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caging idea...not the norm

Drizzt80 said:
Laying a tank on it's side is not out of the norm for reptiles. It has been used with some regularity with chameleons, arboreal snakes and arboreal tarantula's. There should be no problems structurally with what you are doing as you are not putting water in the tank . . . duh! :)

D80
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when i meant not the norm, i simply meant, not like will a 20 gal be big enough, or something along those lines. ive mostly seen them done with geckos, but good to see others are experimenting out there as well.

and to everyone---you all totally lost me with the nose rub concerns. maybe if i caught the posts one by one i could have possibly uncerstood it better.

maybe someone can explain it to me better?
 
Nose rub can occur when a snake repeatedly rubs its nose against harsh surfaces, like the wire of a screen door. The snake essentially rubs its nose raw, and it can become infected. Though I have screen tops on all my cages, they are on the top, not the side. My concern was that with the screen on the side, it would be more accessable to the snake, therefore more likely to be rubbed against.

Personally, I don't see how the humidity would be any harder to control in an enclosed Plexiglas tank than it is in a rubbermaid tub. But hey, whatever works for you.
 
well
seeing as how this will be my first attempt with corns, i will most likely just stick to tradition, based on the advice and concerns expressed here

i will stick to my experimenting with vivs limited to geckos for now

i appreciate everyones input on the subject and thank you all!
 
Jungle Habitats makes a product specifically for what you described. He calls the aquarium toppers & makes 2 different types. Mine I use with my Leos. I will eventually be switching ALL of my Leos to this format as it's nice to put to use all of the 10g tanks my Fiance brings home at night after going "junking" with his brother.

http://www.junglehabitatsplastics.com/

I know his web store was hacked and he's trying to fix his site now. Allen can be reached via email at [email protected].
 

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If you want a front-opening viv... why don't you just buy one? Sorry to be obvious lol but it seems to be it's best to go with something designed for its purpose rather than turning this, turning that...
 
Plissken said:
If you want a front-opening viv... why don't you just buy one?
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Because sometimes that's just not the 'American Way' nor is it fulfilling enough for some people. Kinda like Tim 'the Toolman' Taylor syndrome . . . gotta modify and improve. More power, argh argh argh. :grin01: I happen to appreciate the industriousness of the attempt either way. Besides, it's more thank likely cheaper with just a bit of sweat equity.

D80
 
yep, its like thinking outside the box. plus you get that sense of satisfaction of completing something you worked on.
also price is another big reason, show me a front opening viv that can be bought for about $40-$50...thats what it would cost to build what i was thinking, including the tank. i can buy another snake with the money i save, or a really good thermostat
 
Just a note...nose rub can be caused by rubbing on any surface. I have a TX rat snake that rubs her nose all the time, and she is in a rubbermaid.
 
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