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 #2008412


Wildpony
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 Wifes new cages

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Took some time to build almost a month but i think it turned out ok



05/20/09  08:50pm

 #2009287


Cphill58
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   Message To: Wildpony   In reference to Message Id: 2008412


 Wifes new cages

Nice job , Looking forward to seeing the critters.... good job on the rocks / walls..simple and functional.

Nice, what appears to be an oak finish on the plywood.

Cp
05/22/09  11:21am

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   Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 2009287


 Wifes new cages

very nice, for the texture in the foam walls did you use a blowtorch/lighter to melt it or something? what did you use to seal the foam?



05/26/09  03:13pm

 #2013386


Wildpony
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   Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 2009287


 Wifes new cages

yup oak plywood. used a smalll torch to get the texture then grout and i used poly to clear coat it for easy cleaning since the chubawala likes to snalt all over and the wife said she wanted to be able to clean it
05/30/09  03:43am

 #2077271


Scooter grand
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   Message To: Wildpony   In reference to Message Id: 2013386


 Wifes new cages

hello im part of the snake forums but i saw your cage set up and i was wondering if you think it would be ok for a snake, or if you think it would be to hot for a snake?
09/27/09  04:19pm

 #2077532


Cphill58
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   Message To: Scooter grand   In reference to Message Id: 2077271


 Wifes new cages

this thread is dated May ...and is quite old

but as an avid builder I would say yes ...but it depends on what snake and the wattage of the bulb you use... and or UTH if any.

So what type of snake....??



09/28/09  03:27am

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   Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 2077532


 Wifes new cages

For a snake youd want to definately put those electricals behind some sort of cage or screening so that it is impossible for them to get to the lamps and burn themselves. But yeah, I was lookin at that and thinkin...thats what Id basicly like for my boas with two swinging doors that latch good and tight on the front!

My builder got too buisy. I have a possibility of a craigs list deal in the works, but if not...CP hows your schedule lookin?

Think one could build a duplex like that (basicly 5’X2’X 18" high?) for under 500 bucks- including heat?



09/28/09  04:06pm

 #2077778


Cphill58
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   Message To: Fairy Frog Mother   In reference to Message Id: 2077771


 Wifes new cages

Yes Mother ...way under 500.00 !!

More like 200.00 - 300.00 tops

We built a four plex for about 400.00 and that was for Bearded dragons which require UVB ...of course I got the best ... but if for a snake , then no UVB would be needed. UTH mats can be had for less at Reptile Basics.com...or heat tape systems

KSL (much like Criags List) here has a guy sellig a nice 4 plex for 250.00...I am sooo tempted

My schedule ....full time work I start on this Friday , changing the lights & fixtures on Home Depots / Office Max’s / Costco’s ...whatever the contract calls for ...

So the old joke comes to mind how many guys does it take to change a light bulb???

LOL

Geez , gotta make a living ya know

Cp
09/28/09  04:19pm

 #2078304


Fairy Frog Mother
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   Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 2077778


 Wifes new cages

I found a cage on CL without doors that looks about the right size. Bleaching, sanding and refinishing, and adding doors I can do! I do have a drill and can mount a hinge No problemo. I even have the Marine Spar Varnish.
I dont have a car and the person who has it may deliver it for extra cash. We will see. They were selling for $40.00 and I offered that to drive it the 35 miles to me across the bridge.



09/29/09  03:46pm

 #2078530


Cphill58
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   Message To: Fairy Frog Mother   In reference to Message Id: 2078304


 Wifes new cages

nice... probably well worth it too.... I find if the cage is already made ...even in the 150.00 range for furniture quality looks ....It is a time saver... It also gives me a model to work from for the future.

Are you on facebook??Mother

you must come and be my friend... and join my Mafia wars ....LOL

I’ll PM you

Chris
09/30/09  12:14am

 #2079494


Scooter grand
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   Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 2078530


 Wifes new cages

it would be for a carpet python, sorry it took so long to responed who is right now just over the 2 foot mark.
10/02/09  03:55pm

 #2079971


Fairy Frog Mother
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   Message To: Scooter grand   In reference to Message Id: 2079494


 Wifes new cages

totally am. Yes, join my mafia family (laughs)

and am giving another friend there this link, as he will be helping me make the enclosure as a trade for a halloween costume!
10/03/09  07:14pm


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