I have a few reptiles in which I want to make them nice, and possible permanent for life homes/enclosures.
Right now here are the current set ups:
Yellow Niger Uro- Tiled 50 gallon breeder (we used substrate, but I've noticed he's more active with tile) I would however like to maybe do a half/half with tile and substrate. He's about 12" now, so he's got some growing yet. I'm thinking a 75 would suffice once he's full grown, but I could be wrong. I have however, thought of just ordering an already made tank from boa master for him.
2 yellow throated plateds M/F- These guys are currently in a 30 long and it's being shared with a sudan bottegoi at 9". The female is burrowed most of the time, and they are very skiddish. I try not to handle them very much because they may end up hurting themselves in the process. I am thinking of more of a vertical tank as they love to climb. I was thinking if possible about taking a 40 breeder, and setting it up vertically, and somehow adding a screen door or something on the front. I plan on using bark on the back, with some fake plants, and a nice substrate. Give them something a little more natural.
Plated Bottegoi 9"- This guy is going to take some time to grow, and he will more than likely not get much bigger as he was kept in a snake rack for the first year of his life. He suffers from MBD, but he's making a great recovery. I was advised to not make any enclosure in which he could climb because of the potential of him falling and breaking something since his bones are not strong like they should be.. so I was thinking that the 30 gallon long would suffice for him for a little bit longer.. but I was thinking of upgrading to the 50 breeder since I know he will grow a little bit more, but not much. Was thinking of using corrugated piping along the back of the tank, and make it look like a rock background. The piping would be hidden though.
Plated Bottegoi 16"- I just acquired this guy, and he LOVES to climb. He's only content unless he's sitting on my head! I want to make an enclosure in which he can climb. How I would go about that, I do not know.. I am thinking about buying a ferret cage, and converting that into a reptile enclosure. It would have levels for him to climb and chill, and the bottom can still be a nice substrate.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Pics?
Right now here are the current set ups:
Yellow Niger Uro- Tiled 50 gallon breeder (we used substrate, but I've noticed he's more active with tile) I would however like to maybe do a half/half with tile and substrate. He's about 12" now, so he's got some growing yet. I'm thinking a 75 would suffice once he's full grown, but I could be wrong. I have however, thought of just ordering an already made tank from boa master for him.
2 yellow throated plateds M/F- These guys are currently in a 30 long and it's being shared with a sudan bottegoi at 9". The female is burrowed most of the time, and they are very skiddish. I try not to handle them very much because they may end up hurting themselves in the process. I am thinking of more of a vertical tank as they love to climb. I was thinking if possible about taking a 40 breeder, and setting it up vertically, and somehow adding a screen door or something on the front. I plan on using bark on the back, with some fake plants, and a nice substrate. Give them something a little more natural.
Plated Bottegoi 9"- This guy is going to take some time to grow, and he will more than likely not get much bigger as he was kept in a snake rack for the first year of his life. He suffers from MBD, but he's making a great recovery. I was advised to not make any enclosure in which he could climb because of the potential of him falling and breaking something since his bones are not strong like they should be.. so I was thinking that the 30 gallon long would suffice for him for a little bit longer.. but I was thinking of upgrading to the 50 breeder since I know he will grow a little bit more, but not much. Was thinking of using corrugated piping along the back of the tank, and make it look like a rock background. The piping would be hidden though.
Plated Bottegoi 16"- I just acquired this guy, and he LOVES to climb. He's only content unless he's sitting on my head! I want to make an enclosure in which he can climb. How I would go about that, I do not know.. I am thinking about buying a ferret cage, and converting that into a reptile enclosure. It would have levels for him to climb and chill, and the bottom can still be a nice substrate.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Pics?
