After finishing the roller coaster, I wanted to have a smaller project to work on. I have had a snake for a while, but have never been happy with her enclosure. It was a relatively small tank that didn’t look very nice and didn’t suit her well. As a result, I decided to build her a custom enclosure. This new tank would be built out of ¾” birch plywood, as birch is water resistant and is not an allergen to snakes. The pieces were designed in Fusion 360, and then routed out on the ShopBot at Pumping Station. Using the ShopBot allowed for precise cuts, which would aid in assembly later. After assembling, I coated the inside with DryLok paint to keep the inside wood from absorbing water over time. The outside was painted a greyish blue color that accents the color of her scales. Lighting strips were installed around the edges of the top, allowing for a subtle light source, mimicking the sun. Plexiglass was used for the front windows, as it is very light and safe for animals. I hope you enjoy the pictures below.
