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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/10/2008 : 07:44:20
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| Just wondered if any one had any tried and tested ways of making nice, neat holes, before I let Lewy lose on it with a Black and Decker super drill? |
 
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BlueTongueDan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1462 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 09:57:27
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I use a drill, but measure it up first and it looks quite neat :)
Or you could melt holes into it, but its more effort and doesnt look as nice =p |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
937 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 11:22:17
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| i used a drill for mine and looks quite tidy |
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 12:53:57
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| I used a scissors and a knife, looking back on it its not the best way but its neat and tidy! |
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Posted - 11/10/2008 : 13:58:21
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| i do same as be |
cb07 - male - corn snake
cb07 - male - red tailed boa
cb06 - female - salmon pink tarantula
wc - male-female - asian forest scorpions
indian stick insects
2 african land snails
soon to be mine-
4 red bellied toads or a emperor scorpion cant decide :P |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 14:08:25
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| drill then sandpaper the edges to get rid of any sharp bits. DON'T press too hard or the plastic will split - i know from experience! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 18:10:50
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| Yeah i just use a light drill. Make sure you dont leave any sharp bits and its easy-peasy |
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 18:38:30
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| drill inside to outside will leave any sharp bits out side the viv out of reach... |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 19:57:24
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Originally posted by dazb
drill inside to outside will leave any sharp bits out side the viv out of reach...
I see the logic but i usually drill from the outside then finish with sandpaper - that way if you scuff some of the plastic when rubbing it down the marks don't show as they're underneath the lid..... that's GP logic! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 17:53:45
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Thanks for all the answers...
...now how many holes would I need to put in it if I'm housing a BRB? I need to keep the humidity pretty high- around 70-80% |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 18:07:33
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| start with few holes. Make the set up, then you can always add more if the humidity is too much. Its easier to add more than to make less. |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
4379 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 18:19:17
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| Ask Magneticblue, I remember him fretting over a similar thing recently. |
www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum
Location: Rotherham
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1400 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 21:20:44
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| don`t forget high humidity needs good ventalation |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2008 : 18:35:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Kazerella
[purple]...now how many holes would I need to put in it if I'm housing a BRB?
That depends how big they are.
One of mine is in a temporary RUB with holes at the side, at opposite ends. Works fine. He hasn't suffocated. I would start small, with a few holes, test the humidity before you add the snake. You can then add more holes if needed. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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