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01-22-14, 03:45 PM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
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Originally Posted by LarryS
I don't actually own any cages, but yes Boaphile uses 1/4" pvcx
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 1/4" for an 8' cage?! I could see using 1/2" with multiple braces but wow.
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01-22-14, 11:03 PM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
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Originally Posted by kelzerman
Anyone here own a boaphile if so is it an expanded foam pvc?
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I own a whole stack of them. Yes they are expanded PVC. Mine are a lot newer than the one pictured, but they have held up very well.
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01-22-14, 01:35 PM
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Morelia Enjoyus Maximus
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
The pic of the split corner was shown on here a while ago by another member askng how to repair that. Strange
As far as the cage too big thing....I also agree there is no such thing.
The above ball python example is perfect. So you almost doubled the area but used the same amount of stuff inside. Same hides and same water bowl. You should have added a hide or fake plants. It isn't the viv size that matters but the amount of wide open space that can be too much for a snake.
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01-22-14, 03:05 PM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
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Originally Posted by Terranaut
The pic of the split corner was shown on here a while ago by another member askng how to repair that. Strange
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That was me, this is an old thread.
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01-22-14, 03:31 PM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
I think an 8' x 2' is great. Retics enjoy moving around and will be very active if given the room. In my opinion, most people who keep giant pythons do not provide them with enough space. It's very difficult to provide a 14'+ snake with a cage large enough to allow them to stretch-you'd need a whole room.
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01-23-14, 02:46 AM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
In my limited knowledge I would put the retic into the bigger viv. I put my girl into a 6x2x2 with plenty of cover and she showed no signs of stress 
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01-23-14, 07:23 AM
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
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Originally Posted by mclund
I own a whole stack of them. Yes they are expanded PVC. Mine are a lot newer than the one pictured, but they have held up very well.
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This one looks like it was not only heated, but it looks like there was a great amount of stress in that location. Properly engineered that shouldn't be an issue...
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Originally Posted by mclund
PVC solvent once cured has no smell at all. It is commonly used in bonding the PVC cages together.
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^^^He is correct my friend.
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01-23-14, 07:37 AM
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Morelia Enjoyus Maximus
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Re: Do you guys think an 8'x2' cage is to big for an 8' retic?
This was from November and the OP has stated he is not getting this.
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