CAROLINACUSTOMCAGES Carolina Custom Cages Terrarium, Extra-Tall Large 36Lx18Dx36H, Easy Assembly

Backstory-(We use this for gerbils but are looking into purchasing other sizes for our dart frogs and our gecko) We had originally been using a 50 gallon aquarium for our gerbils. Being 5’2 I struggled to interact with the boys and even clean their tank without using a ladder and nearly climbing inside of the tank. So I began my mission to find an easier enclosure for us to use. We have several exo terra tanks with front swinging doors for our other four legged children, but the front ventilation strip is made of plastic which our boys would destroy so we started looking for other alternatives.Review-This enclosure was exactly what we were looking for and arrived in perfect condition! We purchased the 36x18x36 enclosure for the same price as a tank half the height at our local pet shop; so price wise it is well worth the money. I was very impressed with the quality and attention to detail of the tank. Had we discovered these tanks when we were getting our home ready for the arrival of our dart frogs and gecko we definitely would have purchased another size for them, which brings me to one of my biggest “complaints”. These tanks sell our incredibly fast and don’t seem to be in stock often, particularly in the smaller sizes.The base of the tank arrives already put together for you and features a black glass bottom and allows you to put several inches of water, or in our case bedding. One thing I will say about this tank is it is rather heavy, which for me is a major plus since I do have a dog who likes to put her paws up and watch the gerbils running and now I don’t have to worry about her knocking it over. But just keep the weight in mind when you are putting it together and though I put it together myself if possible I would recommend and extra set of hands to make life alittle easier. Once you have the base where you want it is fairly simple to construct. The rods screw into the base, you slide the track for the glass down over the rods, slide the glass in, and then line up the top mesh and screw it in then you are done. (The shelves you see in the final picture we added ourselves to give the boys more space and are not included.) The lock on the front is nice and the key does come attached to a suction cup so you can keep it close by.This tank was made wonderfully and is a great addition to our home. We highly recommend them and our actually keeping our eyes out for other sizes.

It's wonderful enclosure! It arrived double-packed and boxed, and all pieces were intact. Assembly wasn't hard, but it was my first time putting a terrarium together and the instructions weren't the best. But it looks great, seems durable, and hopefully will soon be a happy home for some critters! When I'm ready for another habitat for other reptiles, it will be a Carolina Custom Cage!

I really do love the tank I received. It seems well made with sturdy materials and good construct, but one of the side glass panels was broken during shipping and unfortunately my frogs can't keep waiting while I work out a replacement. They even did a good job of packing it but I guess I should have known that UPS during the holidays isn't the best time to risk buying a heavy and fragile item. The customer service and return process was VERY fast and easy though, and they seem like a great company. I'll definitely be ordering from Carolina Custom Cages next time I need a smaller tank, I've bought a lot of glass cages and theirs are definitely the best price online or in stores.

Really awesome cage! It is tall enough that we got a branch of drift wood from a bear by lake and stuck it in at an angle so our snake has about 3&1/2 feet of branch to climb on. We bought plants that stick to the glass wall and hang down; those have been his highlight! He’s a ball python close to 4’ long and likes to use the plastic plants to climb from the floor of the cage straight up the side of the glass. He fits completely on the branch when he likes. We also got the rock shaped hide and a large corner water bowl and they have been a hit with Sneaky Snake! The doors open on the front and are only held shut by a small plastic latch at the bottom so if he wanted to force his way out I’m sure he could. But his other cage opened from the top so he still try’s to get out that way. Top is Nic and secure, with plenty of space for heaters and lights. Overall, my snake thinks it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened and we’re very happy with cage as well

Not sturdy, glass is way to thin. I recorded a video while opening the box and it was broken. They gave me a $50 credit to help pay for the fix because Carolinas custom cages did not have the replacement glass or sleeve to send to me. They advised me to find someone local to take care of it. Which does not work because these are "custom" therefore my local guy would not have any of the parts that would work for this type of enclosure. It cost me two times the cost of this enclosure to replace the glass with tempered glass since it is not. I had to seal the enclosure since it was not sturdy nor would it hold humidity. I would pass on this. I also posted a bad review before which seemed to have disappeared