um do u kno if i can make a cage thats jus about 5 feet long or so cuz i have a 1 year 3 foot boa and growing and i want to make him a cage ASAP cuz i have him n a 40 gal and i want to make him a cage so he can grow and not be stunted. if so, can u like give me any options cuz i only have 100 dollars like can i make a cage with that much. if, so can you message me and tell me what i need to buy for my project. THANKS.
@Dynastywarrior00 Depends on how big is your boa, I wouldn't do it shorter than the snake so that whenever he likes he can make a full stretch...as regard the money, I can't tell you how much it would cost you.. but surely that it will be less expensive if you live in the US. I live in Europe and from what I read you can buy wood for example a lot cheaper than here. you can find some ideas here on utube for doing an inexpensive cage. maybe if you do a frame and back made of plywood and
@4200006200 thanks but i already looked all over youtube bellieve it or not but they all are good help but none of them explain the most important thing how much is this gonna cost u kno they always talk about how big it is n all that stuff n never mention how much it actually cost them but i really appreciate the help. didnt kno u lived n Europe lol :) but yea i think i can find somewhere like Lowes or Home Depot to look for the things i need my boa btw as i said is 3 feet long at a year old.
@Dynastywarrior00 when I was planning my cage I first planned how it was going to be and I wrote everything then I checked in shops or by telephone how much the material costs before buying anything so that I could plan right knowing that I have enough budget for what I need. You should check prices for: artificial turf or what you are going to use instead, ventilations, heatmats or bulbs- depends also on how cold is the weather in your country,
@Dynastywarrior00 thermometer, thermostat, hygrometer - check on ebay if you find only expensive ones...water bowl, background, silicone - check for non toxic because some when get hot because of heaters will be toxic for your snake, wood - I covered the bottom in formica I can clean it fast and I think theres no need for marine plywood like what I did.. Glass for the front, some tree logs and decorations like rocks artificial plants etc, I put the tree log in 5% bleach/ water for a day and
@Dynastywarrior00 then clean it well with clean water as it was cut from a live tree because of mites or stuff like that, some locks for the doors if you are using sliding doors (better safe than sorry) also use glass strong enough especially if your cage will not be very wide because if your snake compress against the sides and glass it could crack and it could get hurt etc..when building your cage don't leave any sharp edges anywhere because this is your snake world and it will go in every
@Dynastywarrior00 corner. if you are using a ceramic heat emitter or bulb for heating always make sure that the snake has a guard around the bulb which he cannot get off or pass into it, you can see some ideas on the web and also you can see some heavily burnt snakes because there owners assumed there snake was never going to reach there!! - this goes also for the sharp edges I told you before. make your cage easy to clean - plan this good, be sure that it has some light in the day from a window
@Dynastywarrior00 etc so your snake have a rotation of day and night, use some type of hiding place they like to hide especially when young they feel secure preferebly on on the hot side and one on the "cold" side. Use your imagination and get some ideas from others who share there project. Hope this helps..
Thankyou, very sincerely, I'm doing a very similiar build to yours, I actually am building a cabinet for under where the tank will lay, and instead of those doors you have, I'm going to use plexiglass with hinges along the bottom and three "backyard fence latches"(can't think of actual name) on top to keep it closed.. along with weatherstripping to keep it air tight. Also, Instead of a heat pad, I'm going to cut 2 circles and put metal screen on the top so that my heat and
@Kxberg Thanks, it seems that people like my job... The plexiglass with hinges as doors and the latches to keep it securely closed would be great I think. As for heating I like the ceramic heat emitters( but it's just my idea), but here where I live I'm good with heat mats, just keep attention that the metal screen keeps your snake far enough so that it can't burn itself if it touches with it. About the fan just keep attention so you don't have draft because I think your snake could get sick!
@Kxberg whatever you do when you plan your cage; Keep in mind that it is safe for your snake and also is easy to clean..... I don't know what snake you have, I know something about boas but I'm not an expert.
@johnmgd Thanks for your comment.. I didn't make any changes but I was thinking of adding some more artificial plants .. Only once I had a small problem when I found my Boa under the turf but then I solved it by putting 2 rocks. Also I could solved it by attaching velcro to the turf and formica like I have on the Left end of the cage. But apart from that I never had any problems.
Hey man nice video! A couple of questions i want to ask. How big was your boa when he went in this cage? What type of wood did you use? And where abouts did you get the background from?
Thanks, and check out my vids please, i just got a new common boa! :)
@obsessedwithsnakes 10x, It was about 104cms. Malamine chipboard for the sides, back and top. The bottom is marine plywood covered with formica. I bought the background from a local reptile store, I couldn't find any on the internet.
@mmcau 10x for your comments, they are made so you can place them inside the cage. I just made a piece of plastic which is attached to the wire coming in the heatmat so it protects that part
I really like your design. Very simple yet beautiful. I am planning on doing a build just like yours. Where did you get the front design with the glass and doors. That has been the only thing I can't figure out. I have a 26" male Ball Python and a 4'8" Red Tail Boa. They both have 40 gallon cages now but she is due for an upgrade. If I build her cage in my office it will be 8.5'X2.5'X2.5'. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
@mikey1371TX . Look first of all I'm not an expert, the few things I know I learnt them by reading and asking experts :) but I am happy that you like my cage and I'm happy to help you a bit. I think your planned size would be great, but the bigger and the more space it has I think the better it is... the front design is aluminium, it is custom made to my dimensions. here where I live you can buy pieces of aluminium by length . Normally are used to built doors or windows for back yards etc.
@JamieHust I'm from Malta, a small island in europe so I think it wouldn't help you if I tell you where is the rep store : )..... I searched a lot on the internet but couln't find any that size and luckily I found this.. 10x for the comments
5*s Beautiful enclosure and awesome craftsmanship skills. I love a big enclosure for my snakes and see you're using astro turf that stuff is the ultimate. Love the background also and front doors. Excellent Job!!!
um do u kno if i can make a cage thats jus about 5 feet long or so cuz i have a 1 year 3 foot boa and growing and i want to make him a cage ASAP cuz i have him n a 40 gal and i want to make him a cage so he can grow and not be stunted. if so, can u like give me any options cuz i only have 100 dollars like can i make a cage with that much. if, so can you message me and tell me what i need to buy for my project. THANKS.
DynastyWarrior :)
Dynastywarrior00 2 months ago
@Dynastywarrior00 Depends on how big is your boa, I wouldn't do it shorter than the snake so that whenever he likes he can make a full stretch...as regard the money, I can't tell you how much it would cost you.. but surely that it will be less expensive if you live in the US. I live in Europe and from what I read you can buy wood for example a lot cheaper than here. you can find some ideas here on utube for doing an inexpensive cage. maybe if you do a frame and back made of plywood and
4200006200 2 months ago
@4200006200 2 sliding glass as doors and try finding a nice background, you wouldn't spend that much...
4200006200 2 months ago
@4200006200 thanks but i already looked all over youtube bellieve it or not but they all are good help but none of them explain the most important thing how much is this gonna cost u kno they always talk about how big it is n all that stuff n never mention how much it actually cost them but i really appreciate the help. didnt kno u lived n Europe lol :) but yea i think i can find somewhere like Lowes or Home Depot to look for the things i need my boa btw as i said is 3 feet long at a year old.
Dynastywarrior00 2 months ago
@Dynastywarrior00 when I was planning my cage I first planned how it was going to be and I wrote everything then I checked in shops or by telephone how much the material costs before buying anything so that I could plan right knowing that I have enough budget for what I need. You should check prices for: artificial turf or what you are going to use instead, ventilations, heatmats or bulbs- depends also on how cold is the weather in your country,
4200006200 1 month ago
@Dynastywarrior00 thermometer, thermostat, hygrometer - check on ebay if you find only expensive ones...water bowl, background, silicone - check for non toxic because some when get hot because of heaters will be toxic for your snake, wood - I covered the bottom in formica I can clean it fast and I think theres no need for marine plywood like what I did.. Glass for the front, some tree logs and decorations like rocks artificial plants etc, I put the tree log in 5% bleach/ water for a day and
4200006200 1 month ago
@Dynastywarrior00 then clean it well with clean water as it was cut from a live tree because of mites or stuff like that, some locks for the doors if you are using sliding doors (better safe than sorry) also use glass strong enough especially if your cage will not be very wide because if your snake compress against the sides and glass it could crack and it could get hurt etc..when building your cage don't leave any sharp edges anywhere because this is your snake world and it will go in every
4200006200 1 month ago
@Dynastywarrior00 corner. if you are using a ceramic heat emitter or bulb for heating always make sure that the snake has a guard around the bulb which he cannot get off or pass into it, you can see some ideas on the web and also you can see some heavily burnt snakes because there owners assumed there snake was never going to reach there!! - this goes also for the sharp edges I told you before. make your cage easy to clean - plan this good, be sure that it has some light in the day from a window
4200006200 1 month ago
@Dynastywarrior00 etc so your snake have a rotation of day and night, use some type of hiding place they like to hide especially when young they feel secure preferebly on on the hot side and one on the "cold" side. Use your imagination and get some ideas from others who share there project. Hope this helps..
4200006200 1 month ago
Were did you mount your heat tape?
X311xjp 2 months ago
@X311xjp under the artificial turf
4200006200 2 months ago
Really nice
reptileboy76 3 months ago
really cool cage
boas29 3 months ago
really cool cage where did you get the background
boas29 3 months ago
@boas29 10x , I bought it from a local reptile store
4200006200 3 months ago
very nice build
ayden45 5 months ago
how do you get the background on it?
LeopardGeckoDude273 5 months ago
great cage, what was the song playing in the vid
pabinspain 6 months ago
@pabinspain thanks. The name of the song is Marigold, By Winter Moods
4200006200 6 months ago
Nice you should check out my custom made viv it's amazing
MyCallofdutypro 6 months ago
good job man!
snakeguy98 7 months ago
good job man!
snakeguy98 7 months ago
This is an absolutely amazing tank, well done to you a big pat on the back, snake looks good too.
Chumpyglassmaker 11 months ago
@Chumpyglassmaker 10x ..
4200006200 11 months ago
Do you have a hidebox for her? I was wondering only because my Boa never seems to leave hers. :-(
Kxberg 11 months ago
@Kxberg yes I have two, one on the hot side and one on the other. Mine does the same too, I think they feel protected inside it.
4200006200 11 months ago
Yeah this tank is awesome, I was wondering where you got the plastic backdrop for it, i can't seem to find a similiar one, let alone the same.
Kxberg 11 months ago
@Kxberg 10x , I bought it from a local reptile store. I couldn't find any on the internet
4200006200 11 months ago
@4200006200
Thankyou, very sincerely, I'm doing a very similiar build to yours, I actually am building a cabinet for under where the tank will lay, and instead of those doors you have, I'm going to use plexiglass with hinges along the bottom and three "backyard fence latches"(can't think of actual name) on top to keep it closed.. along with weatherstripping to keep it air tight. Also, Instead of a heat pad, I'm going to cut 2 circles and put metal screen on the top so that my heat and
Kxberg 11 months ago
@4200006200 light lamps.. can stay onstop along with air vents like the ones you put in. I was also thinking about maybe a real small exaust fan.
Kxberg 11 months ago
@Kxberg Thanks, it seems that people like my job... The plexiglass with hinges as doors and the latches to keep it securely closed would be great I think. As for heating I like the ceramic heat emitters( but it's just my idea), but here where I live I'm good with heat mats, just keep attention that the metal screen keeps your snake far enough so that it can't burn itself if it touches with it. About the fan just keep attention so you don't have draft because I think your snake could get sick!
4200006200 11 months ago
@Kxberg whatever you do when you plan your cage; Keep in mind that it is safe for your snake and also is easy to clean..... I don't know what snake you have, I know something about boas but I'm not an expert.
hope I helped you ..
4200006200 11 months ago
Wow! Thats all I can say. Great job man!
Norrad01 1 year ago
Inti min malta sihbi ?
nicholasstone 1 year ago
@nicholasstone iva min awek jin : )
4200006200 1 year ago
@4200006200 indunajt mid diska lol , u proset tal gaga vera jit sabiha =)
nicholasstone 1 year ago
@nicholasstone 10x
4200006200 1 year ago
Beautiful cage and snake!
wibirdhunter1982 1 year ago
@wibirdhunter1982 10x..
4200006200 1 year ago
my snake wont be very jelous if he saw this. im looking about to build my own. it wont be as good as this lol but how much did sumit like this cost
thanks
wholikesket 1 year ago
@wholikesket I don't remember but it wasn't cheap overall!
4200006200 1 year ago
Don't you use any bedding over that green mat, I'm just curios about how you clean it.
Merkurio24 1 year ago
@Merkurio24 No just the artificial turf, I clean it with soap and water
4200006200 1 year ago
best fucking cage ever dude i wish i could do that lol
Thecashvilleskater 1 year ago
Thanks'
johnmgd 1 year ago
This is the best home made cage Ive seen on youtube. Looks amazing.
Can we get an update now that its been almost a year? Any problems arise or changes youve made? Thanks!
johnmgd 1 year ago
@johnmgd Thanks for your comment.. I didn't make any changes but I was thinking of adding some more artificial plants .. Only once I had a small problem when I found my Boa under the turf but then I solved it by putting 2 rocks. Also I could solved it by attaching velcro to the turf and formica like I have on the Left end of the cage. But apart from that I never had any problems.
4200006200 1 year ago
that's a very nice cage man great job building that
TheSerpentman 1 year ago
looks like a pro cage :)
SimTune 1 year ago
@SimTune Thanks.
4200006200 1 year ago
Hey man nice video! A couple of questions i want to ask. How big was your boa when he went in this cage? What type of wood did you use? And where abouts did you get the background from?
Thanks, and check out my vids please, i just got a new common boa! :)
obsessedwithsnakes 1 year ago
@obsessedwithsnakes 10x, It was about 104cms. Malamine chipboard for the sides, back and top. The bottom is marine plywood covered with formica. I bought the background from a local reptile store, I couldn't find any on the internet.
Nice snakes and vids also...
4200006200 1 year ago
**Awesome!!!**
xxxxhugglesxxxx 1 year ago
I got a question for you, how do you protect the belly heat tape from poop? is there any smart way to seal it?
mmcau 1 year ago
@mmcau 10x for your comments, they are made so you can place them inside the cage. I just made a piece of plastic which is attached to the wire coming in the heatmat so it protects that part
4200006200 1 year ago
nice setup
yiannis1996 1 year ago
wow... very nice work! So much effort into it.
mmcau 1 year ago
I am impressed....WOW....you did an AMAZING job....the cage looks amazing and it seems like it was done from Reptilian Cage Builders!!!
Thank you very much for sharing with Us your great and accomplished project!!
robyr77 1 year ago
@robyr77 I tried to do my best .. 10x a lot for your comments
4200006200 1 year ago
thats a beautiful cage.....what kind of glass and frame use to make the front and the doors? -KSHCZ
KSHCZ 1 year ago
@KSHCZ 10x, Aluminium frame and laminated glass...
4200006200 1 year ago
best custom built reptile cage, vivarium what ever you wanna call it, i have ever seen on youtube :D
pidgeonchillin 1 year ago
@pidgeonchillin 10x for your comments....
4200006200 1 year ago
perfect
d4real17 1 year ago
Nice job, has given me some ideas for my cage build. My plan is vertical though with more branches
dbcooper1961 1 year ago
good shit, 2 thumbs up
yungking216 1 year ago
Lucky boa lol nd I love da architectural design nd interior I have to build one juss like this for my geckos
AngelDemolisher91 1 year ago
I really like your design. Very simple yet beautiful. I am planning on doing a build just like yours. Where did you get the front design with the glass and doors. That has been the only thing I can't figure out. I have a 26" male Ball Python and a 4'8" Red Tail Boa. They both have 40 gallon cages now but she is due for an upgrade. If I build her cage in my office it will be 8.5'X2.5'X2.5'. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
mikey1371TX 1 year ago
@mikey1371TX . Look first of all I'm not an expert, the few things I know I learnt them by reading and asking experts :) but I am happy that you like my cage and I'm happy to help you a bit. I think your planned size would be great, but the bigger and the more space it has I think the better it is... the front design is aluminium, it is custom made to my dimensions. here where I live you can buy pieces of aluminium by length . Normally are used to built doors or windows for back yards etc.
4200006200 1 year ago
wow dude u did a great job
UgOtOwNeD4550 1 year ago
woh that back round look 3D
honnoand000 1 year ago
nice man..im getting a RTB and making a terrarium in a window well that i will enclose and have all live plants..its 5' x 4' x 4'
honnoand000 1 year ago
@honnoand000 thanks, wish to see your yours when it's ready...
4200006200 1 year ago
@4200006200 ya..i actually might get a chinese water dragon since its more arir space
honnoand000 1 year ago
@honnoand000 Yeah I like them and I like bearded dragons also..
4200006200 1 year ago
Where did you get the rock background? Ive looked at the pet stores and can't find it =/ Nice cage/design too btw!!
JamieHust 1 year ago
@JamieHust I'm from Malta, a small island in europe so I think it wouldn't help you if I tell you where is the rep store : )..... I searched a lot on the internet but couln't find any that size and luckily I found this.. 10x for the comments
4200006200 1 year ago
good job ......where you bought the door .. thx
chanfolio 1 year ago
@chanfolio10x. it is custom made to my measurements, it s aluminium
4200006200 1 year ago
good job my friend
chanfolio 1 year ago
gorgeous cage very jealous
pokeguid405 1 year ago
Dude the rock background is legit lol it almost looks 3D... Where did u get it??
iFeedMyDingoBiscuts 1 year ago
@iFeedMyDingoBiscuts I bought it from a local reptile store!
4200006200 1 year ago
beatifull cage.good work keep it up
22reptileguy 1 year ago
beatifull cage.good work keep it up
22reptileguy 1 year ago
thats a bad ass cage i love the back ground but the astro turf is it a pain to clean
alexinsincity 1 year ago
@alexinsincity astro turf is easy to clean some of them you can just throw in the washer and ther good for a couple of washes but it gets pricey
BcKuSh99 1 year ago
@alexinsincity astro turf is easy to clean some of them you can just throw in the washer and ther good for a couple of washes but it gets pricey
BcKuSh99 1 year ago
5*s Beautiful enclosure and awesome craftsmanship skills. I love a big enclosure for my snakes and see you're using astro turf that stuff is the ultimate. Love the background also and front doors. Excellent Job!!!
1softkiss 2 years ago