Vivarium progression

[Asherah]

Decided to build a vivarium for one of our more active/curious kings (Elvis, a striped Cali King). This was my first time around building one. It turned out well though there were some things I will do differently next time.

I built a false back from cardboad and added spray foam. Then cut the foam as I wanted it. In hindsight I should have done this outside of the tank.


1st paint coat with black added for shadows. I use a blending technique in which I do not allow the fist layer of paint to dry before adding details.
Next time definitely need to tape off the area around where I'm painting. I shall have to scrape later.

brown touches

White highlights


Plants added. Just waiting on the snake. Going to let it set up for a few days first.

I used an organic topsoil with sprugham (did I spell that right?) moss added in and mixed with soil from outside. I think I'm going to add a layer of leaves as well.

[Reinz]

Looks great, I'm sure Elvis will Love it and Rock it!

[Asherah]

Haha thanks. He is The King after all ;-).

[Megg]

Looks really nice! It always amazes me what artistic people can do lol.


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[Asherah]

Thanks! Unfortunately the background started to warp and I had to rip it out yesterday. Starting over on it now :-(

[M.P.C]

I would start with a better and sturdier base then cardboard this time, other then that it looks fantastic!!

[Asherah]

Yup. Lesson learned! Lol thank ya!