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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
 Posted - 11/03/2011 : 21:46:42
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im making a vivarium for my final project at school and just wanted to make sure i can use these three types of wood...
contiboard
beach
mdf
cheers  |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2011 : 21:51:31
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| Contiboard is regularly used, beech isn't on the no no list and MDF will need treating to make it waterproof or even a laminate putting over it. Good luck with it and don't forget pictures. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2011 : 21:52:27
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| all good then :) il put the plans up soon :) |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2011 : 23:16:14
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i've used mdf in the past for vivs and it got acrylic sealant along all the joins, painted with emulsion, then varnished with a water based floor varnish (satin so theres not too much glare).
99% of bought vivs are made from mfc (melamine faced chipboard) of which contiboard is a brand name
and lots of people use beech chippings as substrate
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Forum - Guide to Cornsnake Morphs - Punnett Square Calculator - Breeder Directory
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 08:27:44
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| thanks guys :D |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 09:19:12
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i think melamine/contiboard is the best option and the most straight forward build-wise
look out for reduced 'damaged' flatpacks of wardrobes in your local Ikea for a cheap source of wood!!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Mole
Hatchling
United Kingdom
121 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 15:41:50
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| Hey stotty, dont know about Ikea's around by you but in Bristol you can visit on monday mornings and they put out all the old display stuff which may be damaged in the trolleys by the underground carpark and you can get as much as you want for free, really useful for all types of diy not only viv building lol good luck with it |
1.0.0 corn snake Striker
1.0.0 dog Merlo
0.1.0 rabbit Sparkle
0.2.0 Cats Skid and Whizz |
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 22:30:52
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Originally posted by Mole
Hey stotty, dont know about Ikea's around by you but in Bristol you can visit on monday mornings and they put out all the old display stuff which may be damaged in the trolleys by the underground carpark and you can get as much as you want for free, really useful for all types of diy not only viv building lol good luck with it
i live in essex and am 15 so a mission for mum and dad to drive to bristol  but i will try a local ikea
another question, what sort of joints do they use? biscuit joints? |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 23:05:21
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Originally posted by eeji
most vivs are just glued n screwed
dang! well this will be one easy project then  i take it you use reptile safe silicone? sorry for all the questions guy  |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2011 : 23:06:31
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| Aquarium silicone does the job. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2011 : 12:56:15
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dang! well this will be one easy project then i take it you use reptile safe silicone? sorry for all the questions guy
if its for wood work or something an u want to be impress teacher, biscuit joint it or use hidden cam fixings |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2011 : 22:17:24
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| good point a33 any numpty can screw a few bits of wood together and call it a viv.........even me!!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 10:05:38
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Originally posted by gingerpony
good point a33 any numpty can screw a few bits of wood together and call it a viv.........even me!!!
It will show a good use of planning an measurements etc. Deffinatly for the hidden cam fixings |
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 19:45:27
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| biscuit joint it is guys :) |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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