BPalmer
New Member
Hi All,
Please accept my apologies if I use incorrect terminology at all as I am new at all things reptile.
I purchased a new member of our family 10 days ago now, a Yearling High Yellow Diamond Python we called "Hunter" and looking for some advice.
He is approx. 950mm long now and I have him in a 600x300x400 enclosure which he loves. I understand that he isn't going to stay small for ever so need to look at upgrading his enclosure within the next few months. I understand fully grown he is going to grow quite large but I would like to ask you all what your recommendations are for enclosures. Some people appear to prefer sliding glass doors, while others use hinged doors. Are there any preferences between the two that you may have personally encountered?
I understand that there are also enclosures that are much taller in height which I think will be more suitable for a Diamond Python to allow him room to climb rather than a longer but short enclosure.
I have seen a few Reptile One Vivariums in local shops, which are 1200 x 600 x 1200 (https://www.reptileone.com.au/products/housing/46167bk). Do you think these would be suitable or am I better off building one myself?
Look forward to any advice that you are all able to provide to ensure I don't look over anything when I upgrade!
Thanks everyone for their time,
Brendan
Please accept my apologies if I use incorrect terminology at all as I am new at all things reptile.
I purchased a new member of our family 10 days ago now, a Yearling High Yellow Diamond Python we called "Hunter" and looking for some advice.
He is approx. 950mm long now and I have him in a 600x300x400 enclosure which he loves. I understand that he isn't going to stay small for ever so need to look at upgrading his enclosure within the next few months. I understand fully grown he is going to grow quite large but I would like to ask you all what your recommendations are for enclosures. Some people appear to prefer sliding glass doors, while others use hinged doors. Are there any preferences between the two that you may have personally encountered?
I understand that there are also enclosures that are much taller in height which I think will be more suitable for a Diamond Python to allow him room to climb rather than a longer but short enclosure.
I have seen a few Reptile One Vivariums in local shops, which are 1200 x 600 x 1200 (https://www.reptileone.com.au/products/housing/46167bk). Do you think these would be suitable or am I better off building one myself?
Look forward to any advice that you are all able to provide to ensure I don't look over anything when I upgrade!
Thanks everyone for their time,
Brendan