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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/04/2013 : 07:41:27
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| Was thinking of making my corn snake a shelf in his Viv, if I made it out of wood what would be best to use and would I have to varnish it ? If any one knows of any good ideas would be very welcome |
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10683306
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:02:21
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| i would just use beech or MDF its all "vivexotic" use and again no need to varnish it as long as its not rough on your skin which beech shouldn't be |
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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:18:11
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| That's perfect thankyou :) |
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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 08:35:03
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| what about sticking it together, glue, I ? i Don't know |
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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 10:24:10
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| Would it be ok to use nails ?? |
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Foxtrotsierra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 10:40:38
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cornelious This I can help with. My husband is in the middle of sorting out plans for my girl's big girl home, and has done extensive research into this kind of stuff.
I have just had a look at his plans (he has sited sources etc for it) and nails and screws are fine, as long as they only go wood to wood, not into the viv (i.e. so that the screw head is visible in the viv).
If you make it up and use the screws so that they are on the outside, none of them on the inside of the viv at all, and then use any sealant that is suitable for fish tanks, you will be fine. This is a great "How To" that he found
http://frozenreptile.co.uk/blog/reptile-articles/diy-vivarium
Any questions give me a shout and I will mither himself for more details happily  |
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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 12:56:24
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| Great advice :D very appreciated, thank you :D |
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Foxtrotsierra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 13:33:25
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Glad you found it helpful
Looking forwards to pics of you finished product when it is done! |
0.1.0 Snow - Cathy (digesting, waiting for her photo op)
0.1.0 Carolina - Delilah
0.1.0 King Charles Cavalier - Emily
0.1.0 St Bernard - Pooch
0.1.0 Manx Cat - Maggie
0.0.1 HUGE tropical fish tank + residents
1.0.0 Husband (thinks I am insane)
3.2.0 Children (think I am cool!)
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10683306
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
13 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 20:49:20
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| yeah i agree with screws as long as they don't protrude the enclosure. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/04/2013 : 22:55:41
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Originally posted by 10683306
i would just use beech or MDF its all "vivexotic" use and again no need to varnish it as long as its not rough on your skin which beech shouldn't be
Mdf would need sealing because it doesn't like moisture so needs varnishing. Vivexotic use furniture board which is made from Chipboard not mdf. |
    
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cornelious
Egg
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2013 : 01:00:37
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| Yeah I did see somewhere about furniture board so may give that a go :) |
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what wood to use ?
