The Corn Snake Forum
The Corn Snake Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Members | Search | FAQ
 All Forums
 Corn Snake Posts
 Snake related D.I.Y
 what wood to use ?

Note: You must be registered in order to post a reply.
To register, click here. Registration is FREE!

Screensize:
UserName:
Password:
Format Mode:
Format: BoldItalicizedUnderlineStrikethrough Align LeftCenteredAlign Right Horizontal Rule Insert HyperlinkInsert EmailInsert Image Insert CodeInsert QuoteInsert List
   
Message:

* HTML is OFF
* Forum Code is ON
Smilies
Smile [:)] Big Smile [:D] Cool [8D] Blush [:I]
Tongue [:P] Evil [):] Wink [;)] Clown [:o)]
Black Eye [B)] Eight Ball [8] Frown [:(] Shy [8)]
Shocked [:0] Angry [:(!] Dead [xx(] Sleepy [|)]
Kisses [:X] Approve [^] Disapprove [V] Question [?]

 
   

T O P I C    R E V I E W
cornelious Posted - 03/04/2013 : 07:41:27
Was thinking of making my corn snake a shelf in his Viv, if I made it out of wood what would be best to use and would I have to varnish it ? If any one knows of any good ideas would be very welcome
10   L A T E S T    R E P L I E S    (Newest First)
cornelious Posted - 04/04/2013 : 01:00:37
Yeah I did see somewhere about furniture board so may give that a go :)
a33272 Posted - 03/04/2013 : 22:55:41
quote:
Originally posted by 10683306

i would just use beech or MDF its all "vivexotic" use and again no need to varnish it as long as its not rough on your skin which beech shouldn't be


Mdf would need sealing because it doesn't like moisture so needs varnishing. Vivexotic use furniture board which is made from Chipboard not mdf.
10683306 Posted - 03/04/2013 : 20:49:20
yeah i agree with screws as long as they don't protrude the enclosure.
Foxtrotsierra Posted - 03/04/2013 : 13:33:25
Glad you found it helpful

Looking forwards to pics of you finished product when it is done!
cornelious Posted - 03/04/2013 : 12:56:24
Great advice :D very appreciated, thank you :D
Foxtrotsierra Posted - 03/04/2013 : 10:40:38
cornelious This I can help with. My husband is in the middle of sorting out plans for my girl's big girl home, and has done extensive research into this kind of stuff.

I have just had a look at his plans (he has sited sources etc for it) and nails and screws are fine, as long as they only go wood to wood, not into the viv (i.e. so that the screw head is visible in the viv).

If you make it up and use the screws so that they are on the outside, none of them on the inside of the viv at all, and then use any sealant that is suitable for fish tanks, you will be fine. This is a great "How To" that he found

http://frozenreptile.co.uk/blog/reptile-articles/diy-vivarium

Any questions give me a shout and I will mither himself for more details happily
cornelious Posted - 03/04/2013 : 10:24:10
Would it be ok to use nails ??
cornelious Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:35:03
what about sticking it together, glue, I ? i Don't know
cornelious Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:18:11
That's perfect thankyou :)
10683306 Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:02:21
i would just use beech or MDF its all "vivexotic" use and again no need to varnish it as long as its not rough on your skin which beech shouldn't be

The Corn Snake Forum © 2000-11 thecornsnake.co.uk Go To Top Of Page
Snitz Forums 2000