Building about 8 cages [Archive] - sSNAKESs : Reptile Forum

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 09:30 AM

okay, so i am leaving in 10 min. to go get some melamine and make enclosures...all pics and questions will go here.

i am building 8 cages that will measure 3x1x16 (3 ft long, 1 foot tall, and 16 inches deep) and i was just wondering if the 1ft high will be okay, there will be NO HEAT BULB, as i will be heating cage with UTH, or flexwatt (like gun girl i believe) i figure that the 3x1x16 cages are bigger than 41qt tubs, so it should be okay..

any way, i will be posting pics of everything... and all 8 cages, since i may change sum stuff up here and there... :)

pics will start later today :)

Norm66

12-26-11, 09:32 AM

Cool project. Can't wait to see pics.

infernalis

12-26-11, 09:35 AM

I will be watching too....

Gungirl

12-26-11, 09:48 AM

Sounds like a fun time...

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 10:31 AM

Hope some one can answer in like 3 min.... Would 1 foot deep be okay, instead of 16''??? These will be for corner, bp and kingsnakes?...

Gungirl

12-26-11, 10:34 AM

I tend to think 1 foot will be a bit narrow.. then again if you where only going to do 16" then you are only making it 4" narrower. Not a huge difference. If anything I would go larger than 16" not smaller.. IMO

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 12:52 PM

i went with 16'' wide :)

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 01:09 PM

so here are some pics!

just the stuff i went and got today!

enough melamine to make 2 cages, and left over melamine for the sides of the 3rd cage, i will only be making 4 due to the fact my king and 3rd corn are still babies, so they dont need a big cage..

any way pics :
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0023.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0022.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0021.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0020.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0019.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0024.jpg

i will start assembling tomorrow :) gotta go to work now though :)

Gungirl

12-26-11, 01:15 PM

Glad to see you went with the 16" I really think once you get it all put together you will be happier with that to.

infernalis

12-26-11, 01:24 PM

can I borrow your staple gun?

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 01:42 PM

Glad to see you went with the 16" I really think once you get it all put together you will be happier with that to.

yea, i think it will be better, not only for more room, but since ill be stacking 5-6 cages, it will provide more study of an area....

can I borrow your staple gun?

sure! lol, ill send it on over to NY!

infernalis

12-26-11, 02:01 PM

Better not, my son will lose it, just like he did mine, and my quick square, my wrenches... gotta love kids.

Gungirl

12-26-11, 02:02 PM

Ohh I get so upset when my tools go missing. I can have the shop a complete mess and you bet your butt I know where every single tool is.... well until the hubby moves things:hmm:

Quack

12-26-11, 02:17 PM

Better not, my son will lose it, just like he did mine, and my quick square, my wrenches... gotta love kids.

I must be the only kid who puts his dad's tools back then lol

DeesBalls

12-26-11, 10:52 PM

lol, well no kids for me, so i wouldnt know what that is like :)

any way, doing to do some tinkering tonight, post pics later..

DeesBalls

12-27-11, 12:25 PM

MORE PICS!!!!!!

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0038.jpg

Sort of how the heat tape is going to be :)
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0041.jpg

The light... i put it in backwards :(:( but still works fine!
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0043.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0044.jpg

this is the 1st cage i started. i just got done sealing the corners and edges, but i did leave a small gap for the flexwatt to slide through... it is going to sit and let the sylicone dry

putting the doors on tomorrow, i just need to grab some 3'x2'' piece of wood:)

DeesBalls

12-27-11, 12:27 PM

these should be 1st.. oops

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0032.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0033.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0034.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0036.jpg

more to come tomorrow/tonigh after work!

DeesBalls

12-29-11, 02:18 PM

got some more work done today..

got the aluminum door tracks cut and put in place, and got the flexwatt cover started

i am going to put plexi over the flexwatt and i used pop cycle stick type of things and put around the flexwatt, and the plexi will be over it... so it is no directly on the flexwatt.

pics:
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0045.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0046.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0047.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0049.jpg

more to come later!

knox

12-29-11, 03:33 PM

I love a good build thread!

Gungirl

12-29-11, 03:34 PM

Looking like its coming together good for you. Make sure you seal all joints and the flexwatt you don't want it getting any water or moisture on it.

DeesBalls

12-29-11, 09:53 PM

I love a good build thread!

well, stay subscribed to this, there will be plenty!!!!

Looking like its coming together good for you. Make sure you seal all joints and the flexwatt you don't want it getting any water or moisture on it.

I will... i think i am going to take some sylicone and put on top of the little wooden pieces and around it, then place the plexi on top to "glue" it on.. the flexwatt will slide right out back when i need to replace, and the best part is, i have it so all the wiring is OUTSIDE of the cage!!!

more to come tomorrow

Gungirl

12-30-11, 08:26 AM

Yeah That's how we did ours. It's the safest way to do it IMO.

DeesBalls

12-30-11, 11:22 PM

you know Gungirl... after looking it over.. i really feel the same way, i am SURE some one will disagree, but that is their choice.. but with the wiring outside of the cage, in the back, i really think it will be safe.

any way, more pics, got the doors on, and the plexi "Floor" in..
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0050.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0051.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0052.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0053.jpg

pretty much all finished, tomorrow b4 work, i will put more sealing around some edges, and some touch up paining... being NYE, i prolly wont do anything else on it till new years day.

the tape was on just to hold stuff in place, while i glued/drilled... and the protective covering is still on the doors:)

DeesBalls

01-01-12, 12:59 PM

got the cage upstairs.. going to make my rheostat, just until i get my thermostat.

got more wood to make 4 total cages, thats all i NEED right now, my king snake is still a wee baby, she doesnt need a big cage yet, and my rtb, not sure what i will be making for him.

SpOoKy

01-03-12, 04:23 PM

Look very similar to my cages I have. Sorry crap pic I took it at night. I need to make a few more for my little guys that are growing up.

DeesBalls

01-04-12, 12:12 AM

Very nice looking cages, what do you use as handles?

SpOoKy

01-06-12, 03:40 PM

If you look in the bottom corner of the glass you can see little beveled? squares stuck right onto the glass

DeesBalls

01-07-12, 01:49 AM

If you look in the bottom corner of the glass you can see little beveled? squares stuck right onto the glass

where do you get those at?

marvelfreak

01-07-12, 07:36 AM

They are looking good.

DeesBalls

01-07-12, 10:41 AM

Thanks marvel, i have another one, i need to post a few pics, but it looks exactly the same lol. though i did mess up a cut, so the back top is about 1-2 inches of silicone painted white... lol but its the back, and no one will see :P

DeesBalls

01-07-12, 10:45 AM

Here is Eleanore enjoying her new cage :)

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0054.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0057.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0065.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/IMAG0059.jpg

CK SandBoas

01-07-12, 10:48 AM

SpOoKy

01-07-12, 10:59 AM

where do you get those at?

I have no idea, I found a bunch of them hanging around the house for some reason. sorry

DeesBalls

01-07-12, 12:51 PM

Great looking cage!

And the snake's not too shabby either:D

Thanks!!!

i really think there is something besides "normal" in her hopfully i can breed her out and see... and hopfully she is a she... lol

I have no idea, I found a bunch of them hanging around the house for some reason. sorry

all good, thanks any ways, i think i am going to use little cubboard knobs.