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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
 Posted - 19/10/2012 : 14:33:52
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As you can see in the picture I have layed carpet that looks grass like in the viv rather than substrate. It has worked really well and is easy to clean.
Only problem I have found is securing it to the base to prevent George from hiding underneath.
I know that tape is a big no no. But has anyone got ideas of how to stop him? I have tried weighing it down with no success.
Any other ideas would be appreciated?
It needs to be removed so I can wash it
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 14:34:33
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| Ps this picture is old there is now more hiding places |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 14:51:14
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| I use a hot glue gun x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 15:17:58
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What are snakes like with velcro? Just putting it out there...
Also, how did you secure your rope? I'm planning Apollo's 'big boy viv' and I'm thinking about how to decorate it. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 15:40:38
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| Used a screw through each end then turn into the whole at the top of the viv where the locking screws are to secure the top to the viv |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 15:42:04
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| Velcro sounds good, would this hurt scales? |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 15:45:32
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| I've not heard of anyone using velcro, it just popped into my head. Most velcro is pretty soft in that you can rub the *****ly side with fingers and it is okay. Could attach strips of it on the floor of the viv and sew/attach bits to the underside of the substrate and voila. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2012 : 21:24:26
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| Have now done this. Thanks for the idea |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2012 : 14:57:05
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| Does all velcro have the sticky underneath though? |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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jenjen23
Hatchling
United Kingdom
157 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2012 : 17:29:11
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| Is the velcro sticky-backed? I had some stuck on the back of my thermometer readout to keep it in place, it seemed really well stuck and secure, but it somehow worked loose and basil got stuck to it, luckily I have the tank in my room and he woke me up so I was able to get him free before he damaged himself, but I would steer clear of anything at all sticky! |
0.0.1 Normal Cornsnake, 2 years old - Basil
0.1.0 Crawl Cay Boa, 1.5 years - Luna |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2012 : 22:11:25
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| I use cage carpet and don't bother sticking it down, 8 seems to like it under there so i leave him to it, i just have a spare piece for when it needs cleaning which is weekly! |
 
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
0.2.0 Cave gecko |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2012 : 22:25:50
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quote:
Originally posted by jenjen23
Is the velcro sticky-backed? I had some stuck on the back of my thermometer readout to keep it in place, it seemed really well stuck and secure, but it somehow worked loose and basil got stuck to it, luckily I have the tank in my room and he woke me up so I was able to get him free before he damaged himself, but I would steer clear of anything at all sticky!
That's a very good point. I was thinking attaching the velcro to the grass carpet by sewing or similar and to the base of the viv with silicone or hot glue gun. Personally I wouldn't want anything sticky anywhere near my snakes as I have heard so many horror stories  |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2012 : 14:07:38
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| Hot glue gunned over the sticky side. I did try to sew by hand but then decided I was Failing and need a machine. Decided the glue gun would work best. |
Edited by - Welshlamb on 21/10/2012 14:08:27 |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2012 : 14:51:01
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| I thought about trying wonder web ? What you guys think? |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2012 : 16:37:07
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| Wonder web is that iron on stuff isn't it? Am I right in thinking that once it is cooled down again it isn't sticky, but is binded to the thing it's ironed onto? If so, then I would think it should be okay for snakes. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2012 : 12:33:52
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| I gave up on the wonder web idea and went for glue gun. Has worked really well |
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Securing things inside vivs
