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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/06/2009 : 16:52:25
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I have been converting the top of my rather large computer cabinet in a viv for mojo as he's getting a little large for his faun imo. Just thought I'd show you the progress so far.
This is it before I started minus the roller shutter part
Here I have added the runners and the bits they attach to, also test fitted a vent in the original hole that was in for plugs and wiring etc...
I was advised to have vents lower in the cool end and vice versa, so working around the original hole decide to have 4 vents, also helping circulation as its near the wall, not right against it. I have also silicone sealed all the joints with aquarium sealant
I used double sided sticky tape to added a background
I've ordered glass today which will be ready for wednesday, then just need to add all his bits and pieces and its home sweet home, I cant wait. |
1.0.0 Hypo Striped Corn (Mojo)
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Budaholic
Yearling
United Kingdom
689 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:20:12
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That's all looking pretty smart there Mick.
Converting existing furniture is definately the best way to go I reckon, providing the dimensions are suitable!
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:24:55
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Cheers bud, I wish this had been a bit deeper (its 31"w x 12"d x 12"h), but he's still quite small so should be fine for a year or so, just wanted him to be able to straighten out if he wanted, if you know what I mean...
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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:33:05
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| looks vey good. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:38:14
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| that's cool, i've only got one bought viv, the rest are all furniture conversions or complete new builds from Ikea wardrobe pieces |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:39:58
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| Looking good mick, I like that its only part of the desk and not the whole thing. Is the background very secure? Wouldnt want the snake to get near the tape. |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:44:38
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cheers everyone
Matty, i bloomin hope so, you should know by now not to make me worry lol
Well i tried to remove it after the first time i fit it coz it was wonky and was a bugga to get off, so hoping it will be fine ;) |
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BlueTongueDan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:52:34
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| Cheers Dan |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:23:10
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It's awfull,I think Mojo better come live with me!!! 
Seriously great conversion that should last at least a couple of years, by then you'll have another young 'un to go in there anyway.
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3.2.0 corns 0.3.1 Leopard Geckos, 0.1.0 Mad Staffys 1.0.0 Moggie. 1.2.0. Devils in training.
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:38:43
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Originally posted by Tizzy
It's awfull,I think Mojo better come live with me!!!
Seriously great conversion that should last at least a couple of years, by then you'll have another young 'un to go in there anyway.
PMSL I read the first bit and thought cheeky ........!!!
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:02:34
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The small cavity at the top where the roller shutter is will also be a nice space to hide the stats and plugs as well.. 
Bonus. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:10:36
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| never thought of that, nice one ;) |
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
428 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:13:24
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cool, now you can be on here and watch mojo at the same time!!
(i bet that was the intention all along ) |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1188 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 21:31:28
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| Nice one mick, like it. Just got to order some bits for mine then i can finish it off and get my royal. Dont forget to post some picks when it is finished. |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2009 : 22:08:03
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| Cheers mate, you too ;) |
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Flatpack63
Hatchling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2009 : 12:48:21
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| Looking great so far. Great use of space. |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2009 : 14:10:55
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| Cheers mate ;) |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2009 : 15:28:48
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how much was the glas?
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2009 : 15:40:42
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well... i was getting quotes between £30 - £60 for 4mm toughened glass with polished edges
then I read that you can sand the edges smooth with fine wet n dry sandpaper, which I tried on an odd piece i had lying around and it worked (haven't tried on the glass for this as just got it today)
The 2 i eventually got cost me a total of £12.08...BARGAIN!!!
The place I got it from does its own toughening saving on the price prolly.
I did LOTS of shopping around ;) HTH |
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