What cage to get

[tylervelez]

I am doing a lot of research on cages for my male and female red tail boas. I am thinking of getting a 4X2X2 and a 6X2X2 for my female. What are some good cages that will hold up and are somewhat reasonably priced?

I have looked at all these brands

Animal Plastics
Vision
Boaphile

Also, I met a local cage builder who will build wood cages. They are quite a bit cheaper, but what do you think about wood vs plastic?

His prices were
4X2X2ft=$250
6X2X2ft=$375

[Sublimeballs]

Look into constrictors northwest. I like their design.

[tylervelez]

Look into constrictors northwest. I like their design.

I looked at them. Do you know how much shipping is for them??

I have been looking and my top choices are boaphile or animal plastics for a plastic cage or the wood, which is significantly cheaper.

[Sublimeballs]

I looked at them. Do you know how much shipping is for them??

I have been looking and my top choices are boaphile or animal plastics for a plastic cage or the wood, which is significantly cheaper.

Shipping is included in their prices. The consensus seems to be that boaphiles quality isn't what it used to be(seems to be alot of cracking, especially in the 6-8 footers). I've heard good things about animal plastics, but can't speak personally. Wooden cages don't last forever, and are harder to disinfect.

[Mikoh4792]

i'd recommend larger cages. a 4x2x2 is small for any full grown rtb.

[tylervelez]

i'd recommend larger cages. a 4x2x2 is small for any full grown rtb.

even for a male?

[Mikoh4792]

Yes if you are talking about red tail boas.

4x2x2 is plenty of space for certain bci...but not for bcc.

[tylervelez]

Shipping is included in their prices. The consensus seems to be that boaphiles quality isn't what it used to be(seems to be alot of cracking, especially in the 6-8 footers). I've heard good things about animal plastics, but can't speak personally. Wooden cages don't last forever, and are harder to disinfect.

oh ok. I will keep that in consideration. Well i guess its between constrictors NW and animal plastics now.

I have heard that wood dont last as long, but they are like half the price

[Sublimeballs]

oh ok. I will keep that in consideration. Well i guess its between constrictors NW and animal plastics now.

I have heard that wood dont last as long, but they are like half the price

But half the price means nothing if you have to replace them even once.

[LarryS]

Are you in Orange County Florida by any chance?

[formica]

How much humidity does a BCC require? If it needs 60% or higher, then you will get more life out of plastic, otherwise a well sealed wooden enclosure will last a good few years, there are lots of threads on how to seal up enclosures properly, worth a read


imo an enclosure should be as wide as the snake is long, and if possible, as high as half its length (terrestrial snakes)



/\ check out LarryS' builds...threads on here somewhere

[Jim Smith]

I am another big fan of NW Constrictor cages. Ed will treat you right and will even make custom sized cages if you want. His cages come unassembled, but it usually takes about 45 minutes to assemble a cage. He uses King Starlite XL which is a marine grade of PVC that will not stain with urates or feces. Also the dovetail joints he uses on his cages make easy to assemble and very sturdy. Great guy to do business with that provides great products and personal customer service.

[LarryS]

Actually Starlite XL is a recycled HDPE material.

Can't go wrong with any of the cages mentioned IMO.

We built some wood and even some MDF cages that have been in use seven years and still going strong. As Formica says, they need to be sealed properly. I still agree though, plastic is going to outlast a wood cage in most cases.

/\ Thanks Formica! Mighty fine work going on at your shop too.

[tylervelez]

Are you in Orange County Florida by any chance?

No i am in Orange County CA

[tylervelez]

Ok so which will hold up longer?

Boaphile, Animal Plastic, or Constrictor NW.

Also since I am getting 2 cages? are there any discounts on buying in bulk or ordering more than 1?

Or should I try two different companies? If so, Which company makes the best 6X2X2 cage, with room for breeding?

[Mikoh4792]

I'd say Constrictors NW. Nothing sticks to HDPE so you won't have any trouble wiping off feces or urine. AP and Boaphile are made from expanded pvc, so you will get some uric stains over the years.

Also hpde is stronger so I am assuming when it comes to bigger sizes, the NW cages will hold up much better.