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DIY cage questions

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ratsnakes

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ok, I have a blake rat snake that needs a bigger cage, I im ok building hard, time consuming stuff, but my question is this: what kind of door is best? sliding or framed glass? and if framed, folding up, down or two sideways? thanks
 
You shouldn't need to ever clean the top, and it will open to allow you completely inside.
 
3ft deep is going to be hard to clean from the top, unless the tank is on the floor, and you'll still be on your head to do it. I have a 2ft deep aquarium and reaching the bottom is a pain. Is there a reason your making it so tall?
 
black rats are a bit more arboreal than corns, and I always think bigger is better when it comes to cages (to a point).
 
I just got done with my project and I already can tell the huge difference between a top opening and a front opening. It's easier to remove the snakes and ten times easier to clean the tank out. I used sliding glass just because it's a simpler build than having to do hinges and then getting holes cut in the glass for screws and such. That was something I wanted to avoid at all costs. If you got the tools and the knowledge I don't see a major difference. Mine was built just shy of 3 feet long and 2 feet deep and when you have the glass doors slid to one side it offers more than enough of an opening to clean out the tank. Also I don't know how big of hides and other types of material you're putting in but that's something you'll want to consider when doing the door to. 2 hinged doors are going to swing open and offer a lot more space to maneuver larger pieces into the tank than sliding glass doors will. Just some things to consider.
 
thanks for all the input. i think that i will do slideing glass doors AND a hinged mesh top (for adding big wood rock etc.) im going to do a barn theme :)
 
just my $.02 but i'd rather have a front opening cage. all I use are aquariums and they are a pain. I plan on making one in the near future.

-there will probably be less leaning over making it easier to clean.

-easier to stack if needed.

-better for a nervous snake.

can't think of any cons right now LOL. i'm sure there is something.
 
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