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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
 Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:21:26
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I'm looking for vivarium locks. Although I have a self built vivarium. I had added a picture below. The glass has an overlap of around 30cm so this may be a problem. Any help would be appreciated?
Is there a lock that can fit on the market?
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:23:34
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| you might be better off with a wedge rather than a lock, or a glass cabinet lock might be an option as they tend to be a bit longer than the viv locks |
 
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:28:46
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Just measured the lock on Kellog's viv and its approx 15cm long, so no use to you. I'd go with Lupi's suggestion of wedges. I guess the important thing is why you want them....if its to keep the snakes in, like with mine, then wedges should be enough, but if its to keep 'little people' from opening them then you'll need a proper lock.
I seem to remember someone had rigged a handmade lock....might have been Auld Baldy???
Lovely set-ups, by the way  .
Sorry I can't help more.
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:35:34
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| Thanks both for the help. Hopefuly Auld takes a look at this post. It's more to stop little ones opening. Appreciate your help thanks for the lovely comments |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:46:27
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| Is there any way you can trim the glass or is it toughened? |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:49:24
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Originally posted by Donnie
Is there any way you can trim the glass or is it toughened?
It is toughened. It was £10 in ikea. Was originally meant to be used as a shelf. Used it as it would be cheap to replace.
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/05/2013 : 21:31:06
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Auld Baldy to the rescue. 
The patented AB Sucker Wedge Viv Lock.Fitted to the bottom of the overlap and in the bottom runner track then the hook swiveled around. It Wedges, it sticks and it snibs into position. Triple function security for any size of viv or snake. Even big Vambo and hormonal Kings & Corns can't get past it. It should also stop little fingers as you normally need to use a finger nail to pop the sucker.
All the features and cheap as dirt, I found a pack of 25 in a pound shop.
Order yours now. Only £5 each or 2 for a tenner. Bargain as that includes FREE P&P. 
(It's actually just a kitchen cup/ towel hook but I have snakes and spideys and crickets to feed.  )
Any sucker including the thermometer probe ones will do the trick. 
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Edited by - Auld Baldy on 16/05/2013 21:37:18 |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 08:41:13
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Hi Auld,
Do you think your masterpiece would work on the glass on my vivarium. It's around 30cm overlap. And the glass is
Around 5mm thick.
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 16:25:56
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After extensive research, development and testing to destruction my Security Suckers will work on any size of overlap and have been specifically engineered to meet the requirements of "around 5 mm" glass doors.
The only thing I cannot guarantee is the quality of saliva used. A little dab'll dooyah!
Important Note: This phrase "lick stick slide push clip" must be repeated 5 times without error when installing to ensure optimum security.
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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
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 08:25:04
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Thanks for coming to my rescue Auld Baldy, you are my knight in shining armour .
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Originally posted by Auld Baldy
........Important Note: This phrase "lick stick slide push clip" must be repeated 5 times without error when installing to ensure optimum security.
"lick stick slide push clip", "lick stick slide push clip", "lick stick slide push clip", "lick stick slide push clip", "lick stick slide push clip"....talk about a tongue twister  !!!
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andria2013
Hatchling
United Kingdom
219 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 11:01:04
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andria2013
Hatchling
United Kingdom
219 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 11:01:40
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| wat a tongue twister , thought id try it out , I messed it up on the 3rd one |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 11:45:59
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Every time you fail the tongue twister you are legally obliged to put £1 into my PayPal account.
Those found trying to avoid this small penalty will receive a visit from Vambo when he has the grumps.  |
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0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 22:35:19
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| If its nothing more than to stop a snake forcing them open then rubber wedges |
   
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2013 : 08:18:14
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quote:
Originally posted by a33272
If its nothing more than to stop a snake forcing them open then rubber wedges
*tries to work out if her fellow Mod can read*
quote:
Originally posted by Welshlamb
.......It's more to stop little ones opening........
*decides the answer is no!*
Xxx
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2013 : 20:04:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Kellog
quote:
Originally posted by a33272
If its nothing more than to stop a snake forcing them open then rubber wedges
*tries to work out if her fellow Mod can read*
quote:
Originally posted by Welshlamb
.......It's more to stop little ones opening........
*decides the answer is no!*
Xxx
Hmmmmmm okok. I'm my defence though little ones could be refering to little snakes |
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/05/2013 : 23:23:10
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Here's one for you:In an emergency a good sized ball of blue tack works as good as any wedge
We have supply issues down here on Isle Of Wight so emergency's do crop up too often-most stuff is delivered by sea turtles pulling a raft of palm logs AKA Wightlink Ferries |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2013 : 17:50:39
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| I had to use wightlink last year to get there. Must say red funnel was nicer on the way back lol |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 28/05/2013 : 20:23:42
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| another option is to get yourself to b&q and get yourself some metal rod the same diameter as the thickness of your glass. Cut it down to size enough to drop into the runner stopping the glass from opening. Obviously two of these would be required for both sides and you'll need a magnet to get it back out again :) |
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Vivarium locks? Help
