96"x24"x24" / 8'x2'x2' Premium PVC Reptile Enclosure

The Kages 8'x2'x2' Premium PVC Reptile Enclosure is one of the largest and most versatile reptile habitats available. Handcrafted in the USA from ½" rigid expanded PVC with premium tempered glass sliding doors, this enclosure is built for serious reptile keepers who refuse to compromise on quality, size, or customization. At approximately 220 gallons of volume, it delivers the kind of enriching, naturalistic space your reptile deserves.

Kages Feature:

• Sleek Modern Design — Clean matte aesthetics that complement any room while keeping your reptile calm and comfortable.
• BioActive Ready — No plastic liners needed. Seal the seams with aquarium-safe silicone and your bioactive setup is good to go.
• Nonporous Matte Finish — Eliminates reflections to reduce reptile stress, and wipes clean in seconds.
• Easy Assembly — Screws and digital instructions included. All you need is a Phillips screwdriver (or a drill to speed things up) and about 20–50 minutes.
• Tempered Glass Sliding Doors — Safer and more durable than float glass, with a deeper top channel for smooth, easy operation. Add door handles and a door lock for a fully secured enclosure.
• Superior Heat & Humidity Retention — Rigid PVC outperforms glass tanks, giving you tighter environmental control with less energy use.
• Made in the USA — Every Kages enclosure is handbuilt in the USA using reptile-safe materials, by reptile keepers with over 30 years of experience.
• Fully Customizable — Choose your venting configuration, belly heat recess, and screen placement to build the enclosure your animal actually needs.
  

CUSTOMIZATION

Build Your Perfect Enclosure

Every 8'x2'x2' Kages enclosure is made to order with the options that matter to you:

• Lighting: No lighting (solid PVC top), multiple sizes of square screens for heating elements, and multiple sizes of rectangular screens for UVB and LED fixtures
• Venting: Back vents only, or add side vents
• Belly Heat Recess: Add to left, right, or both sides, pair with our Ultratherm Heat Pad for a complete belly heat solution

Need something outside these options? Request a custom enclosure quote.

SPECIES RECOMMENDATIONS

The 8'x2'x2' is an excellent permanent or long-term enclosure for:

• Young and adult Tegu (Argentine Black & White, Colombian, etc.)
• BCI Boa (Boa Constrictor Imperator)
• Red-Tailed Boa
• Large monitor species
• And more large reptiles that need real space

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Enclosure
• Screws
• Electronic copy of instructions 

SPECS & DIMENSIONS

Exterior Dimensions: 94" x 23" x 23.5" Volume Equivalent: ~220 gallons

• Material: ½" rigid expanded PVC 
  • Lightweight closed-cell foam
  • Closed cell surface
  • Matte surface finish, great for reducing unnecessary stress on your reptile because they can not see their reflections
  • Vibration and sound absorbent
  • Low thermal conductivity (high insulation value)
  • Lightweight
  • Chemical resistant, non-corroding
  • Non-water absorbing (does not rot)
• Doors: Premium tempered glass sliding doors
• Venting: Upper rear wall slit venting standard; optional side vents available

COMPLETE YOUR SETUP

Don't forget everything you need to finish your enclosure:

• Stick-On Door Lock — Secure your enclosure with a clean, tool-free locking mechanism
• Stick-On Door Handles — Easy-grip handles for smooth daily access
• Lock & Door Handle Bundle — Save when you grab both together
• Ultratherm Heat Pad — Designed to pair with the belly heat recess option
• Kages Hide Box — Give your reptile a secure place to decompress
• Kages Hide Box XL — Sized for larger species like tegus and boas
• Kages Basking Platform & Hide Box — Elevate your basking zone and hide in one piece
• Reptile Bathing Pool with Steps — Doubles as a feeding bowl; great for boas and tegus
• ASI Clear Aquarium Sealant — Recommended for sealing seams on bioactive builds
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SHIPPING

• Free shipping to the Continental United States on all enclosures
• Ships on a pallet via LTL freight - the driver will use a lift gate and bring it to your garage or doorstep
• All enclosures ship disassembled to prevent transit damage; each is hand-built and test-fit before shipping
• Assembly takes approximately 20–50 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver or drill
• Check current lead times before ordering

HEATING RECOMMENDATIONS

We do not recommend ceramic heat emitters (CHEs) in PVC enclosures. Safer, more effective alternatives include:

• Heat projector lamps (e.g., Arcadia Deep Heat Projector) — pair with the Solar Ceramic Heat Bracket for clean mounting
• Halogen basking bulbs — a natural, broad-spectrum heat source
• Radiant heat panels — ideal for ambient belly or ambient air heat
• Under-tank heat mats — choose your belly heat recess and pair with our Ultratherm Heat Pad

Always use a quality thermostat and digital thermometer to monitor and regulate temperatures. Spyder Robotics thermostats are a trusted option in the hobby.

WHY KAGES?

Reptile keepers have been choosing Kages because the enclosures are large, well-built, and designed by people who actually keep reptiles. PVC outperforms glass in almost every measurable way for reptile husbandry — better heat retention, better humidity control, lighter weight, no shattering risk, and a matte finish that reduces animal stress. The 8'x2'x2' is as close to a "forever enclosure" as you can get for most large snake and lizard species.

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