making a fake rock?

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ome+made+hides

this link is from the ball python section of this forum...i glanced over here, and noticed the topic...

you could probably use the idea to make "rocks"...i tried it to make hides, and it works really well...but the first time i didn't cook it long enough, or i put too many layers of paint or SOMETHING and they became soggy...eh, give it a try, i had all the materials at my house, so real cheap! :gj::gj:

Here's a thread that shows how to make a backdrop with foam, silicon? calking, and eco earth...

This is meant for Tarantulas but I've seen the same method used for all kinds of inverts and herps. Just use a thicker piece of foam so you can carve really deep crevices and stuff.
He also uses a drill to make the texture but you can using any kind of sharp or hard tools to scrape and form the foam.
Make sure the calk is well cured, give it 24-36 hours, so it's no longer toxic.

These things are great! Textured and easy for animals to climb, very thin layer of dirt so it drys quick and doesn't mold, and is water proof cause your other ingredients are calk and foam.

p.s. If you like T's. Robc on arachnoboards is the best!!! I love his tarantula videos. His youtube name is tarantulaguy1976

I have to double recommend the last link to the arachnoboards. It is an EXCELLENT link!!!

thanks everybody! i like that one from the arachnoboard as well, i think thats what im going to do.