New Enclosure and New Bed

[rmzsuzuki89]

Did a little painting yesterday, and just got done doing a little work tonight. Not too sure why I decided to work on it so late haha.

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There will be another 24" uvb bulb somewhere in the middle.

There will also be 3 more heat lamps for the basking spot.

 

[turtlepunk]

wooowww!! its looking pretty awesome!!! I like how you kept the windows as windows and didnt turn them into doors!! seems like it saves you a little work. the wooden door seems much easier to make than having to measure exact measurements of glass/plexiglass to fit into a frame and what not. hmmm. nice idea!

 

[james.w]

I also like the window/door setup. Only problem I see is can you reach the entire enclosure from the door or do you have to climb inside to get to the end?

 

[adam1120]

i wanted to nknow that ima big guy i dont think i will fit in there at all and if i uilt a bed like it i think i would break it lol but i like the idea it looks clean and neat like i like good job lets see it all setup and those plants

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

The door isn't too bad to fit through haha.

 

[james.w]

So you have to go inside to reach all parts of the cage?

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

So you have to go inside to reach all parts of the cage?

Ya haha.

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Got the mulch, 9 bags in total.

Also figured I'd have some plants until he destroys them haha.

 

[adam1120]

it looks nice i wanna see it all complete with the guy in there thats alot of mulch lol

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

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Just gotta screen the vents and mount the other two heat lamps, then just add the tegu haha. Also got a ReptiFogger and HydroTherm coming for the humidity control. I'll probably rig up some pvc pipe contraption to get relative distribution of humidity.

 

[adam1120]

you think it be a good idea to screw two of those tubs you used and use them like you did it be like a humid hide kinda you now what i mean? its looks good you should put a rock or something so he can bask

 

[turtlepunk]

lookin AWESOME!

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

you think it be a good idea to screw two of those tubs you used and use them like you did it be like a humid hide kinda you now what i mean? its looks good you should put a rock or something so he can bask

I will be adding rocks and such tomorrow probably.

lookin AWESOME!

Thanks




I'm a little worried though. I just realized that the mulch I got is cypress blend, and not pure cypress. So I'm not sure what the other "naturally harvested woods" are.

 

[james.w]

I'm a little worried though. I just realized that the mulch I got is cypress blend, and not pure cypress. So I'm not sure what the other "naturally harvested woods" are.

I noticed that on the bag as well. Is that all it says is "naturally harvested wood"?? I switched to just using a sand/soil mix because it is hard to find cypress here in Las Vegas. Only negative I have seen with the sand is that it weighs a ton. Cypress costs me $13 a bag and $10 for delivery for the entire order no matter how big or small. I got 8 15 gallon buckets of the sand/soil mix for $6.

 

[adam1120]

it should say the blend on the bag in the front or bak

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

I'm a little worried though. I just realized that the mulch I got is cypress blend, and not pure cypress. So I'm not sure what the other "naturally harvested woods" are.

I noticed that on the bag as well. Is that all it says is "naturally harvested wood"?? I switched to just using a sand/soil mix because it is hard to find cypress here in Las Vegas. Only negative I have seen with the sand is that it weighs a ton. Cypress costs me $13 a bag and $10 for delivery for the entire order no matter how big or small. I got 8 15 gallon buckets of the sand/soil mix for $6.

It doesn't say anything on the bag, but it does online. And ya, that's all that it says.

And damn that sucks, I get it for less than $2 per bag haha.

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But I got the other 2 heat lamps in.

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it should say the blend on the bag in the front or bak

That's what I would think too, but I looked all over it and couldn't find it.

 

[james.w]

I wouldn't worry too much about the mulch, but one thing, make sure your lights are secured well. My gu insists on jumping up and trying to knock anything down that he can.

What type of plants are you using?? I need some ideas for my Melinus enclosure.

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

I wouldn't worry too much about the mulch, but one thing, make sure your lights are secured well. My gu insists on jumping up and trying to knock anything down that he can.

What type of plants are you using?? I need some ideas for my Melinus enclosure.

I had a beardie that had that same goal haha...And I'll see if I can find the little stub things that came in them.

 

[rmzsuzuki89]

Here are some of the finished product minus the water in the blue bin.

 

[Rhetoric]

Aww I love it! Is s/he in there all the time now? It must be fun watching him/her explore it all!

 

[Julio C Garcia]

what paint did you use to cover the walls so good and how did you seal it to prevent water damages