New Enclosure question..

Pictures coming later today, i got a new enclosure from the dumpster in my apt complex, it's missing a door and one door has glass on it, question is what side should i use the glass on the warm side or the cool side of the enclosure.. i'm going to be using screen for the top where the light has to go and the other door that's missing... so AGAIN which side should i put the glass door on, the warm side or the cool side..??

You are going to find having that much screen is going to make it difficult to keep humidity and get nice sheds. I would seek a glass shop and get a new door and maybe even a top custom cut. I had a 1/4 inch glass base cut for my 40 gallon tank and it was pretty cheap. Glass or Plexi would look and function better than screen mesh.

I need to see it before I can offer advice... I'm a visual learner....

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a lil customization is gonna happen, going to cut a big enough hole in the middle part so they can travel from side to side..

If you put a screen door on the front you're going to have a real issue with heat and humidity. I'd install a plexi glass door with a bunch of holes drilled in it for ventilation. It'll retain more heat and humidity.

You're also going to have to find a way to waterproof the wood in a safe way for pets, which isn't the easiest thing to do. There was a very recent thread about mold due to moisture in a wood enclosure and I would hate to have the same thing happen to you.

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You're also going to have to find a way to waterproof the wood in a safe way for pets, which isn't the easiest thing to do. There was a very recent thread about mold due to moisture in a wood enclosure and I would hate to have the same thing happen to you.

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This, or that thing will mold/rot really fast.

I'd just replace both doors with wood doors and use it as storage. You can never have enough storage.

ETA: Another option is to put a shelf in it, and make a small rack out of it. It would work if you used a lid-on-tub design.

I agree with BCR, you are going to put a lot of work in for short term results that may expose your snake to health hazards.

Good initial idea though.

Custom work finished until im ready to place the screen

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is this any good??

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is this any good??

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Is any part of that metal or fiberglass?


If you're going to use that, you should line it with some kind of acrylic sheeting and weld all the edges so the wood is just a way to add structure. Otherwise you're just going to be fighting mold and whatever cheap wood it's made out of rotting.

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is this any good??

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No. It says metal and fiberglass. You are going to need a waterproofing wood sealant. You could also line the interior with something. PVC, tile, etc.

Why are you still talking about a screen? Do you now believe the information you have be given? You are going to have a horrible time keeping your humidity up.

oh i misread that other snake forum..what i typed in google "reptile enclosure wooden waterproofing epoxy" and this popped up 'waterproof sealant for painted wooden enclosure, 'the screen imma use is for the top where the light is going but imma have to wait till i can get something for that other missing door, like suggested..THANKS for the POSITIVE responses...

found something else, looks like what you guys or girls have been talking about from home depot VOC Free Non Toxic Lumber-Seal 1-gal. Clear Satin Wood Sealer...

Can i get a picture of what i need, seems like i keep pointing in the wrong direction..THANKS

would KRYLON® CLEAR POLYURETHANE COATING Be ok for waterproofing my new enclosure.??

I don't know what is available over there but I used to use yaught varnish and make sure it has set completely and all fumes have cleared.

Varnish would be your best bet. It that all real wood or are some of the panels MDF? I can tell from the photos.
Give it a couple days with good ventilation to gas out. If you could put it outside in the sun that will help too.
You honestly only need to seal the bottom and maybe 3 or 4 inches up the sides, those are the only places you will really get water splashes and poo paintings.

Thanks, lmao sun in the winter on the east coast is like a Eskimo trying to go ice fishing in the summer over here.lol it's not 100% real wood same material a TV entertainment is made out of..varnishing the whole interior i think would be best because im going to have to try and eliminate beads of water from the humidity if i don't catch it in time.. still have to get 2 thermostats and a BP heating pad, making my way down the process very nicely, THANKS erryyone..

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See my female BP has no problem shedding in 1 piece...