» Site Navigation |
|
|
|
» Quick Moderation |
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stone cages
Today 08:55 AM
Today 09:47 AM
8 Replies, 45 Views
|
|
|
|
|
Scarlett
12-05-2011 03:53 AM
 Last post by mykToday 09:30 AM
22 Replies, 293 Views
|
|
» Ads |
|
|
 |
|
08-10-2010, 08:03 PM
|
 |
RTB Aficionado
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 792
Level up: 59%, 164 Points needed |
Thanks: 189
Thanked 264 Times in 169 Posts
|
|
|
Boaphile v. Vision
I'm looking at stepping up to some quality cages for my boas. It's down to the vision and boaphile cages. Any opinions on which is better would be greatly appreciated. I've only seen the visions in person but from the Internet I'm kind if leaning torwards the boaphile.
|
08-10-2010, 08:46 PM
|
 |
Your Sick Uncle Morti.
   
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 10,990
Points: 77,990, Level: 86 |
Level up: 80%, 360 Points needed |
Thanks: 3,043
Thanked 5,816 Times in 2,622 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
I have both and I very much prefer the boaphiles.
Both of my vison cages bowed and the sliding glass is now very hard to open. Visions have a giant vent in the back that allows too much airflow and makes maintaining humidity very difficult.
We keep our desert species.. like my tortoise in visions, and they work great for that.
Boaphiles are the perfect cage for boas, hands down. And you can get them with the "Built In" heat and light. Just remember, boaphile is largely run by one guy. He builds takes the orders, builds the cages, and ships the cages. He also cleans the snakes and feeds the rats... so don't be sad if it takes 6 - 8 weeks or more to get your order.
__________________
|
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to morti For This Useful Post:
|
|
08-10-2010, 08:52 PM
|
 |
The Resident Morelia Nut
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 3,292
Points: 11,368, Level: 32 |
Level up: 17%, 582 Points needed |
Thanks: 1,157
Thanked 1,765 Times in 972 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
If I had to choose between Boaphile and Vision and no others, Boaphile would be my choice.
The Vision cages that I have worked with bow out very badly, lean awkwardly and you'd think they'll fall, and the doors can be a pain to get out.
Personally though I love my AP cages. Yes you have to assemble them, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Plus I received better customer service than Boaphile.
__________________
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
.
Kyle Finn
Ghostfish Herps - High quality carpet pythons and boa constrictors
iHerp - Do you?
|
08-10-2010, 09:03 PM
|
 |
I Really Need a Life !
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Maine
Posts: 2,687
Points: 11,249, Level: 31 |
Level up: 99%, 1 Points needed |
Thanks: 462
Thanked 1,124 Times in 504 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
As a cage builder, I heartily endorse Boaphile cages as the very best cage for keeping Boas. The 421D is a perfect choice for most Boas. Hard to improve on perfection.
__________________
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas Jefferson
CHECK OUT MY SITES: http://Mainelyboas.com and http://www.sowhatsinthebible.com
Who is John Galt?
|
08-10-2010, 09:13 PM
|
 |
Heretic Prime
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: On the Border, by the Sea. Texas!
Posts: 5,457
Points: 22,644, Level: 46 |
Level up: 10%, 906 Points needed |
Thanks: 1,107
Thanked 3,533 Times in 1,443 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
Neodesha cages rule! for boas.. In My Opinion.. Unfortunately, they went out of business and the new people online saying they have them do not reply to anything short of the C-Card... Maybe not even then.. since I have not had the temerity to go so far!
.
About the others.. I have some Vision caging, it works OK. Of the Boaphile cages I know nothing.
.
Have a great day!
|
08-11-2010, 10:58 PM
|
 |
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl
Posts: 468
Level up: 21%, 158 Points needed |
Thanks: 109
Thanked 62 Times in 57 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
I was in your shoes. I was determined to get a vision but I found a deal on a Boaphile I couldn't pass up. I'm really happy with it. I have not owned any other name brand cages, but I will buy another Boaphile in the future.
good luck
|
08-17-2010, 01:16 AM
|
 |
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
have you considered neodesha? they a little expensive but are classic as {heck}. vision cages are a little cheaper than boaphile and i think vision cages are great u even can put in a basking light if you get the right tank. do your homework explore your options and never accept less than you feel you deserve.
Last edited by morti; 08-17-2010 at 01:25 AM.
|
08-17-2010, 01:18 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
Home Page ummm yes they do still make neodeshas. there is the website. good luck. and i have 8 footers if you are interested the price is 2500 for a rack of two and you can divide into 6 cages. these are discontinued and are available for pickup only
|
08-17-2010, 01:19 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
npicages.com is neodeshas website now.
|
08-17-2010, 04:43 AM
|
|
Regular RTB User
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl
Posts: 468
Level up: 21%, 158 Points needed |
Thanks: 109
Thanked 62 Times in 57 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
I can get a really good deal on a 4' neodeshas. But their racks are expensive (to stack them) and they don't seem to have many options. I do like Visions, but then I also really like the boaphile. to each his own. 
|
08-18-2010, 06:03 AM
|
|
The Resident Morelia Nut
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 3,292
Points: 11,368, Level: 32 |
Level up: 17%, 582 Points needed |
Thanks: 1,157
Thanked 1,765 Times in 972 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
You can easily build your own rack out of 2x4s for the Neodeshas:
I had some of the square 4 foot and "6 foot" (actually 5.5ft) Neodeshas for a while, but upgraded to AP. I thought I loved the Neodeshas, but realized they looked ugly! There was too much wasted space and they were a ugly urate yellow!
__________________
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
.
Kyle Finn
Ghostfish Herps - High quality carpet pythons and boa constrictors
iHerp - Do you?
|
08-18-2010, 06:05 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
yeah that rack made for those neodeshas looks very beautiful. considering that neodesha racks cost more than the cages do.. which is stupid in my opinion. but that is a job well done.
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to alexjtrejo For This Useful Post:
|
|
08-18-2010, 06:10 AM
|
|
The Resident Morelia Nut
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 3,292
Points: 11,368, Level: 32 |
Level up: 17%, 582 Points needed |
Thanks: 1,157
Thanked 1,765 Times in 972 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
I love the small arboreals, would like to get 3 more now that they're making them again. perfect size for male IJ carpets, chondros, amazons, and juvie female carpets.
__________________
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
.
Kyle Finn
Ghostfish Herps - High quality carpet pythons and boa constrictors
iHerp - Do you?
|
08-18-2010, 06:16 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
yeah swell job. wish i could post pics of my set up....
|
08-18-2010, 06:45 AM
|
|
Your Sick Uncle Morti.
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 10,990
Points: 77,990, Level: 86 |
Level up: 80%, 360 Points needed |
Thanks: 3,043
Thanked 5,816 Times in 2,622 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
I currently have one neodesha, and I have used several in the past.
I cannot recommend them due to their shoddy, non-stackable design, their tendency to change color, and the ultra thin, easily crackable material. Back when they were the only cage out there, they were the best. The world has progressed and left them behind.
__________________
|
08-18-2010, 08:14 AM
|
|
Newbie to RedTailBoa.net
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
Level up: 97%, 3 Points needed |
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
mines are fine. and the 8 footers are stackable and so are the 48 and 36 but you must have the rack to accomodate it. i am a firm believer in if it aint broke dont fix it... but i do love boaphile and vision... but i also love the rare hard to find stuff that holds its value ie. ''neodeshas" . especially with my boas.
|
08-18-2010, 03:56 PM
|
|
That guy.
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 616
Level up: 90%, 32 Points needed |
Thanks: 36
Thanked 566 Times in 272 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
The only things I don't like abut Boaphile cages are that they stain really easily.....so if you have anything other than a black cage, its going to get ugly pretty quick. Also,the standard 4x2x1 models used for boas are IMO, too short. When removing large snakes from them, it can be a little difficult and you'll scrape the snakes belly on the edge of the cage, which to me is worse than nails on a chalkboard.
__________________
They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth.-Henry Beston
|
08-18-2010, 03:57 PM
|
 |
Sammy's Loveable keeper
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SomePlace in the NW
Posts: 14,538
Points: 32,838, Level: 55 |
Level up: 81%, 212 Points needed |
Thanks: 4,460
Thanked 2,890 Times in 2,417 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
Sorry for the off topic post
Now please read this thread.
http://www.redtailboa.net/forums/jus...rtb-worth.html
I will be posting this on everyone's thread until we hit our goal.
__________________
If all else fails, read the directions.
0.1.0 BCI Sammy, 1.1.0 Royal Python Bonnie & Clyde, 0.0.1 Corn Snake Anakin, 0.1.0 JCP Leia
Fallen Pets
leo's(RIP Scooter, Skipper RIP),Rat (RIP Lucy RIP), Boa (RIP Phoenix)
America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She well knows that by enlisting under other banners than her own, were they even the banners of foreign independence, she would involve herself beyond the power of extrication in all the wars of interest and intrigue, of individual avarice, envy and ambition, which assume the colors and usurp the standards of freedom. – John Quincy Adams (1821)
|
10-05-2010, 06:06 AM
|
|
RTB Aficionado
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 792
Level up: 59%, 164 Points needed |
Thanks: 189
Thanked 264 Times in 169 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
So I still haven't bought cages. And now I have come across PVCcages.com stuff. It seems pretty comparable to boaphile in design but might be a little less expensive. Anybody have any experience with these cages?
|
10-05-2010, 06:30 AM
|
|
Your Sick Uncle Morti.
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 10,990
Points: 77,990, Level: 86 |
Level up: 80%, 360 Points needed |
Thanks: 3,043
Thanked 5,816 Times in 2,622 Posts
|
|
|
Re: Boaphile v. Vision
Quote:
Originally Posted by james.w
So I still haven't bought cages. And now I have come across PVCcages.com stuff. It seems pretty comparable to boaphile in design but might be a little less expensive. Anybody have any experience with these cages?
|
They are not really all that comparable. They are the same price (or a little more) and they are shipped disassembled.
__________________
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Railway Line Champion!
