck]

it is really great to see someone taking the advice of the knowledgeable people on this forum, and who is obviously putting a lot of time, money, and energy into setting up for their new animal.
I wish i would have been as prepared as you when i started getting into herps. Thanks, sincerely :)

[smy_749]

nice work, looks great

[snakekid6996]

Me and my step dad managed to get the tank and it's stand upstares and into the room today. I also went and bought some fancy lookin plugs for the holes, which costed way more than I expected. It was around 50$ for the 6, and I'm still trying to find a way to get screen on the inside. Unfortunately I also accidentally broke one of the glass top pieces.. I put some aquarium sealent on it to help hold it for now, but I'm going to have to get a new piece cut and buffed for it soon.

[snakekid6996]

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[Doug 351]

Yeah I think I see how the glass got broke.Are you going to put that knob in the frame now?

[snakekid6996]

The nob was predrilled in it already, it broke cause I forgot to close it and had it leaning up against the stand and I accidentally bumped it and it slammed shut pretty hard and cracked..

[Pareeeee]

Cool! Nice tank

[alessia55]

It's looking real good... you're putting in a lot of work. What kind of snake are you going to put in there??

[snakekid6996]

My 2year old 3 1/3 foot bci

[Doug 351]

The nob was predrilled in it already, it broke cause I forgot to close it and had it leaning up against the stand and I accidentally bumped it and it slammed shut pretty hard and cracked..

Yes- that's what I meant. Are you going to move that knob to the frame now or risk one wrong move resulting in a repeat? Just a suggestion from an old man.

[LarryS]

You could have the new top made from acrylic. It would be much safer.

[snakekid6996]

Yes- that's what I meant. Are you going to move that knob to the frame now or risk one wrong move resulting in a repeat? Just a suggestion from an old man.

There is no frame around the glass..??

[Doug 351]

There is no frame around the glass..??

Ahhhh- Hard to see that on my phone. If you go back with glass I suggest no hole but use rear view mirror glue.

[snakekid6996]

So I have the enclosure up and running now. I don't have everything I want done yet, but the basics are in place and he's in. Thank You for the support everyone. I'll keep You posted if anything changes. :)
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[Kera]

Amazing. I'm jealous:)

[pinsonoso]

SWEET!!! Soo jealous