worth the money?

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 10:59 AM

OK so as i have mentioned by the end of the summer i want a bit more official reptile setup than just a bunch of tanks floating around.

one of the things i was planning was stacking my big snake tanks (three 4x2x1.5 tanks) im either going to build it myself or invest in something, i found a guy selling these:

they are pre-made to stack on each other and solid, but for three i would be looking at $900 plus heat tape or lamps or something to warm them with.

I feel like i could definitely save money by making my own, but would it be worth the headache?

Jendee · 03-02-13, 11:10 AM

I have most my adult animals in these. Ive liked them they are a pain to clean but its whatevs lol they look nice, and professional. here they are $200 each shipped $900 for 3 seems a bit expensive to me...

KORBIN5895 · 03-02-13, 12:06 PM

I think its a decent price for up here. I would put radiant heat panels in.

As for an enclosure build I put mine together for about $200 ( I salvaged some stuff). It is 4'x2'x4' so building one would be way cheaper.

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

I think its a decent price for up here. I would put radiant heat panels in.

As for an enclosure build I put mine together for about $200 ( I salvaged some stuff). It is 4'x2'x4' so building one would be way cheaper.

$200 for one? because im looking to make 3 of them

KORBIN5895 · 03-02-13, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravelanche

$200 for one? because im looking to make 3 of them

If you notice the size my enclosure is 4'x2'x2'. It is divided into two 2'x2'x4' enclosures. So in essence each enclosure cost me $100 and it looks way better than PVC.

Terranaut · 03-02-13, 01:13 PM

I didn't pay $900 for mine. Ask for a deal.
Great cages imho.

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 01:18 PM

wow, thats exactly what i want, am going to get 3 long though, one for my ball, one for my boa and one for a mexican black kingsnake.

im thinking i might just save up and grab em at the breeders expo in september, i should be able to get a good deal then. if i dont get bored and just build em myself

**Aaron_S** · 03-02-13, 01:28 PM

Who has these? Who were they made by?

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 01:40 PM

not sure if you are talking to me or terranaut but mine i found on kijiji from a manufacturer, they dont have a store of their own and just provide them to other stores like big al's

ENORMOUS CLEARANCE SALE ON PVC CAGES FOR BALL PYTHON / REPTILES - Peterborough Pet Accessories - Kijiji Peterborough Canada.

they seem to be having a clearance sale and they have GTA distributors you might be able to pick some up cheap

**Aaron_S** · 03-02-13, 01:43 PM

I'd start googling their company name and see how they rate.

Terranaut · 03-02-13, 05:02 PM

These are made in Toronto by Powerhouse Displays.
They are nice and not too expensive.
I am about to go into the enclosure buisness as well but I plan to build only very high end stuff...which will also have higher prices but you trulyget what you pay for.
If you talk to Kevin at their booth they always have at the reptile expos in Southern Ontario and ask for a better price than on thier website he will bend a bit.

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 05:04 PM

hah yeah, same guy i've been talking to

Terranaut · 03-02-13, 09:17 PM

They are also members here.

stephanbakir · 03-02-13, 09:23 PM

I currently use powerhouse cages, the pvc stains a little, I'll take a pic tomorrow (retic pee is powerful stuff) and unless you support them they bow.
That being said, they are incredibly light. Not overly strong but they will be fine for animals that can't reach 2 opposite sides and flex.
There is no hole in the cage that will fit your probe from the thermostat so you will need to drill one, be gentle so you don't crack the pvc (I didn't have issues and I don't expect anyone would unless they got crazy) same goes for wires for lighting etc.

Gravelanche · 03-02-13, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stephanbakir

I currently use powerhouse cages, the pvc stains a little, I'll take a pic tomorrow (retic pee is powerful stuff) and unless you support them they bow.
That being said, they are incredibly light. Not overly strong but they will be fine for animals that can't reach 2 opposite sides and flex.
There is no hole in the cage that will fit your probe from the thermostat so you will need to drill one, be gentle so you don't crack the pvc (I didn't have issues and I don't expect anyone would unless they got crazy) same goes for wires for lighting etc.

awesome, im not afraid of a little drill work, and they wont be holding anything larger than a ball or kingsnake. i have no interest in owning a burmese, awesome animals, but im not willing to take the risk, even though i know it's infantesimaly small. Also my mother would never visit again.