Greetings,
I realize this has been hashed out before, but I'm wondering about adult cage sizes. I've commonly seen cage sizes expressed in gallons rather than actual dimensions. I've read that a 30 gallon cage is a good size and this has lead me to think about caging options. I'm interested in picking up a couple of Vision cages this summer as permanent homes for our two Corns.
Because Corns are typically terrestrial critters the height of a cage is of little concern, therefore the surface area of the cage is what I am focusing on. Here are three
Vision cages in my price range:
Model 221: 28x22x12 (~32 gallons) $95.00 <--no lighting option - retro fit?)
Model 215: 28x14x20 (~34 gallons) $135.00
Model 332: 36x28x18 (~78.5 gallons) $180.00
*Note: I arrived at the gallons by multiplying LxWxH and dividing the total by 231 which I believe is accurate.
I'm looking for a cage which is a nice compromise between size and comfort. I don't really want cages that are so large it's difficult to clean and sanitize them, but at the same time I don't want our snakes to be cramped in small cages either.
The third factor is that I'm a cheap SOB but that's another story.
For me the question is whether or not to spend the difference between model 221 or 332? Model 215 is just too small in my opinion. Here is what the total floor space looks like expressed in inches by multiplying length times width.
Model 221: 616 inch. floor space
Model 215: 392 inch. floor space
Model 322: 1008 inch. floor space
If I purchased model 221 I would have to modify the cage to add a lighting option. I don't think this is too big of a deal but it does add a little hassle. At the same time it's a lot easier for me to part with $200 USD rather than $360 (plus freight charges).
Here is some information I would like to help better make a decision:
1) what is more important, the length of a cage or the total available floor space?
2) What are the cage dimensions that you use to house your adult Corns?
3) General opinions?
Thanks.
Cheers,
Jason