PVC Terrarium?

[vypr]

How can I build a terrarium like this, not the dimensions but type.
PVC Terrarium (http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/Certified_Ace/GreensPrecision/Picture008-1.jpg)

Can someone link me to the exact material I need to buy lowes/home depot?
Possibly a detailed tutorial?

[wrecker45]

29380

29381I buy mine ready made.

[Jim Smith]

Those are not usually made out of PVC, but rather extruded plastic material similar to this https://www.interstateplastics.com/king-starboard-marine-board.php?searchtext=marine%20board&kw=marine%20board&gclid=CMjBmZa74b8CFSMV7AodKGsAJQ

You can use 3/8 inch board and work it with regular woodworking tools. They use either clear acrylic or tempered glass for the doors depending on the manufacturer of the cages.

[franks]

What Jim said. Honestly it is not very cheap. I build my own enclosures because I like making my own dimensions. If you are planning on building something similar to "stock" dimensions I would suggest just buying from animal plastics over making it y ourself

[franks]

Sorry- my phones wierd with this website sonetimes:
*yourself.
A 4x8 sheet of 1/2" pvc costs almost $260 and around $200 to ship. You can order 2x4 sheets for around $65 and they cost about $110 to ship.

[franks]

Conversely I can build the frame of an entire 4x8 enclosure for $70 all finished wood. It costs me about another 120$ or so for the doors.

[wrecker45]

The two in the pic. The top one $ 180.00 bottom one $ 220.00.

[aaron_cg]

There maybe someone local to you that custom builds them as well. Saves you shipping, and you can inspect the enclosure before a purchase.

[vypr]

I guess I'll have to find someone who builds them, you can use heat tape on those right?

[aaron_cg]

Yes, hooked to a thermostat. What part of the country do you live in?

[millertime89]

If you buy a T-8 (4x2x1, I think that's what they call it) from Animal Plastics it's $120 + shipping and you can put a center divider in and it will house both of your snakes for their entire lives without problem.

[vypr]

Yes, hooked to a thermostat. What part of the country do you live in?

I live in the Mid-West (Missouri), not having luck either finding local custom enclosure builders.

[millertime89]

I live in the Mid-West (Missouri), not having luck either finding local custom enclosure builders.

Where in Missouri? Animal Plastics is in Des Moines, IA. Could be fairly close to you. When I was in NE I drove there to pick up cages. They were ok with me stopping by the shop on a Sunday to pick it up.

[vypr]

Where in Missouri? Animal Plastics is in Des Moines, IA. Could be fairly close to you. When I was in NE I drove there to pick up cages. They were ok with me stopping by the shop on a Sunday to pick it up.

3 hours away, that's awesome they allow that.
I might end up doing that, I couldn't imagine how expensive shipping would be!

[millertime89]

It's not too bad since they ship them disassembled and let you put them together yourself. AP has always been easy to work with. Great guys.

[vypr]

It's not too bad since they ship them disassembled and let you put them together yourself. AP has always been easy to work with. Great guys.

Which do you like better their swing or sliding doors?

[aaron_cg]

Love animal plastics. I have a huge empty one that is being saved for my retic. Definitely good quality products and worth the money.

[aaron_cg]

Sliding all the way, swing isn't bad, but sliding is my favorite.

[millertime89]

Sliding all the way, swing isn't bad, but sliding is my favorite.

This, makes everything easier IMO.

[sharthun]

Another vote for animal plastics. I have 3 t10's with my preference, swing doors.;)

[JWFugle]

i just order a monster cage from them. t70 i think, 96X36X24. takes a little longer than id like to make and ship it. but professional build vs rookie attempt seemed better option.

not to hijack but do you guys with the sliding have issues with substrate getting in the slider? i hate and will never use paper towel or newspaper just a pet pevee nothing against any who use it. just isnt for me.

[Teal]

I wish I lived only three hours from Animal Plastics! lol

i just order a monster cage from them. t70 i think, 96X36X24. takes a little longer than id like to make and ship it. but professional build vs rookie attempt seemed better option.

not to hijack but do you guys with the sliding have issues with substrate getting in the slider? i hate and will never use paper towel or newspaper just a pet pevee nothing against any who use it. just isnt for me.

Substrate gets into the sliders on my tanks, and I just use a can of compressed air to really clean it out every once in awhile (:

[Tsubaki]

I wish there was a company like this over here, it looks so nice! We have to build everything ourselves, or buy wooden ones. We did used to be able to purchase herptek enclosures.. But those are no longer for sale here either..

[millertime89]

Substrate gets into the sliders on my tanks, and I just use a can of compressed air to really clean it out every once in awhile (:

This or a quick hit with the vacuum cleaner. I pull the glass out periodically and completely clean the tracks as well.