What type of set up do you have?

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Originally Posted by Ax01

would u be tipping it to make it taller? ive seen peeps do this but keep in mind that this changes the weight distribution of the tank. like it might be top heavy, so u gotta really secure the base to make sure it won't tip over. also U gotta really secure the lid so it won't fall off.

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Originally Posted by Nitewolfie

It'd be flat on the side like this(I used a ten gallon I keep in handy as an example) My only problem would be lighting(Since I use that especially for the heat)

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why do u need to tip it like that? is it for side access? my two viv's have swing open front glass doors and a removable mesh top. IMO side access is nice, but it's not much of an advantage. usually when peeps change the orientation of their enclosures it's to repurpose it for height for say geckos or arboreal pythons. as u mentioned, u will lose your main source of heat now by laying it on it's side.

also here's another enclosure and how i set-up one of my tubs. you can still achieve the looks of vivs in a tub. losta plants and decorations.

http://i.imgur.com/h7UMUW7l.jpg

I'm thinking of either building a DIY stand for my enclosures and I think tilting it like that would give me the easy access, or I'm sure I have enough wood to build at least one, maybe even two stacked enclosures. Unsure of this though, although I think i'm just gona build a DIY terrarium stacked and hopefully soon- since my first rescue, Ryuu and Orochi are caged together. I mean, they're fine with each other but as someone told me a reason why Orochi may not be eating is that he's too stressed being caged with her(although I've never had a problem before). Also, Ryuu may be pregnant so that puts it in a more so need to separate them.


Also, that looks like a nice set up!

Update: any ideas of how to use a heat mat safely with a custom built enclosure with mostly wood?

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