Enclosure Help.

[Layzboy_6294]

Hey all,

Ive decided to buy a Stimson's python and was just curious on what sized enclosure i would need.
I have found one through ebay that no one bid on so, ive contacted the seller and offered $200 for the set-up. The dimensions of the vivarium are 90cm wide x 60cm high x 55cm deep and it comes with a u.v light, thermostat and heat lamp which are all wired up. The lights are also covered by cages.
Is this set-up good for the above mentioned snake and is it a good price?

Thanks.

[Layzboy_6294]

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^^^ Pics of the enclosure.

[dickyknee]

looks like a good price , but MDF is not very good for cages IMO , unless sealed very well , it will swell very easily

[symon]

you should be able to get a melamine one at that price off ebay maybe minus the covers though
symon

[chloethepython]

i have an adult stimmie in exactly the same size enclosure
but i would paint it or seal it

[Layzboy_6294]

Hey,

Thanks for the quick replies but, i think its a good price for what im getting and trying to find a decent sized enclosure cheap in S.A can be abit of a headache.
My last enclosure was made from the same material but i used a waterproof paint on the inside and never had a problem with it, although cleaning it was a different story.
I will be painting the inside blue with a waterproof paint after ive sealed it all properly and stain the outside. Then the hunt for a nice python to occupy the space

Thanks guys for all your help.

[Layzboy_6294]

Just reading about these click clack tubs. Does that mean if i buy a juvenile python it wont need an enclosure straight away? If thats the case, i can get a python sooner than later and try and find a melamine enclosure. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Layzboy_6294]

^^^ Little help please

[ben1200]

It all depends on the size of the snake, a small snake will be stressed in a large area, i keep all my hatchlings in a clickclack till around 6-12months increasing the size container as they grow.

[ben1200]

i keep my adult pair in am enclosure similar to the one above and they are 90cm long

[Layzboy_6294]

Cheers ben1200,
So what sized click clack will i need for a juvenile and do i just need a heat mat (ie, no lights, etc)?

[ben1200]

what do u mean by a juvenile how old i keep my hatchies in a chinese food container 6month to a yearling in a cage around 30-45cm once 18months in an enclosure. but others will prob do other sizes too.

[Layzboy_6294]

Thanks again ben1200. That was very helpful. By juvenile i mean older that a hatchling but younger than a yearling. Im yet to get a python but, i will have one soon. I will probably go for a yearling though.

[dragon lady]

Habitats are available at Reptile City.....set up or if you want solid glass ive got a # for Aquariums Direct...great bloke & you can get ware house price rather than shop prices!... pm me for details if needed

[Layzboy_6294]

Thanks for the advice dragonlady ( i used to call my ex's mum that ). I bought my last enclosure from Reptile City. The one im thinking of buying is similar except its not painted or stained yet (plan on painting the inside blue and stain/varnish the outside) and the cords are all hidden.