Finally my ATB enclosure is done (Pic)

[BOA68]

Well this is the enclosure that i built for my new ATB. She will be here on Tuesday. Its 24"H, 22"W, 24"D. Someone on another forum suggested that he thinks the flourescent light is a bad idea. IDK why. Does anyone know why it might be a bad idea.

http://ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/6477IMGP0221.JPG

I'll post pics of her in it when she gets here on tuesday. I'm guessing she is gonna be pretty pissed after being shipped so she is gonna get 2 weeks to chill before i even try to see how her temperment is.

[dave68]

The cage looks great and if the plants are real I'd say the flourescent is a must, but because it looks exposed that could pose as an issue I would guess....other than that the cage looks nice and roomy and lots of elbows to perch in...again, good job! Allison

[BOA68]

The plant is real. So i do need a light of some sort. I am currently fitting the fixure for a mesh peice to put over the light. It won't be exposed when i put the snake in. Real plants look so much nicer and also help with the humidity and air quality i think they are a must in an aboreal's enclosure. Thanx for the compliments.

[SnakeyeZ]

That looks really good! ive been debating a style for my amazon, have been watching the forums looking, yours is a great idea!

Good stuff, look forward to seeing her when she arrives.

[eddiezahra]

where did u get the cylindrical (is that a word?) pieces of wood...i'd like to get some thicker ones for my custom cage aswell

[JonD]

Originally posted by eddiezahra
where did u get the cylindrical (is that a word?) pieces of wood...i'd like to get some thicker ones for my custom cage aswell They are called dowels and you can get them at Walmart/Canadian Tire/Home Depot/etc. in different diameters
;)

[JonD]

Oh and they are just wood:)

[DataRipper]

I wouldent use the light..and if i was i would use a 15w that isent
flourescent..but everyone thinks somthing different..

[BOA68]

Many people on different forums have said not to use the flourescent lighting. However many other people who i know to be very knowledgable on ATBs have said that it is fine and all the research that i have done has shown that there is no reason not to use them. Is there any basis or facts that you have as to why u shouldnt use a flourescent bulb.

I got the dowels from home depot and i sealed them with a sealant called Polycrylic. Its a water based polyurithane made by Minwax. This is so that they don't mold, because exposed wood will mold up quickly in high humidity conditions.

[eddiezahra]

are they expensive??

[BOA68]

the dowels?? If thats wut u mean, they are between 2-5$ each depending on thickness. They were all precut 4ft lengths. So no they r not expensive actually very cheap. And the polycrylic to seal them was like 7$ or 8$.