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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

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Boaphile Cage Stack (Madison, WI)

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I don't really need these cages any longer, so I've decided to let them go to free up some space. I've had them for about a year and a half, and have housed everything from ball pythons to button quail in them. They're in great condition with one exception... reptile feces stained some of the plastic. I wasn't real happy about that. The stains are all on the floors or lower sides and are hidden when bedding is put in the cages, but no chemical I've tried will get the stains out. Aside from that, I've been very happy with them, and would hang on to them if it didn't take up so much room (the stack is nearly 7' tall). No chips, scratches, etc. -- Just poop stains.

Anyhow, here's the breakdown of the cages:
(1) 421 "Condo" 48"x24"x11.5"
(2) 421 "Townhouse" 48"x24"x11.5"
(2) 422 "Townhouse" 48"x24"x17.5"
(1) 421 "Pedestal" 48"x24"x11.5"

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I opted for the black hinges on all of the cages because I thought the metal ones looked cheap, and all of them have the under-cage heat. I added fluorescent lights to the Townhouses, but those can be ripped out if you don't want them. (There's two repti-cliffs in two of the townhouses, but they're just attached with velcro)

I'm selling them as the stack, and not individually. I paid $2010 for the stack originally from Boaphile Plastics, but will let them go for $1000 cash if you come pick them up. (Madison, WI) I might consider helping with a delivery within a short distance but I'd have to borrow a bigger truck, etc. etc. and would rather someone just pick them up.

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PaulSage said:
They're in great condition with one exception... reptile feces stained some of the plastic.
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Most people don't think of it as a "cleaner", but hydrogen peroxide will take out most biological stains. Just soak some gauze pads with it and leave them to dry out. Works great.
 
jaxom1957 said:
Most people don't think of it as a "cleaner", but hydrogen peroxide will take out most biological stains. Just soak some gauze pads with it and leave them to dry out. Works great.
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You know, I tried hydrogen peroxide but apparently I didn't let it sit long enough to do any good. I let some paper towels soaked in it sit on stains in two of the cages overnight and it did help quite a bit. The stains are much more faded than they used to be, altough still slightly apparent. Anyway, THANK YOU for the tip!


dallas spergin said:
are u interested in any trades for ball morphs? thx.
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No thank you.
 
Hello-

I also am in Madison. I have 2 milksnakes in their Juvenile cages now, I was wondering if it is possible to by two townhouse sections, or if the whole cage is being sold as a unit. I have several Reptariums that I am not using, if you need any.

Thank you,
Kate Holmes (608) 338-9659
 
was wondering if youd sell the 421 condo seperate ? interested in any trades ?
 
Sorry folks, I sold the whole unit last night. Thanks though.
 
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