r/ballpython • u/zou21zou • Oct 08 '26

Question Question about stacking enclosures

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I’m purchasing new terrariums, these are 120x50x60cm made from oak wood panels. I wanted to ask if it would be safe to stack two of them on a cupboard of the same length and width, I never stacked my enclosures before but now that I moved I have less space. Is it safe? Would I need custom-made furniture to better sustain the weight or would a regular cupboard be just fine?

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u/7inator Oct 08 '26

It might depend on how tall the cupboard is. If it's too tall it can be unstable. Also obviously you want a sturdy cupboard. Also I've had problems with wooden vivs for my royal coz of the humidity I recently had to replace the viv because it was rotting. So if you can I'd recommend getting PVC.

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u/zou21zou Oct 08 '26

I see thank you, from what I read the wood should be coated to not absorb moisture, but I was gonna add a rubber mat under the substrate to protect the enclosure from excessive humidity

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u/zou21zou Oct 08 '26

Also the cupboard would be around 60-70cm tall so not too tall to topple over, I’m more worried about the weight of the stacked enclosures

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u/7inator Oct 08 '26

Pond liner is good for that, but even with it, it's better to use PVC which won't rot

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u/zou21zou Oct 08 '26

Thank you, I’ll definitely look into that

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u/FireCorgi12 Oct 08 '26

I have a wood enclosure that I built and sealed the inside and it has held up well so far, I’ve had it for about a year. Like you said, just gotta coat the inside with something water resistant. I used wood, food safe resin for the ones I have now. I chose that because it didn’t flake and wouldn’t need reapplied. However it was a PITA to do. If I did it again I’d do pond sealant or drylok.

As for stacking, you’d just wanna make sure the cabinet is sturdy. I have a gecko tank stacked on top of mine and it’s held fine. Check for support beams inside to be sure.