NPI Cage

alessia55 · 10-13-11, 07:43 PM

I might be interested in getting 2 of these for my ball pythons. I know there are other threads like this, but I have to ask... Could I use an under tank heater with these? Please take a look and let me know what you think!

NPI Stackable Cage

youngster · 10-13-11, 07:45 PM

From the picture on the site it looks like they have spacers in between. Can't really be sure until you see it IRL though.

vendettaseve · 10-13-11, 09:11 PM

Looks like a legendary waste of money to me, And thats a negative on the spacers there Youngster. You can clearly see the light going from one side to the other in the pictures.

alessia55 · 10-13-11, 09:16 PM

Ok thanks for the opinions!! I'll keep looking. I've been trying to find someone to just build one for me for a much cheaper price, but no luck so far... hence why I'm trying to find something online that isn't CRAZY expensive (like the boaphile ones are way out of my budget). I'll keep looking. Thanks!

vendettaseve · 10-13-11, 10:41 PM

Why not just buy a book shelf from Ikea and get some tanks/tubs to convert it into a rack system? Sure it will take some figuring, but most pet stores sell "no name" type tanks for next to nothing, like my 9 dollar 30g tank I picked up earlier this week.

**millertime89** · 10-14-11, 11:39 AM

why Ikea? Walmart has some decent book shelves for CHEAP

youngster · 10-14-11, 11:41 AM

Because you get what you pay for Kyle

I'm willing to bet Ikea furniture will hold up better and longer than Walmart's stuff.

**millertime89** · 10-14-11, 11:57 AM

I've had my walmart bookshelves PACKED for the past... 3 ish years now.
I also like the pieces of wood with cinder blocks method, STURDY and CHEAP.

ZARADOZIA · 10-14-11, 12:04 PM

It's a great idea but for that price you can go to Lowes, Home Depot, 84 Lumber etc and buy the materials and build it yourself for a lot less.

vendettaseve · 10-14-11, 02:14 PM

Lol I'm getting the message that op doesn't really want to go into an extensive build with this one. So buying from scratch isn't really a great option perhaps... And I suggested IKEA because it tends to be strong and nice looking, Walmart would pronoun be ok but I don't know how far I would trust it.

blindfireak40 · 10-14-11, 02:31 PM

I'd say you can't beat a bookshelf and tubs for any terrestrial animal. Since I'm at school, I've got 'Celli in a $7 Wal-Mart tub with a locking lid, and he's happy as a clam!

alessia55 · 10-14-11, 03:31 PM

Vendettaseve is right- I can't build anything to save my life. I dont' want a rack system, I want pretty enclosures that I can decorate to look nice, and will be on display in my house. It has to meet my mom's standards for looking clean and presentable. I only have 2 ball pythons; not six or eight, so a rack wouldn't be necessary anyway

ZARADOZIA · 10-14-11, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

Vendettaseve is right- I can't build anything to save my life. I dont' want a rack system, I want pretty enclosures that I can decorate to look nice, and will be on display in my house. It has to meet my mom's standards for looking clean and presentable. I only have 2 ball pythons; not six or eight, so a rack wouldn't be necessary anyway

Since appearance is a concern, check the local papers, craigslist, garage sales for china hutches, corner cabinets, thrift stores etc, because all of them can easily be retrofitted into a tank. China hutches already come wired for lighting and customizing it is VERY SIMPLE, even for those that are not mechanically and technically inclined. (I hate wasting money if I can help it)

snake man12 · 10-23-11, 08:26 PM

It looks like it would fit and work

alessia55 · 10-23-11, 08:31 PM

I think I've decided to go with Boaphile cages instead, since they have more reputation etc etc. and they can be ordered in grey or white instead of black, and they're definitely stackable and can come with the flexwatt heat mat with it too.