What Folks are Sayin'
Your Feedback is Important to us! It is an invaluable asset as we strive to provide you with a superior product that you and your Reptiles will Love! We know...
Read MoreTagged: Reviews
Showing items 1-1 of 1.
Join us and get nice things
Free stuff and general goodness
*By completing this form you're signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time.
★ Reviews
I ordered the TRC 5x2x3 enclosure with the white front, side windows and side vents for my Siberian ratsnake Frank back in 2023. Now, two years and two moves later l can talk about the pros and cons, starting with the cons:
- Shipping was a headache. The cage was so big they sent it via freight on a pallet. This could not be delivered directly to my apartment, so I had to find a friend with a vehicle big enough to hold a pallet and we picked it up at a place in town; when we got home we opened it in his vehicle and carried the individual parts inside. It was a pain in the butt and I wouldn't have bothered with it for any other piece of furniture.
- One of the glass doors had a big scratch on it. I should have contacted Toad Ranch to see if they'd offer a replacement but I was so annoyed with the shipping process that I didn't bother (kinda regret that now.)
- Some of the screws have started to rust, which is unfortunate.
Now the pros:
- This massive cage feels very sturdy and I LOVE the material it’s made out of. It’s easy to clean, looks sharp and each piece is LIGHTWEIGHT, which is important because…
- I’ve moved twice since buying it and had to completely break it down and put it back together each time by myself and it’s held up beautifully. It’s extremely easy to remove the millions of screws with a cordless drill, and actually really easy to re-assemble once you’ve got a feel for how it comes together. You can put the bottom piece on your stand and slide it around as needed to let it hang over enough to expose the bottom screw holes. Start with the side wall, then the front, then the other side, then the back and finally the top.
Additional notes:
- I bought the 22.5” Jungle Dawn LED bar and hung it from the top, near the front. This is a wonderfully powerful light for growing plants, my ZZs and lucky bamboo seem to love it! It is very bright, but if you put it near the front of the cage the upper lip of the front panel will hide it so it’s not directly blasting into your eyes.
- I also installed a radiant heat panel from Reptile Basics on the back wall and it’s worked really well--I just screwed it directly into the wall.
- I did not care for any of the stands offered by Toad Ranch as I wanted the cage to sit higher (and I don’t like the heavy visual weight of their blocky stands.) It is a struggle to find something that’s big and strong enough to safely hold such a large cage--I started with a folding table that was rated to hold 1000 lbs, which fit perfectly but was very utilitarian (read: ugly). I replaced it this week with a larger black desk I found on Amazon which didn’t cost too much but looks really nice.
Overall I am happy with my purchase. My snake has room to grow to his full length, the cage looks lovely all full of plants and the ability for me to break it down and move it by myself (and transport it in a small Honda) is a HUGE plus. I certainly couldn’t do that with a standard glass aquarium! The price was hard to swallow but I really do think this habitat will last as many years as I need it to. The things we do for our pets!
Easy assemble. Instructions were self explanatory. Arrived in perfect condition…everything very well packaged. Our tortoise loves his new home. Would definitely recommend.
Good, quality enclosure. Easy to assemble (though it's good to have two people). Will be a good home for the next 30+ years for my ball python.
I absolutely love my new Toad Ranch enclosure. It is extremely sturdy and perfectly meets my needs for my new bearded dragon. I paired it with the universal rocks ledge background and stand for a polished look. I was able to assemble the unit without assistance easily and I know it will hold up for years to come. The Toad Ranch team was extremely helpful ensuring I'd be available for delivery around the holiday season.
Very sturdy and the perfect size for my bearded dragon thank you so much. I am very satisfied with my order.