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My future display

raynefyre

raynefyre

Taste the Rainbow
Got kinda bored tonight, fiancee is sound asleep already lol, so i decided to design my future snake display:

-at the moment it will be 4'7" tall by 5'3" long, but i will probably add another row of display cages to make it taller and hold two more adults.
-the display cages are the same size as a 20 gallon long tank, 30"x12"x12"
-the shelving I plan to keep sterilite containers of babies in, each cubicle is 7"x14"x12"
-the cabinet will be used to hide electronics like the thermostat and cables as well as store other excess supplies.

Ideas, comments, suggestions all welcome. I wanna perfect this as much as possible before I build it, so any pro secrets shared would be AWESOME! :) Also I am a master carpenter and builder, so I have access to pretty much everything possible so don't worry about ideas being over the top, lol.
Thanks in advance!

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That looks awesome! The only thing I would change is to add ventilation to the larger display cages. I don't think it's absolutely necessary, but it couldn't hurt. :)
Now I have one question: Can you build one for me too? :laugh:
 
Thanks Jen :)

Here's the display with the extra row, I like it a lot better now, its 5'9" tall now.
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Suzy said:
That looks awesome! The only thing I would change is to add ventilation to the larger display cages. I don't think it's absolutely necessary, but it couldn't hurt. :)
Now I have one question: Can you build one for me too? :laugh:
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I didnt draw them in the picture but I planned on possibly adding 4 vent holes in the front plexi glass and definitely using peg board on the backside so my babies dont suffocate.

Haha, I could totally build you one Suzy, I just have no clue how much shipping would be O_O but if you really wanted one I would be delighted to make you one! :D
 
raynefyre said:
I didnt draw them in the picture but I planned on possibly adding 4 vent holes in the front plexi glass and definitely using peg board on the backside so my babies dont suffocate.

Haha, I could totally build you one Suzy, I just have no clue how much shipping would be O_O but if you really wanted one I would be delighted to make you one! :D
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That makes sense! As long as you've got ventilation for them, that's all that matters. :) And I really like the 2nd one with an extra row! That looks awesome.

Maybe one day, i'll commission you to build something for me. Shipping would be absolutely insane, so i'd have to make a trip up there. :D
 
Suzy said:
Maybe one day, i'll commission you to build something for me. Shipping would be absolutely insane, so i'd have to make a trip up there. :D
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Im planning this thing will be really big and heavy, so when you do bring a friend (or 2 or 3) and a truck! :p
 
Im pondering as far as the floors of the cages go, any ideas for what to use to line the floor? I dont want bacteria and moisture to build up in the wood.
 
raynefyre said:
Im pondering as far as the floors of the cages go, any ideas for what to use to line the floor? I dont want bacteria and moisture to build up in the wood.
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My husband is planning on building something along these lines (though much smaller, we only have one corn (for now!)), and was talking about cutting a piece of plexi to fit the bottom, then using a non-toxic caulk to seal the edges to the sides and back.

There is probably an easier way to do it, but that's all I've got!
 
PS:

Is it easier to have the doors swing down vs. up? I've seen people make them both ways, but was wondering if there was a "plus" to this design that they weren't mentioning.
 
I have the door swing down on mine because then I can have both hands free. If the door swings up, you'll have to be holding it up the entire time with one hand.
 
That looks awesome. Only addition I could think of would be a litter dam at the front if you are planning on using a loose substrate like aspen so it doesn't fall out. Also, another suggestion for the floor, we just had a custom unit built and the guy installed linoleum in the bottom.
 
I like it, but I'd make the top one all one cage with a slot to divide it into two, so you'll have somewhere to put a larger snake.
Most displays are lined in melamine to prevent water damage and can be purchased in sheets at any home improvement store.
 
Recently I went back and changed my design, after many people's helpful inputs on the drawing. :)

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It's 5'6" tall x 5'1.5" wide x about 18" deep

The top and bottom rows of display are 30" x 12" x 18".
The middle row of display cases are 30" x 18" x 18".

Below is a cabinet, which would be hinged on the inside on the bottom so the door could fold down just like the display doors. I would only use it for access to the cables and thermostat. To hold it closed I would probably use magnetic latches like this one:

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Marica said:
That looks awesome. Only addition I could think of would be a litter dam at the front if you are planning on using a loose substrate like aspen so it doesn't fall out. Also, another suggestion for the floor, we just had a custom unit built and the guy installed linoleum in the bottom.
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I want to use 1/2" melamine and the border around the bottom of each level where the hinges are is 3" tall. that way I get that lip for substrate, etc. Sorry I didn't clarify that before.
 
amanda007 said:
PS:

Is it easier to have the doors swing down vs. up? I've seen people make them both ways, but was wondering if there was a "plus" to this design that they weren't mentioning.
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The design looks awesome! Couple things I thought of:
1-doors that swing up have a potential to come down, on your head, on your snake. We have upward swinging doors at the shop and Ive been knocked damn near unconscious once. Better go down IMO.
2-My racks are made of wood coated with white (the name escapes me)
that might work. Ive also seen metal trays custom cut to fit with 2" lips, then the tray being siliconed in.

Either way it looks like it will be really nice~best of luck. And if your trying to think of what we would all like for Christmas I think that's the way to go. One each member should do! :laugh:
 
Some of the other plans out there use melamine for the floors. Have you looked into that? Can't wait to see the finished product. Who know I may have to put one on order from you. Or at least buy the plans.
 
I thought that melamine was deemed unsuitable for use near pets, because it was toxic and could cause renal failure. That, and isn't it unsuitable for use near heat sources for long periods of time, because it causes the melamine to decompose? Hm...
 
Now I'm getting really confused. o_O Lol.

I first started with the idea of using OSB board then I was told melamine is better. Now melamine is bad? I don't know what to use anymore.. except someone told me about using stuff called expanded pvc or something? He said it would create a lighter, better quality product.
 
melamine

Brian Barczyk (BHB Reptiles/snakebytes.tv) uses melamine racks and has over 30,000 snakes. I would think that is fine.

Personally, I just use osb, cheaper and not nearly as heavy.
 
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