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Snakefood
10-31-12, 09:48 PM
is it better to put the vent holes at each end (sides of enclosure) or two at the back, or does it really matter??:wacky:

this enclosure will be 2 enclosures, stacked, with a heat pad under a vinyl? tile floor and plexi-glass front (if it matters)
DeesBalls
10-31-12, 10:12 PM
I put one on each side and 2 on the back.
Snakefood
10-31-12, 11:03 PM
and what diameter do you use??
DeesBalls
10-31-12, 11:16 PM
2 inches.... my cages are 36''x18''x12'' and i do 4 total vents.
Snakefood
10-31-12, 11:19 PM
ok those dimensions are close to the enclosures I'm making up, so I'll go with that. Thanks
DeesBalls
10-31-12, 11:19 PM
no prob... make sure to post some pics.
Snakefood
10-31-12, 11:32 PM
I will, don't plan on them being completed till closer to the end of November though!!
mykee
11-01-12, 07:21 AM
The number and diameter of holes you put in your bins will be unique to YOUR environement. You cant take someone elses advice on this; no two houses are the same; different airflow, temps, humidity, barometric pressure, etc.
Snakefood
11-01-12, 09:03 AM
ok, that makes sense, so what start with 2 holes and go from there??
Gungirl
11-01-12, 09:06 AM
When I built my GTP's cage I was worried about having to much or not enough vents. I did 4 to start. I cut them and bought vents that I could add caps to in case I wanted to seal some off. I figured better to have to many rather than have to put my snake in another viv and cut more. I did leave all 4 vents for the spring and summer but now the fall and winter I have capped off 2 holes. I think this is a great way to go...
Snakefood
11-01-12, 09:07 AM
Awesome idea gungirl!!!
DeesBalls
11-01-12, 09:10 AM
I would agree with gungirl... its easier to cap some holes off, rather than add holes once the snake is inside the enclosure...
Snakefood
11-01-12, 09:12 AM
definately, the vents I was looking at didn't have caps, but I am sure I'll find those, just have to go to the bigger hardware/building stores out of town!
DeesBalls
11-01-12, 09:14 AM
I'm sure Lowes or Home Depot will have something you can use.
Snakefood
11-01-12, 09:16 AM
we dont have lowes (we have Rona!), but we have a home depot in Abbotsford, I'll check it out.
DeesBalls
11-01-12, 09:20 AM
Oops, i didn't see you were in Canada... :P