View Full Version : Does anyone know about acrylic enclosures?
I'm looking for a bigger enclosure for when my snake outgrows her current one and while searching on kingsnake i found this site that makes and sells acrylic cages. I'm just curious because i've never seen these before.
infernalis
12-18-11, 10:15 PM
how about a link?? ;)
how about a link?? ;)
SCREEN REPTILE CAGES, CHAMELEON CAGES, GECKO CAGE, REPTILE ENCLOSURES AND LIGHTS,LIGHTING (http://diycages.com/20901/26464.html)
BlindOne
12-18-11, 10:43 PM
I build acrylic cages of my own design for my tarantula's. My cost, including materials, laser cutting, and lock are around $40/cage. What price are they asking?
alessia55
12-18-11, 10:43 PM
Some snakes feels unsafe/insecure if they're exposed like that with all sides of the enclosure transparent. Most do better if you cover 2 or 3 of the sides of their enclosures, so IDK about getting an all transparent cage. Just something to put out there... :)
yea i didnt think it would be something i would want to get it was just an interesting thing to see because, well, i havent seen them before lol.
and if i remember correctly the cheapest one i saw was $65 including shipping if i read it right.
KORBIN5895
12-18-11, 11:23 PM
Avoid their products like the plague. The acrylics are too small for most snakes and the other cages are all screen.
infernalis
12-18-11, 11:23 PM
They are sharp looking though.
They LOOK nice but yea i really wasn't interested in them in the first place
KORBIN5895
12-18-11, 11:26 PM
Yeah but $65+ shipping for an 8"x8"x12"?????
No no i meant like.. i guess the entire price INCLUDING the shipping fee is $65 but yea it is definitely too small even for my girl as she is now
KORBIN5895
12-18-11, 11:32 PM
Ahhhh! That makes it better. I thought the website said plus shipping.
no lol that would be WAY ridiculous
KORBIN5895
12-18-11, 11:41 PM
My thoughts exactly!
what kind of an inclosure would you suggest? i'm not sure how fast snakes grow in general, all i know is mine is 4 months old and is mayyybeeee 2'? not sure haha
KORBIN5895
12-19-11, 08:02 AM
All of my snakes are in my living room so I use a 4'x2'x18" , a 55 gallon, 20 gallon and a entertainment center that's been converted. The tanks are all glass.
SnakeyJay
12-19-11, 11:21 AM
For a Brb I'd recommend a 4ft x 18" x 18" for an adult female... Maybe a 3 for a male but I like to give the extra bit of room if I can... And either wooden or plastic (not transparent) as they hold heat/humidity better than glass vivs, plus the added security for the snake by being "hidden".
millertime89
12-19-11, 02:02 PM
you don't really need anything that big for your BRB right now. 30"x12x12 is gonna be sufficient for a while. Until its 3ft long or so anyways, and it'll be a few months at least before it gets that long.
For a Brb I'd recommend a 4ft x 18" x 18" for an adult female... Maybe a 3 for a male but I like to give the extra bit of room if I can... And either wooden or plastic (not transparent) as they hold heat/humidity better than glass vivs, plus the added security for the snake by being "hidden".
Wooden works? i think i read somewhere that wooden enclosures weren't good for BRB'S mainly because the humidity messes them up or something along those lines
millertime89
12-19-11, 02:26 PM
as long as they're sealed so the water can't seep into the wood you won't have a problem
oh duh haha I've actually been looking in to maybe getting a wooden one for her, but i can't seem to find the kind I'm looking for. so far I've only been able to find the kinds with a wooden frame
millertime89
12-19-11, 03:21 PM
full wooden enclosures are probably gonna be pretty difficult to find, your best bet is to find a carpenter local and talk to them about making you one.
marvelfreak
12-19-11, 03:34 PM
The acrylic cages on their site are for displaying animals at reptile shows. Not meant for housing. For housing something like Boaphile, Animal Plastic, Reptile Rack or Boamaster all have some really nice cages. they are made of PVC plastic so they hold humidity real great.
SnakeyJay
12-19-11, 04:34 PM
Wooden works? i think i read somewhere that wooden enclosures weren't good for BRB'S mainly because the humidity messes them up or something along those lines
Wood does work very well. As long as its sealed it won't warp the wood... Ideally a boaphile is what I'd like for my sasha, however my funds won't allow that at the moment.
yea that's my issue right now too is that i just can't afford the really expensive enclosures
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