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I am ... very happy with your plans, the organization that you have put into it and I am extremely happy with the response I have gotten from you when I have encountered a problem.
It sure does save money. At the same time it allows me and others like me to experience making the cage for our animal (animals) that we care so much about. I think that when someone takes the time to sit down and make something like this for their animal it really shows how much they care for them and respect them.

With your plans you can also alter the cage to each and everyone's specifications, or needs. I think what you are doing is wonderful and I want to thank you again.

Sincerely
Robert Hansford

 


"This is going to make an 11 year old and his lizard Rex very happy".

 

Spent $108.00 at Lowes, another $65.00 at Home Depot buying things that Lowes didn't have..... Spending time with my son in a hardware store.... PRICELESS!"

 


"Overall, the best thing I have found from the cage designs... is that:
They work!!!!

They allow you to view and touch your Iguana from all sides, This is a must!

Once you have the material list you don't go back to the hardware store.

Just follow the instructions and it comes out perfect.

Your maintenance will be much easier.

Your iguana will thank you

Once again, you will have built something cool. "

Regards and best to all our Green Iguana friends, Lance and Joey Portwood Glidden, Texas ".

 


"Very well thought-out designs"

 

 

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Question

I recently purchased and downloaded your materials on building reptile cages and am preparing to build my first two cages ever for my two snakes.  I did have one question that I was hoping you could possibly help me with.  I have kept quite a few snakes in my time but they were always in aquariums (as my two are currently) and my question is concerning methods for providing humidity in my (soon to be) constructed cages.

I'm building an arboreal cage (5' x 3' x 2') for my Malaysian Mangrove snake and am planning on using MDF as the main material (coated with contact paper) and was wondering if you recommend any particular misting / humidifying product for these larger types of cages.  I have been looking at the Habba mister and the Big Apple one but I've never used any of these types of products before.

I'm also building a 3' x 6' x 3' cage for my Colombian Boa, who (to the best of my knowledge) requires a tad less humidity than the mangrove and I'm looking for a viable misting/humidifying product for him too.  I noticed that according to your building plans, I have great control over ventilation and airflow which will obviously allow me more control over humidity but I'm wondering if I should still consider a misting system.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and thanks for the great information in your cage building plans.

Respectfully,

Steve

Answer

I'm afraid cannot help much with the misting products. I think you are right about the Boa not needing as much humidity. A large bowl of water on the heat mat should be plenty but you could always install one should this not be sufficient. A quick question to one or two forums should yeild an answer.

The Malaysian Mangrove snake is another issue, being a swamp reptile I think that either misting system would be satisfactory, as long as they kept the humidity at the correct level, which again is a matter of measuring  and adjusting until you get it right.

With the ventilation, you can use the smaller vents, at bottom on one side and top on the other, and add them, should they not be enough, although two three each side should be enough. They can also be easily taped over should the need arise.

It is important that you measure the humidity required to maintain it at the correct level.

Hope this helps

 

 

Mark Chapple is the Author of "How to build enclosures for reptiles"
Find out how to build these terrestrial and arboreal cages for snakes and lizards. Full color pictures, detailed diagrams and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.
http://www.reptile-cage-plans.com

 

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