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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 ".

 


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Materials for simple, secure, cost-efficient snake enclosure

Question

I only have one snake, so will only build one cage. It's for a 9.5 Burmese python. I need a simple, secure, cost-efficient enclosure. What would be the best materials I should employ?

Thanks, John

Answer

I use MDF because of ease of use and cost but ply is also good. I also depends on whether you want to paint it or just use a lacquer. MDF paints well, with a smooth finish and you can line it with contact easily. If you choose MDF just make sure yu use a mask when cutting it - it's not poisonous but the dust is very fine and annoying.

I would also use glass, rather than plexiglass with a large snake as plexiglass, unless thick, can bend. Sliding glass doors work well and are probably the easiest to install. You might want to make a cage about 6-8 ft so it may need some reinforcing in the middle and perhaps even have two sections, either side of a middle stay.

Have a look at example 9 on this page (click to enlarge it)
http://www.reptile-cage-plans.com/examples.html

Hope this helps a bit.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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