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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
 Posted - 30/08/2011 : 15:24:44
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Hello everyone!  This is a project I have been working on for a while, a Vivarium Coffee Table. It is now finished, and as such I am proud to be able to offer it to anyone who likes it!
The total dimensions are 1m (L) x 50cm (W) x 50cm (H) of the top glass sheet, which itself is 8mm thick toughened and treated glass, so can withstand a fair few knocks and jolts, as you would expect from a coffee table. As the glass is fairly heavy, there is no real need for safety catches/locks, just lift the glass up from one side.
The unit is lit by an MR11 Halogen spot bulb (35W supplied, can use 15-50W bulbs) and an Exo-Terra "Repti-Glo 10.0", 15" (38cm) Bulb with the Lighting Ballast supplied (So in full working order), which caters perfectly to Desert animals such a Bearded Dragons, although I suppose it could house corns and other snakes too if the UV bulb was removed.
Both lights are fully replaceable and interchangeable, so can be adapted to suit a variety of animals. All of the edges are sealed with aquarium silicone sealant, so the unit is mostly waterproof in the habitat area. There is also a metal mesh screen above the flourescent bulb to prevent small animals or prey items escaping into the lighting unit.
I will be selling the unit as seen, including the Sand, 5m Power cable and plug, Lights, Plants but unfortunately not the mug or magazines :)
Due to the size and its fragile nature, I will only be able to collect in person, I live in Epsom, Surrey, just south of London. I would be looking for offers in and around £200 in order to recover costs from the unit, but I just had such a good time building this that I don't want to charge too much, although I am happy to talk or negotiate and listen to other deals!
Any questions please ask. |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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garrie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1148 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 15:38:13
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| The table is stunning, you should be very pleased |
^click for more pics^
Garrie - Halesworth, Suffolk. 1.0 AURYN (fire morph corn) 0.1 Puzzle (Cat) |
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MiffyKnits
Snake Mite
45 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 16:12:34
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| I'm way too far away from you unfortunatly but just wanted to say what a fantastic looking coffee table. Beautifully finished. |
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grudie
Hatchling
United Kingdom
114 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 18:43:31
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| wow that looks fantastic well done you :) |
2 cats murphy and tawney
1 border collie beanie
50 pond koi/gold fish garden frogs
1 snow corn peaches
Love is like peeing your pants,everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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cattNmo
Hatchling
182 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 19:08:42
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Wooo I really like this, but what could I house it hummmm corns, dragons, ect ect I'll show the old man when he get home :)
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Three corns, a dog, a cat, 2 kids and a future husband, Yes its a MAD HOUSE in leicester area.
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 19:16:08
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| wow thats fab, would love it, but am so so far away just too far really, shame hope someone gets to enjoy it though |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 20:21:59
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| ooh thats an awesome bit of craftsmanship however judging by the state of my coffee table would be completely wasted on me id never see my reps lol mines always covered in empire magazines xbox controllers/headsets and half read books lol |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Newbie
Yearling
950 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 22:29:56
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Amazing, just wow  |
1.0.0 Carolina Motley Cornsnake - Vin, 0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Rio, 0.1.0 IJJ Carpet Python - Luna, 0.1.0 Dwarf Sunfire Reticulated Python - Helia, 1.0.0 Royal Python - Jasper, 0.1.0 Spaniel - Jess; RIP Gypsy - a beautiful girl through and through, 0.1.0 Rabbit - Binky, RIP Indy, Jan 2010 - Aug 2011, and Ace, Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 |
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LarkaDawg
Hatchling
442 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 23:13:11
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| Looks fantastic! One question.. how is it ventilated? Amazing job you've done there though :) |
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Diesel1994
Hatchling
United Kingdom
338 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2011 : 23:18:22
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may i just ask, the connectors in the corners of the wood, where did you get them from?
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Owner of Renza Exotics - www.renzapets.co.uk
For all your Exotic & Domestic pet needs |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2011 : 07:20:00
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| Shouldnt the lighting be guarded? Very nice workmanship tho |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2011 : 08:08:18
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Diesel- Knock down fittings, or corner joints, are available from homebase, B+Q or any other hardware store. You just need to buy some screws the right size and hey presto!
Simmy - Yep there could be, that'd be down to the owner to fit one though, but the reason I have left it out is because unlike the other high-power bulbs which are on the market which are heated from above, and thus a good distance away, this bulb is fairly low powered and only gives out light and infra-red, so doesn't get as hot on the front face as the other bulbs would. Also the UV tube doesn't get anything above warm!
Larka - There is a 1/2mm gap around the top edge inbetween the glass and the woodenbox. There is also a gap above the lights which is screened off by a mesh which allows a little more circulation
Thanks for the nice comments so far  |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
782 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 22:56:44
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| that is totally awesome and a brilliant idea very nice work. |
[Quote]
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein. |
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Xina
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
1 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2012 : 19:04:18
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| Hi, is this still for sale? I half a california red corn that is about 1 and a half years old and this is exactly what i was looking for! |
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WannaCornSnakeTeen
Hatchling
United Kingdom
163 Posts |
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danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
369 Posts |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 18:11:50
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| You stole my idea and made it :) lol looks the absolute nuts,was planning on makeing a hexagenal one at some stage. |
1x staffy-Roxy
I x iguana-zilla
Several tessera corns
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Moriarty
Egg
United Kingdom
60 Posts |
Posted - 26/02/2012 : 20:11:23
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| Whoa, I know this is an old thread, but that's amazing! It kind of makes me wish I took woodwork instead of graphics at school, I could of made THAT as my final piece instead of models of zodiac animals... What was I thinking!? Very, very nice! Is it still for sale? |
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EmSquem
Yearling
United Kingdom
525 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2012 : 20:44:31
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| You, man, are an absolute legend :O wish I could do that |
 
1.2.0 corns (Star, Eddie and Scarlet)
1.0.0 Sinaloan milk snake (Harry)
1.1.0 Black Labrador (Berry and Buddy) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 13:23:06
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| Oh wow that is fab! |
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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 18:38:36
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Thanks for the renewed interest!  But afraid not, sold it to someone who bought it for beardies I think!
I'm sure I could find it in myself to make another though 
Bit procey to make though, I was lucky to have a majority of the components to hand, but the glass alone is £50, and the wood and fixings about £30! |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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MsThomson
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2012 : 18:07:09
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| what an amazing table!! great work :) |
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