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    would you buy something like this??? ( DIY enlcosure )

    hey guys, i was just sittin on my lazy boy watching my bps and had an idea... would anyone be interested in buying something like what i have built? (preferably not as big cause its a bus...) i want something to do in my free time so was wondering if anyone had any special requests, plans, ideas, ect ect... i used 3/4 melamine for the entire enclosure and used white board for the backing, i used sliding glass doors with 2" substrate dam. cauked everything and used 3" vents on either side (glued and caulked) i also just added cabinent doors on the bottom storage area which turned out really nice. i heat it using 52' of reptile heating cable underneith a 1/8" pane of glass to act as a uth. the measurments are 36x24x12"


    i also can use plywood if anyone would prefer that. let me know what you think!!!

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    and this was during temperature testing



    well what does everyone think?! BTW i live in northwest florida, Panama City more specifically.

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    Once I'm not living in a tiny apartment, I would love to buy something like this. Unfortunately, that won't be for a few years :/ Anyway, I especially love the extra storage space. I bet other people would agree and would be happy to buy something so nice
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    Thanks but I could also easily do a single enclosure. I bet I could do stands or storage for really anything. My mind is open

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    Re: would you buy something like this??? ( DIY enlcosure )

    whats on the side?
    Last edited by Rat160; 08-20-2012 at 05:43 AM.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gabe Rienzo View Post
    i heat it using 52' of reptile heating cable underneith a 1/8" pane of glass to act as a uth.
    Be very careful doing this, glass, in contact or near heat sources, will crack and expose lethal edges. Better to use either polycarbonate or acrylic sheets.

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    Would be awesome for beardies! I would buy if the price was right. X2 on the glass comment though. I used plexiglass on the beardie enclosures I built.


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    I would definately be a taker if the price was right. I would prefer no glass as well though. I live in the Pensacola area.
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    Its actually heat resistant double pane. Its rated to like 480 degrees. What sizes would u all be looking at so I could get a quick quote

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rat160 View Post
    whats on the side?
    If you mean the black stuff it is spray on chalk board, I use it to keep track of whos in what, when they last fed and when I did a full cleaning.

    Other than that just a rancho thermo
    Last edited by Gabe Rienzo; 08-20-2012 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Correct spelling

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    here are some updated pictures of the enclosure, sorry for the mess my dad is moving out and in with girlfriend (who is 14 years younger than him, GO DAD) haha
    anyway this is complete aside from the bottom 2 cages, i only own 2 snakes so no point in finishin them




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    Thats pretty slick looking
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