My New Outdoor Enclosure... well kind of

[MasSalvaje]

I decided to turn my window well into a nice little outdoor enclosure for a pair of T. e. vagrans I have. I sealed it with a screen top (probably against fire code ), put in an outdoor outlet, and set up a waterfall and a heat lamp on a timer to give a constant basking spot. It is facing west so it gets afternoon natural sun but never too hot. From the temps I have measured they stay warmer than the outside lows and a bit lower than the outside highs. I am working on putting in some verticle decor and hides to give them even more space.

These pics are of the pair after being in there for a few hours. Lows still drop too low to be out all night so they spend limited time out there for now but they seem to like it so far.







Let me know what you think, especially if you have any concerns with the functionality.

-Thomas

[ssssnakeluvr]

looks real nice!!!!! just make sure the rocks are blocked in place real well...they will squeeze in between and could cause them to fall....

[guidofatherof5]

What a great idea. Never thought about using a window area like that. None of my basement windows would be big enough. I like your thinking, though.
Make sure the area is secure against predators. Coons, opossums, cats and what ever else might eat your snakes.

[MasSalvaje]

Thanks guys,

Don the slate pieces are stuck together with some construction adhesive so they should be ok, the river rocks are loose but they should be ok.

Steve it is a pretty big space. It measures about 4' in width and about 2.5' at the deepest part. The only predators I have around here are cats but they should be held at bay by the double construction screen. I will snap some pics tomorrow of the top.

-Thomas

[ssssnakeluvr]

cool!!! looks nice! make sure it will keep out raccoons too...got tons of them out here!!! I pick them up off the side of the road frequently!!!

[Sid]

Neat idea, Thomas. Looks good.

[drache]

that looks nice, but I can't quite envision the whole thing

[Isisnofret]

I like it, it looks good

[Stefan-A]

I like the idea.

[gregmonsta]

Good job ... looking forward to more pics.