First python enclosure finished - PICS

[kidfixer]

OK, here it is...

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg24/scaled.php?server=24&filename=20111207202936.jpg&res=medium

Not bad for a shoestring budget project.


Purchased this buffet cabinet its resting on for $30...gotta LOVE Craigslist!!

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg819/scaled.php?server=819&filename=20111203200154.jpg&res=medium



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Now the project (in case anyone cares)

Started with this 135 Gallon aquarium...got it for $50 because it leaked.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg341/scaled.php?server=341&filename=20111118084329.jpg&res=medium



Had two 1/4" Lexan 18x20 panels cut for doors

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg854/scaled.php?server=854&filename=20111124002942.jpg&res=medium


Gorilla glued 1/4" plywood under lip of frame to make it flush, then glued 1/2" pine over it to attach hinges to tank.



Installed cabinet locks and 3" aluminum intakes vents in the doors.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg213/scaled.php?server=213&filename=cagevent2.jpg&res=medium

Stained the wood, then attached hinges and used 1/4" bolts to attach doors.

[infernalis]

I am for one very impressed.. That looks great.

[Jenn_06]

very smart, i have a 55gl i might need to use your idea on it.

[bighillreptiles]

looks great may want to put in a micro computer fan just to help with the airflow other than that looks great

[lady_bug87]

sweet idea...

[alessia55]

Looks nice. Lets see your snake too :yes:

[Terranaut]

Looks great. I have something similar planned for a 90gallon. 1 question. Are the lights just sitting on the glass? If so I know the glass won't melt but won't the light without anywhere for the heat to go? If this practice is actualy ok to do I might rethink what I was going to do.
I have to agree... Lets see the resident in it ;)

[millertime89]

looks good, nice work.

[lady_bug87]

Looks great. I have something similar planned for a 90gallon. 1 question. Are the lights just sitting on the glass? If so I know the glass won't melt but won't the light without anywhere for the heat to go? If this practice is actualy ok to do I might rethink what I was going to do.
I have to agree... Lets see the resident in it ;)


that was my question too

[kidfixer]

Four holes (2 each side) for the aqua pump were left in the tank and utilized as ventilation.

BEFORE:

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg696/scaled.php?server=696&filename=20111127145148.jpg&res=medium

AFTER:

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg809/scaled.php?server=809&filename=20111204231128.jpg&res=medium

I used Gorilla Tape to adhere the aluminum screen material to the glass, then covered with a 5' x 3' Bamboo Forest vinyl wall mural I found on eBay (cut down to fit) using 3M Super 77 adhesive spray.



Again, using the Gorilla Glue, I glued two 1/2" pine boards to the ceiling glass and mounted the Pro-Products Pro Heat 12x24 radiant panel with 1-3/4" #10 zinc screws.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg15/scaled.php?server=15&filename=20111204210028.jpg&res=medium



Temp is controlled using a Spyder Robotics thermostat (90° day / 80° night)

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg221/scaled.php?server=221&filename=20111207202512.jpg&res=medium




And finally, a pic of my girl exploring her new habitat

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg69/scaled.php?server=69&filename=20111207211448.jpg&res=medium
I will be replacing the two water dishes with a single larger one very soon.



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Thanks for looking,

[kidfixer]

Looks great. I have something similar planned for a 90gallon. 1 question. Are the lights just sitting on the glass? If so I know the glass won't melt but won't the light without anywhere for the heat to go? If this practice is actualy ok to do I might rethink what I was going to do.
I have to agree... Lets see the resident in it ;)


DO NOT let the lights set on the glass like that!! I only did that to take the pics and then immediately removed them. Left on there, the heat will build up and expand the aquarium glass and..." CRACK " -no more nice clear window.

[EasternGirl]

That is a sweet enclosure...amazing project. I wish I could build stuff like that. She looks happy in there. Nice work!

[SSSSnakes]

DO NOT let the lights set on the glass like that!! I only did that to take the pics and then immediately removed them. Left on there, the heat will build up and expand the aquarium glass and..." CRACK " -no more nice clear window.
Agreed. I had the same thing happen to me.

[millertime89]

even your tank is happy :P
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg809/scaled.php?server=809&filename=20111204231128.jpg&res=medium

[kidfixer]

even your tank is happy :P


LOL....I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out.