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  • The cage is FINALLY done!

    Here is the cage that I have been working on for what seems like forever! Actually I started it in Feb. and have been taking my time on it, but here it is:
    Front:

    Side:

    Inside: (Bulb is in for testing and to take the pictures, CHE will go in later)


    Dimensions on the cage are 6x2x2. Sides and top are made out of 3/4 Sanded Pine Plywood, the floor and "surround" are 1/4 shower surround material. The floor is framed with 2x2's the covered with the surround material, the theory is that the thinner floor material will allow better transfer of heat from the heat pad that will be under the cage and the finish on the surround material should be very easy to clean. The finish on the cage is Polyshades. (I learned Polyshades (Stain and Poly in one step) would be great for a small piece but for something this big it was difficult to get consistent coverage. It took three coats and a lot of steel wooling in between to get it to look half way decent. It has been in the garage curing now for about a month so it should be good and ready for our female BCI, Victoria.


  • #2
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    dang that is a ssswwweeettt cage there...!!!

    WOW

    good job

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    • #3
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      That is an awesome cage Stormyva!! I was just wondering if you are worried that your boa may find it's way to get up on your CHE when you install it? The only reason I mention it, is that my boa loves to explore it's cage and will find a way to climb on everything he possible can. I would hate to see a snake get burned on a CHE!!

      Jeff

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      • #4
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        P.S.

        The side shot looks like you have a dodge truck sitting in the cage!

        Jeff

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        • #5
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          8)Wow very beautiful cage Stormyva!!! Very very nice job on that one... I love the color...

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          • #6
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            I didnt notice the reflection it does look like the truck is inside the cage

            The cage that I made out of hardware cloth (heavy gauge screen with a 1/4" grid) to house the CHE is not in the pic because it is getting powder coated. The powder coating that is going on it well make the cage smooth so it's less likely to scrape or scratch the snake, it looks much nicer, and it is heat resistant.
            After seeing what a bulb can do to a snake I wouldn't even consider putting anything in there without protection on the heat source. (We adopted a BCI that had at some point been burned on her head and neck.)

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            • #7
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              Happy to hear about your heat protection. With that said... If I put my order in today, how soon can you deliver my new enclosure!! ;D That's a sweet cage my friend, good job!!

              Jeff

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              • #8
                Re: The cage is FINALLY done!

                NICE JOB!!!

                TAT

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                • #9
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                  Very well done stormy. ;D I myself have one that is about 95% done, I just need to finish the doors and pictures will come.

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                  • #10
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                    Very nice job. I as well have one that's about 80% done. I just need to finish buying all the heating for it, install the shelves and heating equipement, then Stain it. If I decide to do that. I might just keep with the boring ugly wood look, just to be different!!! LOL!! :P I do like the cage though. I hope mine comes out nice as well. I really like the idea of having a light switch and dimmer switch installed right on the side of the tank!!!! Very handy!!!!!

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                    • #11
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                      Very nice looking cage.. Like the use of moulding.. Very close to the moulding I picked up last week for the cage I am making.. I only cut the pieces down today. So the coming together shots should be in a few days depending on time..

                      Very nice looking.. And yeah that stain/poly in one is a ***** to get even on big surfaces..

                      Steve

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                      • #12
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                        Very nice cage, great work. You might want to cover that light bulb/CHE as stated b4 somehow, your snakes will check it out and might get burned. Usually the heat will deter them when they get close, but you never know. Real good craftsmanship though, you might make some extra cash selling those things!

                        Where the heck did that yellow link line come from? I didn't put it there?????????????????????

                        Scott

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                        • #13
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                          Excellant cage Stormy. I love the way it turned out, the recessed doors and all. Very nice job. ;D

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                          • #14
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                            I'm sure stormy covered the bulbs. I've known him for awhile and he is a pretty knowlegdable guy. Probably just didn't have the bulbs finished when he took the shot.

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                            • #15
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                              Hello there i have a question as to what the white liner is that you used in your cage? very nice cage I love the color!

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