Would this Convert into an Enclosure?

[Beaglegod007]

Decided to build a melamine enclosure, it will be cheaper and a lot easier to work with. Only real con is how heavy a 5x2x2 cage will be. My last 3 cages I made from 3/4 inch plywood looked great but at least melamine is resistant to moisture just have to caulk all the seems.
Pretty funny hearing people rant about the cruelty of converting something into an enclosure as if I was gonna throw a boa inside a deck chest and just slam the lid shut.

[TRD]

Originally Posted by Beaglegod007

Decided to build a melamine enclosure, it will be cheaper and a lot easier to work with. Only real con is how heavy a 5x2x2 cage will be. My last 3 cages I made from 3/4 inch plywood looked great but at least melamine is resistant to moisture just have to caulk all the seems.
Pretty funny hearing people rant about the cruelty of converting something into an enclosure as if I was gonna throw a boa inside a deck chest and just slam the lid shut.

You'd be surprised how some people keep snakes, or what some people consider normal.

No offense intended from my side.

Goodluck in making the enclosure, I'd be interested on the final result

[regi375]

I do keep two of my babies in converted storage containers. They're a lot cheaper for their size than an enclosure would be. Basically I frame an aluminum screen to fit onto a hole I cut in the lid. The sides are opaque so I can still see them.

[Jim Smith]

One other consideration is that the Rubbermaid "storage" box you pictured is made from several pieces that pressure fit together at the corners. These joints are notorious for becoming loose over time. Any snake that needs an enclose that large could easily push the joints apart and your enclosure would come tumbling down like a house of cards. Save your money and buy a PVC cage from one of the makers. Just my two cents worth...

[akane]

I didn't read it all. It's 6am and I should still get some sleep but while you could modify that, why? I built a plywood base, sealed it with enamel, and for my low humidity needs did mesh and sealed wood or you could to pvc. I've also done plexiglass sections with soild sides and enough mesh for ventilation. The right hardware store will cut many supplies for you if you don't have the tools and you were going to cut things up and attach them anyway so why not just start with all your own materials. Enamel makes plywood work like plastic or others have used polyurethane. It has the benefit of seeing through for quality woods or more paint colors but it's not as thick and smooth so I don't find it evens out the cheaper plywood made of chunks without a heavy paint layer underneath and even then unless you sand and apply a few coats it still won't be quite as smooth. It's still fully waterproof and can be disinfected though so it's a fully acceptable route to make wood into the equivalent of a plastic bin but in customizable sizes for cheaper. I have two 5' cages with one 24" and one 30" out of wood coated in enamel that are getting like their 4th species lol I just sanitize it, put on a new seal, repaint fully if needed, and then modify the top if needed and I have a new cage with the same oh... 12 year old bottom wood bin in one case.