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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
 Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:41:56
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| My new viv arrived today, it is a vivexotic flat pack! Is it essential that i seal the edges will silicone? |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:46:11
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| I think its well worth doing, I recenty had to change to floor of a viv I didnt seal. |
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:48:30
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| ok think i will do it then, just im awful at it so it will look shocking lol! |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:53:15
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| Use aquarium selant, it also has the bonus of being clear. |
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 16:55:07
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| cheers matty i will get some tomorrow lol! |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
418 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:28:03
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| I used clear sealant around the edges of mine and when it dried it looks as if there is nothing there. |
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Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:49:58
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| yes it is worth doin as they have a long warranty and the warranty is invalid if not ...i buy vivexotic cos they last along time up to 20 years so they claim.....u should have a piece of paper with it telling u the conditions |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1188 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 17:58:12
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| As above clear aquarium selant. If you dont seal it liquids can get underneath and blow the wood. |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 20:11:16
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| I sealed my new viv with aquarium sealant and I've never sealed anything in my life! surprisingly, it looked good! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 20:35:43
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| aha well i think ill let my dad handle it, then its his fault! |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1188 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 21:09:16
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Originally posted by Chimp276
aha well i think ill let my dad handle it, then its his fault!
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punumbear
Hatchling
United Kingdom
483 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 21:59:06
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| must get round to sealing mine they are lovely vivs might deck all mine out with those. |
love my animals more than i like people.
the gang
1 ridgeback
2 kids
1 anery-lil aney
1 m, 4 ft candy cane corn.. aka kellogg..
1 carolina corn-claret/carrot
Newest additon.. f whiteout corn-pastel??
1african house snake - Bob |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 22:00:59
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| definitely get aquarium stuff though, normal silicon sealant is potentially hazardous even when the fumes go......... |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 11:54:16
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| How will it be hazardous wen the snake wnt touch the sealant, plus their is no water for the chemicals in the sealant to diffuse into? Anyhow its too late just sealed it with normal silicone sealant! |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 12:12:03
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coz of the chemicals thats in it- you REALLY should have used aquarium sealant...  |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 12:22:58
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well my friends dad makes his own vivs and has like 20 royals, and he said just use normal sealant
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0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 13:25:11
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| fair enough, its your snake after all- I just dont get why people choose to ignore the same piece of advice from lots of different people... |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2009 : 17:50:09
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| "Normal" selant has chemicals in it to stop mould growing on it. Its not good for the snake. I would cut the selant out and then do it again. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 07:50:41
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| I am sorry you used normal sealant, despite the advice given. I know your dad's friend might have used it but the people giving you advice on here (quite a few of them) are corn snake owners and experts and do know whats best. I do hope the sealant doesnt effect your snake if you dont change it. xxx |
  
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Chimp276
Yearling
United Kingdom
587 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:32:41
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i didnt choose to ignore it! I will cut it out and use the correct sealant! how do i go about cutting it out?
And kellp i believe u ignored some advise because ur OH was saying u cudnt, well that is wat happened with me and my mother this time lol! |
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 16:29:28
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Originally posted by Chimp276
i didnt choose to ignore it! I will cut it out and use the correct sealant! how do i go about cutting it out?
If you can pull a bit of it up it may just peel off, if not, run a stanley blade down each side and it will come off (careful not to scratch the melamine). |
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New viv arrived!
