New enclosure I started tonight!!! - Page 3

-KB- · #41 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 01:51 PM

That is so cool! I love the "tiled" inside. You will have one happy baby!

Jenny06 · #42 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 03:22 PM

sorry but what is RHP?

-KB- · #43 (**permalink**) 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Radient Heat Panel

SCink · #44 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 12:54 AM

Radient Heat Panels are mounted on the inside of the enlcosure ceiling. They provide a better source of heating than a clamp lamp and create a natural temperature gradient from warm to cool. The other nice thing about them is you dont ever have to worry about burns!!! Which is a plus without a doubt.

Construction is on pause tonight. I will be calling for an estimate on glass tomorrow. Thats gonna be a shot in the wallet for sure. But its payday so I may just go on a reptile shopping spree!!!

Any suggestions on ventilation??

I am thinking a row of 3 circle vents near the bottom and 3 near the top. Whatcha think?

Icicle · #45 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scink

Construction is on pause tonight. I will be calling for an estimate on glass tomorrow. Thats gonna be a shot in the wallet for sure. But its payday so I may just go on a reptile shopping spree!!!

Any suggestions on ventilation??

I am thinking a row of 3 circle vents near the bottom and 3 near the top. Whatcha think?

Call several places to find the cheapest one.

I paid about $45 per window for my Royal python cages.

juSStin4171 · #46 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 02:34 AM

Is LEXAN or Plexi-glass cheaper than tempered glass? That might be an option.

gdwsfreak88 · #47 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 02:43 AM

Plexi is cheaper, but it doesn't look nice.

SCink · #48 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:18 AM

depends on the plexi i guess

owen.richards · #49 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:26 AM

I find plexi to be about the same price as glass here. Tempered will cost a fortune, and will explode if it breaks, not to mention, it would be really difficult to cut.

your best bet is straight up glass

BlackLava · #50 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:33 AM

sweet, i love the tile inside

if only you lived closer, i would totally pay you to build us a new cage LOL im looking at ordering an AP cage right now, they def have the best price for the size i want

Icicle · #51 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:36 AM

I agree with Owen, I used straight glass on my bp's cages. 5/16 inch thick each. Custom cut to fit each cage.

BlackLava · #52 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:45 AM

what do you have to do to the glass edges so that they arent sharp?? i cut my finger down to the bone on a sheet of glass, didnt even know it til i saw blood pouring everywhere, ended up with a freakin $1500 ER bill

SCink · #53 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:51 AM

You can get glass edges rounded, ummm have you seen a glass coffee table or something like that? They just round off the edges. My friend works for a glass company so i need to get in touch with him.

BlackLava · #54 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 06:55 AM

ahh, ok, so its not something you can do on your own, someone has to do it for you?

Icicle · #55 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 07:06 AM

I will try to get a close up of my windows

SCink · #56 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 07:08 AM

not that I know of

BlackLava · #57 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 07:22 AM

cool, thanks. i have acrylic doors right now, but i want glass, the acrylic scratches easlily and its harder to clean

Icicle · #58 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 08:54 AM

Here is a close- up of my glass on Bonnie's house.

SCink · #59 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 01:58 AM

hey Icicle how did you make the doors with the glass? Frame the glass with wood on both sides or some other way? And Im sure you need heavy duty hinges too huh?

Icicle · #60 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 02:12 AM

My door open from the top.
Here is a link to my rack.
My New Ball Python Cages Finished*duw*

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