Birthday present :)

snakekid6996 · 08-27-13, 01:59 PM

My birthday is coming up next month and my mom and step dad got my an early birthday present. It's a 125 gallon aquarium with a stand for me to use as a snake enclosure. It has a custom glass top to help hold humidity in and 6 holes drilled in the back (about 1"-2") that I'm going to put circle vents in for air flow. My grandpa is going to build me a custom top to hide all the lights and wires on top and my mom is giving me another extra 100$ to spend on whatever else I need or want to put in the tank (plants, new hides, new water dishes, bedding, background, new uth, etc.) I'll keep You guys updated as I start setting it up

marvelfreak · 08-27-13, 02:07 PM

Very nice and room cage.

pdomensis · 08-27-13, 02:09 PM

looks like someone put some good work into it already. happy bday.

snakekid6996 · 08-27-13, 03:25 PM

Thank You

and it was a fresh water tank for cichlids I believe.

smy_749 · 08-28-13, 10:41 AM

Sweet, keep us posted

drumcrush · 08-28-13, 11:36 AM

That's awesome, I need to get me a big enclosure like that, I wouldn't know what to put in it though haha, maybe a carpet python

franks · 08-28-13, 12:53 PM

Happy Bday!!

Theweinz · 08-28-13, 07:06 PM

Very cool AND very nice mom and stepdad! Way to go.

Doug 351 · 08-29-13, 11:59 AM

Happy birthday and remember this when you think mom and sdad are being unfair on whatever.
EDIT:I just noticed something: could the proximity of that lawnmower to the enclosure have any significance? LOL.

snakekid6996 · 09-05-13, 02:14 PM

My grandpa brought the top over today. All it needs is stained, sealed, and a handle...

(probably gunna put a smaller wood bar across the empty space in the back, so I can put heat lamp clamps on to hold the heat lamps above the glass)

Mikoh4792 · 09-05-13, 02:19 PM

Your grandfather is awesome. And so is the top.

snakekid6996 · 09-05-13, 02:28 PM

yes, yes he is

lol, and he made my moms 125 saltwater tank a top too that looks AMAZING

snakekid6996 · 09-28-13, 11:02 PM

Got some more stuff for the tank. I started staining the top and bought a handle for it. My grandpa built me a bottom support to raise the tank a few inches from the stand for a uti. I also started ordering my new equipment. I've ordered a 11X17 uti, a thermostat, and a temp gun. I got the thermostat and temp gun today so I'm just waiting for the uti. I still need to find some vents to order for the holes drilled in the tank then I should have everything. I just need to plug the holes, clean the tank, make a spot in my room, finish staining, and set everything up then he should be ready to go in

snakekid6996 · 09-28-13, 11:03 PM

Starbuck · 09-29-13, 06:08 AM

it is really great to see someone taking the advice of the knowledgeable people on this forum, and who is obviously putting a lot of time, money, and energy into setting up for their new animal.
I wish i would have been as prepared as you when i started getting into herps. Thanks, sincerely