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| Chimp276 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:41:56
My new viv arrived today, it is a vivexotic flat pack! Is it essential that i seal the edges will silicone? |
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| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 16:38:41
yeah, just a good stanley blade will work. keep it pretty flat to the surface and it shouldnt dig in. |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 16:29:28
quote:
Originally posted by Chimp276
i didnt choose to ignore it! I will cut it out and use the correct sealant! how do i go about cutting it out?
If you can pull a bit of it up it may just peel off, if not, run a stanley blade down each side and it will come off (careful not to scratch the melamine). |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:32:41
i didnt choose to ignore it! I will cut it out and use the correct sealant! how do i go about cutting it out?
And kellp i believe u ignored some advise because ur OH was saying u cudnt, well that is wat happened with me and my mother this time lol! |
| Kellog |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 07:50:41
I am sorry you used normal sealant, despite the advice given. I know your dad's friend might have used it but the people giving you advice on here (quite a few of them) are corn snake owners and experts and do know whats best. I do hope the sealant doesnt effect your snake if you dont change it. xxx |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 17:50:09
"Normal" selant has chemicals in it to stop mould growing on it. Its not good for the snake. I would cut the selant out and then do it again. |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 13:25:11
fair enough, its your snake after all- I just dont get why people choose to ignore the same piece of advice from lots of different people... |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 12:22:58
well my friends dad makes his own vivs and has like 20 royals, and he said just use normal sealant
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| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 12:12:03
coz of the chemicals thats in it- you REALLY should have used aquarium sealant...  |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 11:54:16
How will it be hazardous wen the snake wnt touch the sealant, plus their is no water for the chemicals in the sealant to diffuse into? Anyhow its too late just sealed it with normal silicone sealant! |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 22:00:59
definitely get aquarium stuff though, normal silicon sealant is potentially hazardous even when the fumes go......... |
| punumbear |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 21:59:06
must get round to sealing mine they are lovely vivs might deck all mine out with those. |
| Remmy |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 21:09:16
quote:
Originally posted by Chimp276
aha well i think ill let my dad handle it, then its his fault!
Good old dad  |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 20:35:43
aha well i think ill let my dad handle it, then its his fault! |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 20:11:16
I sealed my new viv with aquarium sealant and I've never sealed anything in my life! surprisingly, it looked good! |
| Remmy |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:58:12
As above clear aquarium selant. If you dont seal it liquids can get underneath and blow the wood. |
| n/a |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:49:58
yes it is worth doin as they have a long warranty and the warranty is invalid if not ...i buy vivexotic cos they last along time up to 20 years so they claim.....u should have a piece of paper with it telling u the conditions |
| Stumpy |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:28:03
I used clear sealant around the edges of mine and when it dried it looks as if there is nothing there. |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:55:07
cheers matty i will get some tomorrow lol! |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:53:15
Use aquarium selant, it also has the bonus of being clear. |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:48:30
ok think i will do it then, just im awful at it so it will look shocking lol! |
