We don’t recommend ceramic heat emitters because they’re not safe for the animal, they can easily overheat and cause injury to your reptile. Some safer options would be radiant heat panels, basking bulbs or heat projector bulbs. We use Arcadia heat projector bulbs in some of our enclosures and MegaRay bulbs in others, both options work great and you'll have to find the safe option that works best for you. Our enclosures also insulate very well so you’ll need a much lower wattage bulb than you would in a glass tank. We always recommend using a high quality thermostat to regulate and monitor your temperatures and checking them with an infrared temp gun as well to ensure the proper temps. We also recommend checking over your enclosure and all heating and light sources weekly to ensure they're all in good condition.  

Since each misting system is a little different and each person would like it placed in a different location, we don't drill holes for them. One of our favorite things about our PVC enclosures is the ease of customization, the material is great to work with so you can make modifications to make it your own. With a household drill and drill bit you can drill any necessary holes for your mister in the exact location of your choosing.

At this time we don't sell, install, or include radiant heat panels. They do however work great in our enclosures and easily install with a couple of screws to secure one to the ceiling of your enclosure. 

Some cages are stackable, we recommend using your discretion and common sense when it comes to stacking. We do not recommend stacking bio-active enclosures. 

Enclosures 4'x2'x2' and smaller can be stacked. We recommend using strong shelves such as pallet racking to stack larger enclosures. 

Learn More About Stacking Here

Because everyone’s lighting needs are different, we created our cages with a variety of lighting options to easily customize the perfect enclosure for your needs.  

LEARN HOW TO HEAT & LIGHT YOUR ENCLOSURE HERE

Light Fixtures: Due to supply chain issues we do not have light fixtures in stock, so that option is not available during the customization process. You can add light fixtures sources elsewhere using wood screws. With ceramic light fixtures inside your enclosure you can create the perfect temps and select how many fixtures you would like. These fixtures can accommodate up to a 250 watt basking or heat bulb or you can use LED bulbs if you just want to brighten up the enclosure without creating more heat. While the fixture can accommodate up to a 250 watt bulb you will not need nor do we recommend a bulb of that wattage, the enclosures insulate very well so you'll need a much lower watt bulb than in other enclosures. We use Arcadia Pro Ceramic Lamp Holder & Bracket in our enclosures. These may ship separate and require installation in the enclosure. Always use a high quality thermostat to monitor and regulate your temperatures. 

Screens: 9” square screens are available for our cages and allow you to place a dome light on top to provide heat and lighting while keeping your reptile protected and away from the light source.

Belly Heat: A belly heat groove is a 11"x11” recess on the underside of the enclosure. This allows you to place a thermostat probe & heat mat underneath your reptile cage. This pairs nicely with our LED lighting and is great for snakes. Heat mats can be found here.

 

*Please note: the options above do not provide UVB, if your reptile requires UVB you’ll need to purchase a UVB bulb & fixture separately and install it yourself. You can also use a MegaRay bulb which provides both heat & UVB together. This can be used in our light fixtures and works great. We unfortunately don’t carry MegaRay products at this time but they can be found on Amazon. You can also use a T5 fixture and UVB bulb as pictured below. 

Our cages ship flat packed, to help save money on shipping fees and to prevent damage in the shipping process.  We designed our enclosures to be easily assembled. A phillips screwdriver is all that’s needed for assembly. 

Check out this awesome assembly video from BioDude!

Yes! We now have both White and Black enclosures!

Yes, totally normal. Just like that new car smell your new enclosure will have an odor for a few days. We suggest getting it all setup and cleaned and allowing it to air out for a few days before moving your animal in. We use all safe and non-toxic materials to create each enclosure. 

A standard 40-gallon breeder tank is 36”x18”x16”.  Kages 48”x24”x24” is equivalent to approximately 110-gallons.  This would make the Kages enclosure almost three times larger by volume. 

We use a non-porous PVC that’s moisture resistant. We recommend purchasing reptile safe silicone so you can seal the seams. Silicone is optional however we recommended it for use with bio-active setups and snakes. Moisture from general use and a bio-active setup will not cause issues with the enclosure. However it is not waterproof like an aquarium meaning it will not hold water.

You can purchase silicone at your local hardware store or on Amazon here. 

Absolutely! We have designed our reptile enclosures to allow for adequate substrate. Our smaller enclosures have a 3” substrate board, our 2 series enclosures have a 4" substrate board, our 3 series enclosures have an 11" substrate board and our 4 series enclosures have a 16” substrate board allowing room to place the perfect amount of substrate for your reptile.   

YES! We have several of our personal enclosures setup bio-active and LOVE it! Our enclosures do not require any special litter guards or plastic liners to be used bioactive. Kages enclosures all come bioactive ready!

Yes, you can attach hammocks, and shelves, to your cage either by screwing them into the wall directly or by using 3M Command Hooks.

How do I care for my Reptile Kages enclosure? 

Here are some general suggestions for caring for your enclosure: These are all handcrafted products and wear over time is to be expected. It is important that you take care of your enclosure. 

General Kage Care: 

• Don't stack things on your enclosure; they are not designed to be used as a shelf/table. 
• Clean with a mild reptile safe soap & lukewarm water, use a soft cloth and rinse well with clean water.
• We use diluted F-10 or a water/vinegar mix to clean our personal enclosures.
• Rinse the cloth or sponge and change water often when cleaning. 
• Do not use razor blades, scrapers, squeegees or brushes.
• Do not use: Lysol, Pinesol, Formula 409, ammonia, or Windex.

 

Polycarbonate Care: 

• Clean with a mild reptile safe soap & lukewarm water, use a soft cloth and rinse well with clean water.
• Rinse the cloth or sponge and change water often when cleaning. 
• Never use a dry cloth, or your hand to wipe clean. Always use a clean wet or damp cloth.
• DO NOT SCRUB.
• Do not use razor blades, scrapers, squeegees or brushes.
• Do not use: Lysol, Pinesol, Formula 409, ammonia, or Windex.