The place I live at right now does not have a floor that will hold that level of weight, but I am planning for the long term, and do not want to have to replace this once made even when I purchase a home at some point. So, while it is overkill for the time being, my long term plan will need structural integrity and support. Further, I would much rather the shelf have the capability of supporting far greater weight than is needed, than risk it being at capacity and buckling, cages shattering as a result, and releasing animals much to their detriment. I very much doubt the neighbors would think twice about harming or even killing some of my pets. While this would anger me greatly, I must take every precaution, and therefore responsibility by being well prepared. This is only one precaution of several that I am taking. I also intend a wooden lip to secure cages from both top and bottom, the room will be locked, each cage will be locked, and signage posted. Suffice it to say that if someone somehow managed to access my animals without my permission, they would really have to be trying, and if dealing with me in such an event isn't deterrent enough, I can assure you that many of my current or planned pets pack an unpleasant punch via either tooth, claw, or venom. This is why I absolutely insist upon overkill safety and security precautions.
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