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Was thinking about having one of the local Amish guys build a few display cages for me, was wondering if anyone could help me come up with any ideas... ie: materials, sliding or hinged doors, what kind of wood, how big. Im a woman and need some personal opinions! lol.


I use to be a small breeder of BPs when living in South Florida, had to give them up when moving to Upstate New York. Now, I currently have 2 babies and will soon be receiving quiet a few more. I also need friends in the bp world lol. Someone who can understand me on this topic, unlike my uneducated (in the reptile world) significant other.

Someone save me! I can't think straight anymore. Do I have to buy your friendship lmao!:?party:
 
TigerLily315 said:
Was thinking about having one of the local Amish guys build a few display cages for me, was wondering if anyone could help me come up with any ideas... ie: materials, sliding or hinged doors, what kind of wood, how big. Im a woman and need some personal opinions! lol.


I use to be a small breeder of BPs when living in South Florida, had to give them up when moving to Upstate New York. Now, I currently have 2 babies and will soon be receiving quiet a few more. I also need friends in the bp world lol. Someone who can understand me on this topic, unlike my uneducated (in the reptile world) significant other.

Someone save me! I can't think straight anymore. Do I have to buy your friendship lmao!:?party:
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Wood typically isnt used anymore due to its pourousness
Melamine is a good subtitute for cheap but doesnt last forever
( its like what closet shelfs are made of, pressed fibers with white iron on siding. )

I would recommend sliding glass or acrylic ( acrylic scratches easier then glass ) on aluminum channels.

A hinged door just means you need space in front of the cage to open it.

Another material you can use is Pressed PVC boards.
glued together into a rack
with cheap sterilite bins you can pull in and out

A google search for how to build a PVC snake rack or how to build a Melamine Snake cage should come up with some results

these are all just thoughts.
I personally use freedom breeder rack systems but those can be quite pricey.

hope this helps:thumbsup:

If you were local id sell you my old Melamine rack.
but shipping would be outrageous lol
 
Im not ready for breeder rack with tubs just yet. I was thinking more of the display case type of cage... Similiar to one you would see at a chain store type. ie: PetCo, PetsMart etc.
 
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