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Oleman
02-12-16, 06:41 AM
I am looking at building an enclosure for a new addition. Likely to be a BCC.
If I build it out of 3/4" maple or birch plywood. Would it be strong enough?
It would have sliding doors as well. Cage would be 72x24x24.
I could use 2x4 bracing length wise too.
I seen plans online called.EZ cage plans or something along those lines.
I've built before when I had a burmese. If need be I woukd build that again.
Jim Smith
02-12-16, 07:45 AM
3/4 inch plywood should be plenty strong enough, especially if you use Gorilla glue on the joints along with screws. Others here can give you more feedback on the doors which are not too difficult to install, but I'm not sure what thickness/type of glass you need. You might be able to find some used PVC insulated windows and install them sideways for your doors. Just a thought...
REM955
02-12-16, 07:53 AM
EZ Cage Prints? If so, the owner of the site is a member of this forum.
eminart
02-12-16, 09:01 AM
3/4" maple. All joints glued and screwed. 2x2" support frame under the bottom half. It's holding a few hundred pounds of bioactive soil.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/eminart/Herps/Indigo/DSC_0002_zps8bd4kkvn.jpg
Minkness
02-12-16, 10:40 AM
Oh wow Em!

Is that where Loki is? What are the dimensions of the enclosure?
eminart
02-12-16, 12:13 PM
Oh wow Em!

Is that where Loki is? What are the dimensions of the enclosure?

Yes, that's Loki's home. It's 6'x2'x4'. The height is an rough estimate. Some of it is for his tub underneath and storage.

More details here: http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/natural-vivaria-plant-forum/109827-loki-s-new-home.html
Minkness
02-12-16, 12:56 PM
Oh wow!!! That tub idea is great! I may try that idea in the future as I bet that would make a GREAT humid hide!
Oleman
02-12-16, 06:23 PM
That is great looking. It is one of my options.I have had burms that required reinforced cages,so I wasn't sure if the boa would be the same" mentality" so to speak. Looks like a very simple yet effective design. It will be ressessed into the wall so only the front would need to be trimmed out.
pet_snake_78
02-13-16, 12:35 PM
Oleman, I have used the EZ print designs from McCarthy boas and they work great. It's pretty much idiot proof as long as you can saw straight just follow the directions. I think you'll be pretty happy.