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QueenVic
Yearling

United Kingdom
849 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 15:26:26

I really want to make both my vivariums much fuller and more interesting.
I've been wanting to put a platform high up for a long time, but can't decide the best way to do it.
I've seen hammocks too which are brilliant, and also platforms attatched by string to the roof.

I was wondering if anyone had an idea of how to secure the wood/hammock/string to the roof/walls of the viv without having to drill through.

I realise i'm probably going to have to use screws to make it secure enough for my fatty of a corn, but if any one has any alternatives...?

0.1.0 Normal (Espher)
1.0.0 Snow (Midnight)

2 GALS
1 rat (Jasper)
1 very needy staffy (Coco)

Location: Ossett

ptmbradley
Yearling

United Kingdom
676 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 15:29:33

unless you can make something work with aquarium sealant, I don't know mate.

Corns: 1.1 Anery, 1.1 Butter, 1.0 Carolina, 0.1 Hypo, 1.1 Snow, 1.0 Sunkissed
Boas: 0.1 Arabesque, 1.0 Brazilian Rainbow, 0.1 Crawl Cay, 1.1 Hogg Island X, 0.1 Hypo Hogg, 0.1 Kahl Albino (poss coral)

QueenVic
Yearling

United Kingdom
849 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 15:35:02

hadn't thought of that.
Thought about that glue you can use instead of nails, but im so worried that it might fall off! Don't want a flat corn...

0.1.0 Normal (Espher)
1.0.0 Snow (Midnight)

2 GALS
1 rat (Jasper)
1 very needy staffy (Coco)

Location: Ossett

sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator

United Kingdom
937 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 16:12:44

http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3685

QueenVic
Yearling

United Kingdom
849 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 16:17:09

Thats handy, cheers.
didn't think of putting legs on it.. you may have just cracked it for me

I used to have quite a big plant pot with a peice of wood over the top that fitted into the corner of the viv, but the plant pot was far too big for a base and took up a lot of room.

I'll post pics when i do it!

More ideas would be welcome :D

0.1.0 Normal (Espher)
1.0.0 Snow (Midnight)

2 GALS
1 rat (Jasper)
1 very needy staffy (Coco)

Location: Ossett

Spreebok
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
1135 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 17:53:42

I ended up drilling thin holes and using those small, screw in hooks to hang my snake hammock up! Very sturdy, and if they need the come out, the holes aren't too noticeable! :)

animalcrazy
Hatchling

United Kingdom
327 Posts

Posted - 01/06/2011 : 21:19:04

I have got one of these minus the smaller second platform, it was �7 off ebay called a rabbit shelter, one of my pet shops does them as well Horatio loves it.

Edited by - animalcrazy on 01/06/2011 21:19:58

chrisc
Hatchling

United Kingdom
357 Posts

Posted - 07/08/2011 : 15:52:09

i have made a couple of hide/platforms similar to the ones in the link above but am unsure what varnish to use. ive got some ronsill outdoor wood varnish, is this ok to use?

1.0.0 baird's rat snake, jeff 1.0.0 royal, derek 1.0.0 royal, frank 0.1.0 dog jenny 1.0.0 bull snake, ivan 0.1.0 bull snake, mavis 0.1.0 chilean rose, Bernadette 1.0.0 hognose, chuck 1.0.0 BCI, william

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tarotpodge
Hatchling

433 Posts

Posted - 07/08/2011 : 22:27:56

This is what i have done in my viv. Phoenix loves it

2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana

Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp

United Kingdom
1619 Posts

Posted - 08/08/2011 : 00:56:10

Tarotpodge, I like the idea of the log-raft but not all that sealant gunk holding it together. I would have used 10mm dowel rods instead. Drill straight through the logs, fit oversized dowels then trim and sand flush.

For general sticking of bits to flat surfaces such as your support battens, the likes of "151 Hard as Nails" is pretty reliable. It is solvent free & strong when set. Bits of my kitchen are held together with it and hasn't fallen apart.

Alan.

1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia.

Edited by - Auld Baldy on 08/08/2011 02:45:01

tarotpodge
Hatchling

433 Posts

Posted - 08/08/2011 : 11:14:10

the only reason i used sealant is im a cleaning freak so wanted to make sure it was easier to clean ie no gaps for substrate or poo to fall in to. Personall preferance or i would be obsessivly cleaning them.

chrisc
Hatchling

United Kingdom
357 Posts

Posted - 08/08/2011 : 19:23:54

after doing quite a few google search's and reading through some other forums i have used yacht varnish to cover the platforms i made and are now being left to dry for a few days till the smell/fumes have completly gone

Sta~ple
qeeun speler

United Kingdom
6129 Posts

Posted - 09/08/2011 : 09:58:18

I have like a snake table :P like sexybear :P I bought mine though >.< very simiular to animalcrayz's. It's great as I can freely move it ut the way when I clean! Plus the snakes love it. I unno if I could trust those hammocks with a nice adult sized corn myself even if screwed and nailed in.