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 Posted - 15/06/2009 : 14:44:32
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| Hi guys im looking to build a 3ft viv for a corn snake and I was wondering if some body could lend me a hand. I built an outside enclosure for my veiled chameleon so I have moderate DIY experience and willing to give it a go if it's quite simple. I was thinking of using some contiboard but was unsure what size I would need to get and how to go about cutting it etc. I also don't know what equipment I need for example the tool used to cut the air vents is my main issue. Everything else should be ok. I was thinking of using screws and wallplugs of some kind to hold it all together as I thought this would be quite stable. I also don't know where to get the glass from and how to go about getting the right size. |
0.3.0 Eublepharis macularius
0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 15:23:24
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have you had a look in the DIY section on here, thought there was something relevant..........
just be sure that your vents are VERY secure  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 15:25:12
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oh and for the last few conversions we've done we've used 4mm perspex which is easier to get hold of and cheaper, i got mine from RED plastics who i whole-heartedly recommend  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:06:36
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if your doing 36x18x18 you should go to b+q, wickes, homebase ect. they do 2000mm x 457mm (just under 79"x18") you need 2 of those, one board does two 36" lengths for top and bottom, the other board will do one 36" length for back and two 18" squares for sides. you also need a 1000mm x 150mm, cut that to desired size and fix it all together.
glass runners and vents you can get from e-bay, hole saw to cut vents also available in b+q ect.
may need to reduce the length of the back depending what thickness you get |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 10:57:21
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| whilsty we are on this subject how many boards would i need for 4ftx18"x18" stack of four?the would im looking to buy is 450x2400 and is 15mm thick. can anyone work this out for me? also where do you get the glass from is it standard glass? |
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 18:24:47
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| two boards for top, bottom, back and sides, and a narrow board no less than 120cm in length for the front where the glass will go |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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punumbear
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 23:23:04
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| you got a link for red plastics gp as i have tried searching with no success.. really wanna crack on with viv. |
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??
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 23:42:10
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| theyve got 2000 X 450 is that right? |
0.3.0 Eublepharis macularius
0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 23:44:06
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| and why would i need the 1000mm x 150mm |
0.3.0 Eublepharis macularius
0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 17/06/2009 : 10:07:56
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| whats the perspex for btw? |
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2009 : 18:37:59
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quote:
Originally posted by tryme
and why would i need the 1000mm x 150mm
you cut it in half longways and use it for the front, unless you`re planning full height glass.
measurements in cm
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3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Posted - 18/06/2009 : 19:06:13
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| oh yeah forgot about that. Will I only need that for the bottom or should I do it for the top also then? |
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0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2009 : 21:36:13
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| thats up to you, i suppose it could be useful to have a small piece at the top to conceil(sp) any lights you may put in. |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Posted - 18/06/2009 : 23:26:06
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| I thought it would make more sense to do it top and bottom so it would be easier to fit the glass runners? If I use wood of that size what runners would I need? |
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0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/06/2009 : 14:38:31
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| something like this |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Posted - 26/06/2009 : 23:52:32
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| yeah ok. whats the persprex for? instead of the glass? |
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0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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Posted - 29/06/2009 : 19:12:12
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| doh lol |
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Posted - 29/06/2009 : 23:42:52
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| just making sure. I thought the persprex might be a bit too bendy? |
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0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
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Posted - 30/06/2009 : 12:49:52
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| Can it be cut using a jigsaw? |
0.3.0 Eublepharis macularius
0.1.0 Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus
1.0.0 Chameleo Calyptratus
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/06/2009 : 18:30:16
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Originally posted by tryme
Can it be cut using a jigsaw?
Yes, thats what I used. |
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