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Rob Deans
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PostSubject: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeWed 9 Jun - 21:52
Hi all

I spent the last few days building my first system on my own. Here is the result.
There are a few things I would do different, mostly for neatness and other subtle differences, but overall Im content.
Its a 4 level system, each level is 1200x600x400, with the bottom 3 levels divided into 2 units. Therefore 600x600x400. I must admit I thought they would be bigger than they actually are so I wouldnt be surprised if I took out the dividers at a later stage and revert back to 1200 cages and just built another unit.

What do you think?

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Top level - Bitis cornuta (SA)
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Bitis cornuta - Namibia
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They spend much time suspended in the branches.
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Bitis xeropaga
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Female Bitis xeropaga
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Bitis atropos
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There is 3 more cages to complete so when Im finished I will upload more pics. I think I may also make some changes to the decor above, more ideas Smile
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeWed 9 Jun - 22:10
Very nice!

How did you solve the installation of the divider? Are they easy to build in and out? I also built two units one and three years ago and I'm going to build a third one when I have a little snakeroom in the new house in August. I thought about dividers in some of the cages, too. So any informations would be appreciated.

If there is any interest in my units pls ask and I'm going to post some pictures.

Best Regards.
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeWed 9 Jun - 22:29
Hi Manuel

Can you see the small white bracket on the far left, in the middle in this pic ...
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This is what I used. That way it is temporary and can be unscrewed anytime. The first piece is the bracket, the other piece is the cover.

I hope this helps? If you cannot see it for sure I will look for another picture. It is simply a 90degree plastic bracket with 2 holes on each leg.

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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeWed 9 Jun - 22:34
I think I know what you mean. Thanks so far.


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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeThu 10 Jun - 19:52
good job,buddy!! Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeFri 11 Jun - 2:15
Hi Rob , Where do you find the xeropaga rests most of the time , does she wedge herself into those small slate retreats at all ?
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeFri 11 Jun - 5:21
Hi Rob,
the cages looks relly nice and neat. And I think eventually you will remove divider and make them bigger. I always prefer bigger terrariums, you have more room to decorate them more naturaly. I have too many snakes and if I would start from scratch, I would have less snakes and larger terrariums. But I still try to have them big! :-))
Here is for example my caudalis terrarium size 100x40x40cm where I keep my 1.1 and Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus where I keep 2.1 one year old - size 40x40x40cm.My new cages Caudal19
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeFri 11 Jun - 14:44
Andrew - They probably spend as much time out basking as they do in the rock cracks. They definately identify preferable spots though and utilize that most of the time.

Neven - Yes I agree bigger cages are better which is why I did not screw or seal the dividers in. I will take them out in the future but will need to build more cages first. Also space is an issue for me, I have a small area I can use so need to be wise.
Im not 100% happy with my cage decor but for now it is ok, I will give more thought to it when the season warms up.
I have a small collection luckily, only maybe 20 snakes, so it is manageable. Although there is always new additions Smile
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PostSubject: Re: My new cages   My new cages Icon_minitimeFri 11 Jun - 22:17
Great job mate.

The cages looks very nice, i like them.

Naturally furnished and neatly Cool

Cheers, Tom
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