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LukeW
Hatchling
United Kingdom
276 Posts |
 Posted - 12/11/2013 : 19:21:23
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Right I'm going to attempt to make my own viv for my oldest corn, the measurements will be 36"x18"x18" (length, depth, height) I'm basing it on the look of the viv exotics what size glass would I need? The material I plan on using is high quality timber sheets (18mm thick) which I would be varnishing :)
Any input is very welcome :) |
Female normal - Cyrus (can't think of a girl name :p)
Male charcoal - Midnight
Female amel - Lilly
Female CB13 anery 100% het sunkissed - Ariel.
Male CB13 fire 100% het stripe, 50% het hypo, anery and lavender
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2013 : 10:04:25
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One of mine is about that size and the glass doors are 26cm x 51cm each. The vivs I made myself use toughened glass shelves from Ikea, you could make the front pieces of wood big enough so you could use those, they are much cheaper than glass from glaziers.
I would think about not using varnish, could it be harmful? what about wax on the outside and thin white board lining the inside for easy cleaning and waterproofing?
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1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2013 : 10:05:14
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| You would need 6mm runners for the Ikea glass. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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LukeW
Hatchling
United Kingdom
276 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2013 : 12:52:16
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| Depends on the varnish I suppose weather it gets painted or varnished it would still have plenty time to air out as won't be putting snake in it till after Christmas, that way can seal it all etc :) |
Female normal - Cyrus (can't think of a girl name :p)
Male charcoal - Midnight
Female amel - Lilly
Female CB13 anery 100% het sunkissed - Ariel.
Male CB13 fire 100% het stripe, 50% het hypo, anery and lavender
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2013 : 14:18:45
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| Yacht varnish is fine I believe - it's what everyone seems to recommend! |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 10:38:23
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| I've heard that about yacht varnish too and if you decide not to get a new snake you can use the viv as a canoe! |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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Making a viv (prototype)
