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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
 Posted - 06/10/2010 : 20:02:12
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Hi its a bit previous I know,but I've bought a viv for Loki as it was on offer. He's not going to be in it for absolutely ages but I can take my time getting bits and decorating it now I've read about putting sealant on the interior joins but wondered if it has to be a certain type? Worrying about toxicity. Is there a recommended brand? |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2010 : 20:03:55
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Aquarium sealant is popular I believe. Somebody will correct me if I'm wrong.  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2010 : 20:04:53
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| You can get aquarium sealant, but normal silicone sealant will be fine aslong as it is allowed to air out. Just make sure it isn't one which remains sticky even after it dries out. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
Location: Liverpool |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2010 : 20:34:47
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The issue with normal sealants is that the 'anti-mould' (or anti-fungus) chemical in it can be toxic to snakes. If you can find a sealant that doesn't have that and is not aquarium sealant then I will be impressed.
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2010 : 21:20:01
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| Cheers all for the advice. I'll get some aquarium sealant then. Don't want to take any chances with my baby |
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2010 : 10:47:46
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i spoke to a manufacturer about this a couple of years ago and they would not guarantee the safety of any livestock or fish in prolonged contact with their regular silicone sealant and recommended aquarium grade silicone sealant for use with reptiles.
the reasons being as Kehhlyr stated, above. |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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