Building my own cage

[tj2014]

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to build my own cage for my snake at this time I have only one but planning to get 3 to 5 more when I build me cage.
Anyone got some idea's or suggestions how to do this

[Kron]

Welcome, I'm new to all this myself but you could search for rack style setups on here if your eventually looking at multiple snakes. These people are very knowledgeable and nice, I'm sure someone will respond with further advice

[sharthun]

Hey and welcome! What kind of snake do you have and plan to acquire?

[tj2014]

I have one corn snake for now

[pdomensis]

How elaborate or nice do you plan to build? There are lots of ways to go about it.

[tj2014]

as nice as possible with sliding glass doors and with the basking and heat lamp inside the cage

[natsirtremraf]

as nice as possible with sliding glass doors and with the basking and heat lamp inside the cage

I would just add to this comment that you should make sure to build a wire frame/cage around any heat lamps you put inside the cage to prevent any accidental burns from occurring.

This is what I built for my boas:
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-enclosure-discussion/104015-diy-wooden-enclosure-48-x24-x18.html

[tj2014]

looks really nice
what kind a lamp did you used for you basking and heat lamp

[David VB]

https://www.facebook.com/david.vanberlo/media_set?set=a.10201266166883097.1073741828.14397 24417&type=3

Check out some of my pics on my builds :) (i think you should be able to see them, let me know if not)

[tj2014]

it looks really ty for the link

[natsirtremraf]

looks really nice
what kind a lamp did you used for you basking and heat lamp

I am only using a Radiant heat panel for the moment. Planning to add some water/moistureproof led lights for some internal lighting.

The Radiant heat panels don't really get hot enough to burn so they are safe to use in the cage. ;)

[tj2014]

ok thank you for the info and where can I buy this lights and how many Watt I should get for the snake do I need a basking lamp and heat lamp too

[natsirtremraf]

I'm not exactly sure the care for a corn snake. But I think you would be fine with just a heat panel. Maybe a heat mat, I don't use one with my cage, some other people do.

The wattage of the heat panel depends on the size of the cage. You will need a thermostat to make sure you keep the right temperatures as well.

I bought my heart panels from here: RBI Radiant Heat Panels (http://www.reptilebasics.com/rbi-radiant-heat-panels)

[sharthun]

I'm not exactly sure the care for a corn snake. But I think you would be fine with just a heat panel. Maybe a heat mat, I don't use one with my cage, some other people do.

The wattage of the heat panel depends on the size of the cage. You will need a thermostat to make sure you keep the right temperatures as well.

I bought my heart panels from here: RBI Radiant Heat Panels (http://www.reptilebasics.com/rbi-radiant-heat-panels)

+1 on the rbi RHP'S!!

[Tkevan]

You can be as elaborate as you feel. I put my lights outside.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/enclosure-reptile-room-showcase/105251-completed-new-enclosure.html