Well, after researching the cost of the stuff I need I decided not to go that big for now. I have had an old book shelf out in my garage for a while that hasnt been used in years. I busted out the measuring tape and measured the size of the inside of the shelves, they just so happen to have the same exact measurements as the bottem of my 29 gallon fish tank, which my snake still has plenty of room to move around. The Dimensions are 30 inches wide, 12 inches deep and 13-15 inches tall per chamber depending on the chamber since the shelves arnt exactly all the same distance apart.
So For the backing I have some left over tounge and groove flooring from when we did the floors in the living room. So I put together and cut the stuff for the back of it. I am planning on using heat tape then putting down linoleum ontop of the heat tape on the shelf, so the heat tape will be ontop of hte shelf but under the linoleum.
Here is what I have so far, the flooring for the back isnt nailed down just yet but this gives you an idea.
Now I need to get a sheet of plywood that I can cut to the shape for the face then cut out the holes for the windows/doors. After that I will need to order Heat tape, Thermostat, and the LED lights. After the face is on though I plan on taking silicone and sealing every single chamber so there is no way for any snake big or small to end up in some one elses chamber.
Once I get the heat tape and put it in then I will put down the linoleum down but untill then Im not doing that just yet. I think later today I will cut out the linoleum and get them all shaped right so when it comes time it will be a drop in and done thing.
I still plan on building the BIG viv, but it problubly wont be untill next fall. I figure this will allow me to get a few more corns (either yearlings or hatchlings) or other small snakes. I still do plan on making the monster viv come next fall.
If any one has any imput, I would like to hear it.