View Full Version : Does size matter for a retic?
So I just bought a cage that is 8x3.5x2.5 for $20. Epic deal. Now, someone said because it's so big, it may make Pajamas start rubbing and make him insecure...Plausible? Load of hooey? I plan on putting 2 flip up hides in there and some silk plants to give it some cover while he's still smaller...but i want to know if i should just divide it off at 6 ft and use the extra 2 ft as storage.
KORBIN5895
11-14-12, 01:22 AM
Of course size matters!..... wait wrong topic.
the baPhoon
11-14-12, 02:41 AM
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SnakeyJay
11-14-12, 04:23 AM
of course size matters!..... Wait wrong topic.
lmfao :d......
Gungirl
11-14-12, 04:55 AM
I wouldn't divide it up at all. Give him the full space.
Lankyrob
11-14-12, 05:10 AM
Every snake i own bar my GTP went straight into an "adult" size viv, just provide "secure" areas where they can hide and they seem to do fine.
Iirc in the wild they tend to not have nursery areas ;)
Snakeman8
11-14-12, 05:15 AM
well duh, size matters.
Will0W783
11-14-12, 09:42 AM
Reticulated pythons are very active snakes, and generally the more space you can give them (within reason), the happier they are. Just make sure you give lots of hides. You don't want to give a tiny hatchling an 8-foot cage right away, but a 5-6 footer would probably be fine moved into the adult cage.
How large is Pajamas?
Slcburm
11-14-12, 10:52 AM
I think thats the perfect size for the snake. Add a hide if you need but it will be fine
Relentless
11-14-12, 11:10 AM
Give him the full space! He'll probably love it!
I believe Pajamas is 5+ feet?
WHERE did you find that cage for $20, might I ask?!
Pajamas is pushing 7 ft right now =3 thanks for all the mature answers =P I got it from a guy who bought a storage unit, and this was inside...he's not a snake fan, but knew there was someone out there who could get use out of it, so he put it on ksl =3
millertime89
11-14-12, 03:40 PM
at 7 feet he should be just fine in that size of a cage. I wouldn't have passed up that deal either!
TaylorWalker
11-14-12, 03:48 PM
What is ksl?
ksl is like craigslist for utah and idaho =3 it's in good shape...but needs some work and modifications ^-^ it's going to go in the living room now (cause it doesn't fit anywhere else xD), so we'll have a nice display with silk plants, branches and of course, him ^-^
Okay, so here's pics of the monster! it needs to be cleaned, sanded, stained, sealed, and some other personal modifications. The food door is going to have two hinges instead of the one, and i have to make sure the screws don't poke through. going to either put vents in the two holes, or seal those up and put my vents on back (opinions?).
anyways. here it is!
(those cords are heat rocks, which will promptly be thrown away, along with the dish unless someone here wants it)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/BuriedMyselfAlive333/IMAG0253-1.jpg
This is the feeding door and random holes.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/BuriedMyselfAlive333/IMAG0252-1.jpg
Good size shot
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/BuriedMyselfAlive333/IMAG0251-1.jpg
brylecc1989
11-14-12, 09:14 PM
Wow that was a steal!
eww. just spent an hour cleaning the monster out. For some reason, the people who made this didn't seal the bottom (or frame it, for that matter). So sanding that is going to be NASTY. I was curious about using this rubber coating stuff...it's heat resistant, and fumes are gone after airing out. They use this stuff for barbeques, so if it's safe to eat what is cooked on it, shouldn't it be safe for a snake? gonna go grab some 2x4's to frame the bottom of it. Might even get an extra 8ft piece of plywood to give it some more hold (they used 1/4 inch all around). this project is gonna be fuuun.
millertime89
11-15-12, 09:58 PM
use aquarium sealant, its definitely animal-safe.
use aquarium sealant, its definitely animal-safe.
I'm using the GE 100% silicone II to seal the cracks, i'm just talking about for the entire bottom. If it's not okay, i may just replace that entire piece...cause yuck. xP (it's more of an eyesore than anything, but still)
Theweinz
11-15-12, 11:07 PM
What a great deal! Looks like a beautiful cage. Congrats!
JW
What a great deal! Looks like a beautiful cage. Congrats!
JW
hehe, it'll be beautiful when I'm done with it, that's for sure ;D right now...it reminds me of an unfinished basement xD
Rogue628
11-16-12, 12:25 AM
That enclosure is a steal and has lots of potential! Of course, some work needs to be done to it, but the base is there!
Wyldrose
11-16-12, 12:35 AM
Mini wax polycrylic is a safe sealer, thats what I have used in my home made viv's.
Awesome deal on the Viv!
I got a 4'x3' glass display case for $30 at Goodwill and my bearded dragons live in it. Some times it helps to look around :)
for real! it was amazing, cause usually the vivs on ksl and craigslist are wayyyy too small. this one is huge, but gives him room to grow, and me artistic liberty to give him cover =3
Gungirl
11-16-12, 05:29 AM
You can use this Famowood.. Once it is dried and aired out for a few days it acts just like Glass. 100% water proof and will seal any small cracks and gaps. I used this on the bottom of all my vivs.
Amazon.com: Famowood 5050080 Glaze Coat Epoxy Clear Adhesive Kit, Clear: Arts, Crafts & Sewing (http://www.amazon.com/Famowood-5050080-Glaze-Epoxy-Adhesive/dp/B000M2UKM4/ref=sr_1_2?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1353065271&sr=1-2&keywords=famowood+glaze+coat)
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