Anybody use these PVC cages?

**EL Ziggy** · 04-22-16, 09:44 AM

I have all AP cages now but was wondering if anybody has experience with pvccages.com . They look nice and the price of the 4x2x2 is pretty good.

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**Minkness** · 04-22-16, 10:41 AM

I was looking at those as well. I really want/need about 6 units that are 36x24x12 for my BPs and other snakes I'll be getting.

I would want them with the florecent lights and heat as well though, so I'm looking at about $300 PER unit before shipping. I may still look at building my own at some point lol.

trailblazer295 · 04-22-16, 10:51 AM

Holy crap $120-200 shipping to Canada. Won't be buying from there lol

jpsteele80 · 04-22-16, 10:53 AM

My GTP is in one of those cages, she does great in it. For the cage the perches and an RHP plus shipping added for 300, can't complain.

**EL Ziggy** · 04-22-16, 11:46 AM

This is the 4x2x2 I'm looking at. With the perches, led lighting, and (2) 40w RHP's it seems like a good deal. The AP cage would cost me about $100 more if I add the (2) RHP's and bought the perch kit seperately.

48w x 24t x 24d w/ Divider - Quick Assembly | Snake Cage and Reptile Cage at PVC Cages

jpsteele80 · 04-22-16, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ziggy

This is the 4x2x2 I'm looking at. With the perches, led lighting, and (2) 40w RHP's it seems like a good deal. The AP cage would cost me about $100 more if I add the (2) RHP's and bought the perch kit seperately.

48w x 24t x 24d w/ Divider - Quick Assembly | Snake Cage and Reptile Cage at PVC Cages

I will say this though, there cages are not as thick as an AP cage would be so if you want a real sturdy cage a would spend the extra 100 on an AP cage.

pet_snake_78 · 04-24-16, 06:08 AM

No experience here other than a cautionary note that there is a huge degree of variation in plastics strength depending on both the thickness and the type/density used. Make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

toddnbecka · 04-24-16, 10:01 PM

I'm looking at boamaster melamine, $140 for several different sizes of 4' cages, might be the best way to go all around.

LadySerpentina · 07-10-16, 09:39 PM

I've had one of their cages for 8 years now, and it's been great. Built very sturdy, it has moved with me several times.

Wykyd · 07-13-16, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by toddnbecka

I'm looking at boamaster melamine, $140 for several different sizes of 4' cages, might be the best way to go all around.

I've read both good and bad things about melamine. The one thing I do know is the material itself isn't the strongest. If you puncture or scratch the melamine coating, it won't take long at all to damage the wood depending on your humidity.

Jim Smith · 07-13-16, 09:37 PM

I urge you to take a look at the cages from Constrictors Northwest. Constrictors Northwest I've been using them for about 3 years now and couldn't be happier. Well made, super easy to assemble and they're made out of marine grade HDP which resists urate stains which many of the other PVC type cages are made from. Best of all, the price includes shipping! The price of the 48x23x14 is $270 shipped. The joints are all dovetailed so assembly is easy. It takes about 30 minutes to assemble a cage, 45 if you include adding lighting. Just a thought...

toddnbecka · 07-13-16, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wykyd

I've read both good and bad things about melamine. The one thing I do know is the material itself isn't the strongest. If you puncture or scratch the melamine coating, it won't take long at all to damage the wood depending on your humidity.

I've seen a fair number of smaller used Boamaster cages available at reptile shows, never any 4' though, and never anything within a reasonable driving distance.
I finally decided on AP cages, ordered 6 of the T10's with basking shelves in 3. Freight shipping was $116 less than FedEx, and with the T10's on sale for $195 it wasn't a bad deal all around.

Panntyman · 08-05-16, 03:22 PM

I have 3. 4+2+2. 1 of them is pvc made by cserpants and the other 2 are boaphile . Hands down pvc is the best material all around holds humidity very well and holds heat perfect don't get me wrong the boaphile there nice the only difference between pvc and plastic is that to hold heat and humidity pvc is the best

psychocircus · 08-06-16, 05:14 PM

I love my pvc cage! I have it for a green tree python though, so not sure on the bigger cages. I use AP cages for my bigger snakes, and they are great, as well.

I've read a lot of sketchy reviews from boamaster. I almost placed an order, but decided against it after further research.

**Andy_G** · 08-06-16, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by trailblazer295

Holy crap $120-200 shipping to Canada. Won't be buying from there lol

There are a few great pvc manufacturers up here already with excellent prices and products and at least 2 that I know will even do custom jobs. No sense in losing money on shipping and exchange rates buying from the US.

Melamine is cheap, heavy, will swell with moisture and humidity, and if the thin coating gets damaged on an inside surface then you'll have a rotten cage on your hands, so unless you're making it yourself...which you can for around 80-150 (size depending...probably less in the U.S.) a cage for all materials including sliding plexi or acrylic doors...I would advise against buying one plus having to pay shipping on top of that. If you're going to purchase a cage, go with pvc all the way.