Terrarium/I don't know what project.

Okay guys and gals, I still plan on building the nice big custom ball python cage I showed in another post. That project will be put on the back burner. Current project goals. I just picked up this 70 gallon tank (yes I know not ideal for ball pythons) what I would like to do is put a plexiglass glass devider in the center and construct some sort of back wall with foam and cover it in some type of water resistant material. Any ideas? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...28f2f2ddd0.jpg

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Oh I figure the foam on the back wall will provide excellent insulation and I plan on a plexiglass top

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Update... none of the home shops in town had glass in the right thickness so I had to order glass. Should be here by Monday. Also got the log cut in half. Yea that was fun. If you have never done this it is a pain in the arse. Anyway slow progress. I'll update soon. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...44691d0375.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...459de927fa.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f1cde187f3.jpg

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Got the glass back today. The top was cut exactly, but the tank divider was a 1/4 inch too long. My fault must have been drinking when I measured.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...287c5e0b2e.jpg

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Top is mocked up and just needs paint and a coat of poly to seal it. Divider glass is in and silicone is drying.

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Poly complete http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a7d3788e3b.jpg

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So do you think I can drill the back glass to put the temperature probe in?

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I can't wait to see the finished project! :gj: It looks good so far. What type of log did you use? How did you make it safe for your scalebaby? :snake:

If it's for the thermostat, I'd put the probe in direct contact with the heat tape/pad, outside the glass. This is an awesome build!!!

To drill a hole into glass, U need a diamond bit and a drill tht goes faster than what most happen to have in their work shops...do not try this if you do not have the proper equipment.

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I can't wait to see the finished project! :gj: It looks good so far. What type of log did you use? How did you make it safe for your scalebaby? :snake:

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I'm not sure of the type of wood it came with the tank. I think the previous owner just grabbed a piece of drift wood. I soaked the entire log in the tub overnight with bleach. rinsed it several times and left it to dry for several days. Once it was dry I made the cuts and put 2 coats of polyurethane on them. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...3220100eb2.jpg

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To drill a hole into glass, U need a diamond bit and a drill tht goes faster than what most happen to have in their work shops...do not try this if you do not have the proper equipment.

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Thanks for the heads up

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Just a few more pictures. I'm waiting on heat and lights. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a8e62e1c6a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...477e00d32e.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...38b46d0e35.jpg

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Lights came in today. I need to get this suckered done. I pick up Amy and Rorrie on Sunday http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...11004c855a.jpg

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Still trying to figure out the layout of all the other pieces. Thoughts? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a486b0727b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...63fdd0645d.jpg

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Decided to go with a sandstone look. Oh by the way Styrofoam sucks. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...1d89549d60.jpg

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Just a quick update http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...655a1d53cc.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...67de362872.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...be88b3b790.jpg

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Quick update. First coat of grout. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...765bd0ca72.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...5220ea91c1.jpg

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Heat finally came in.

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My daughter putting the final paint touch ups. I have to put this together tonight so that it all has time to dry before Sunday. Can't wait to bring Amy and Rorrie home. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ffceffed3d.jpg

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So close to being done. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c6f404cca2.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6ca7427ec8.jpg

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Pretty nice background! Good job![emoji41]


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The baby's are finally here. Meet Amy and Rory. This was a cool project and I learned a ton. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...2049c24ac3.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b505929346.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6788e1af3f.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...5c905f4900.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...98c95a4f12.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...e59a76db8d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6f32a1673c.jpg

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Looks really cool! How much have you paid for the Project?


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Looks really cool! How much have you paid for the Project?


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The used tank was 100. Light fixtures were 50. Heat was 65 with thermostat. Replacement glass 59. Styrofoam 16. Grout and paint 32. Wow it just keeps adding up

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That is awesome! I bet they are thrilled with the setup. I think I want to ste....er.... borrow some of those ideas.

Haha...its like me. I have the mindset of...

why pay 100 dollars when I can make it myself... with $250 worth of supplies, only some of which i have lying around?

hehe. I just cant help myself sometimes. Its the fun you have through the process that makes it worth it, right?

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That is awesome! I bet they are thrilled with the setup. I think I want to ste....er.... borrow some of those ideas.

Haha...its like me. I have the mindset of...

why pay 100 dollars when I can make it myself... with $250 worth of supplies, only some of which i have lying around?

hehe. I just cant help myself sometimes. Its the fun you have through the process that makes it worth it, right?

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I totally agree. Plus it was a family project. My daughter helped out a lot. I could have found some of the materials cheaper bit was in a time crunch.

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One note. If you use class as a canopy as I have, ensure it is tempered. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...52e07c3aeb.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a57f307d2c.jpg

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