Ideas For a background?

Anyone have any ideas? I've seen one made of molding clay, but I don't remember exactly they did it.

Thanks!

are u talking about background scenery to put behind glass or some texture background to put inside a tank?

i just have stick-on jungle backgrounds for my 2 tanks. like these:

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...53a1e83388.jpg
http://m2.paperblog.com/i/235/235776...-L-lTy2KT.jpeg

but some peeps have 3-D textured backgrounds also. u could buy them or make them. i've seen canned insulation foam used before. use that as a base and carve/shave it or stick it with rocks, bark, bones, plants, etc. etc. u know spray foam like this:

http://drivedrom.ru/wp-content/uploads/image009.jpg

i hope to pickup some Uroplatus gecko's during our fall Reptile show and i'll be putting them in a bioactive vivarium. i'll probably be using spray foam to create a background they can climb on.

Edit: also don't forget to visit the DIY forum here for ideas, how-to's and stuff: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/forum...?125-DIY-Forum

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Originally Posted by Ax01

are u talking about background scenery to put behind glass or some texture background to put inside a tank?

i just have stick-on jungle backgrounds for my 2 tanks. like these:

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...53a1e83388.jpg
http://m2.paperblog.com/i/235/235776...-L-lTy2KT.jpeg

but some peeps have 3-D textured backgrounds also. u could buy them or back them. i've canned insulation foam used before. use that as a base and carve/shave it or stick it with rocks, bark, bones, plants, etc. etc. u know spray foam like this:

http://drivedrom.ru/wp-content/uploads/image009.jpg

i hope to pickup some Uroplatus gecko's during our fall Reptile show and i'll be putting them in a bioactive vivarium. i'll probably be using spray foam to create a background they can climb on.

also don't forget to visit the DIY forum here for ideas, how-to's and stuff: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/forum...?125-DIY-Forum

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Love your backgrounds - p.s. would that foam stuff work to make a hide? Is it safe?

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Love your backgrounds - p.s. would that foam stuff work to make a hide? Is it safe?

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i was gonna use a post-apocalyptic skyline of my city as a background, but FedEx Kinko's refused to print it for me. something about copyright. i coulda lied and said something like yeah, "i totally drew that on the computer myself" but whatever lol. this:

https://wallpapersinside.com/wallpap...1050-73465.jpg

as long as the spray foam is non-toxic, non-flammable sure they can be used to make hides. i think it might be hard to maintain shape tho - unless u have a mold or just gonna make a chunk to carve. also i would think about sealing it up as it it porous.

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i was gonna use a post-apocalyptic skyline of my city as a background, but FedEx Kinko's refused to print it for me. something about copyright. i coulda lied and said something like yeah, "i totally drew that on the computer myself" but whatever lol. this:

https://wallpapersinside.com/wallpap...1050-73465.jpg

as long as the spray foam is non-toxic, non-flammable sure they can be used to make hides. i think it might be hard to maintain shape tho - unless u have a mold or just gonna make a chunk to carve. also i would think about sealing it up as it it porous.

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That would be so dope for a background! Lol I have a hard time lying too even if it's harmless...

I'm not a super crafty person so maybe not the best idea for me hahah I just wish I could design a hide for my girl...thinking about going to a pottery studio.

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That would be so dope for a background! Lol I have a hard time lying too even if it's harmless...

I'm not a super crafty person so maybe not the best idea for me hahah I just wish I could design a hide for my girl...thinking about going to a pottery studio.

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if i pump myself up, i can totally get them to believe me and have it printed. i might have to find a different FedEx Kinko's tho just in case. :oops:

also did u see Wolfy-Hound's clay huts and igloo's? check it out - http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...-hides(houses)

(sorry, some reason it didn't tell me people replied..)
Anyway, I want like a 3-D background type to put like a shelving type thing on it, or maybe just like a shelving thing and a background to put in the back? not sure which one I want.. Also, I forgot there was a DIY forum! thank you!! (and for that other link for hides since thats one thing I decided to do as well)

Also this is a good link for making hides. You can make replicas of hides you have or find something you like the shape of and mold the clay around it then shape it, mound it, cut it or whatever you want. Just make sure what your using as a mold won't melt in the oven lol

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...tic-quot-Hides

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If you Google hides/basking spots made of foam, you will get some great ideas. I'm starting to make one for a bearded dragon using sheeted 1/2" foam board. Cut/shape it however you want, stack sheets together with glue/toothpicks/dowel rods, then once you have the shape you want, cover it with grout and then a safe sealant. This has been done for backgrounds and all sorts of ledges/hides/ramps, etc...

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If you Google hides/basking spots made of foam, you will get some great ideas. I'm starting to make one for a bearded dragon using sheeted 1/2" foam board. Cut/shape it however you want, stack sheets together with glue/toothpicks/dowel rods, then once you have the shape you want, cover it with grout and then a safe sealant. This has been done for backgrounds and all sorts of ledges/hides/ramps, etc...

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I'm actually thinking to do this, I saw one DIY in the forums and thought it would be good for someone like me(who would easily get hurt using sharp or power tools...etc..) Also, we have some foam boards(I'm pretty sure we do any ways) in the garage lol. It will be clean before I do anything with it.

I have a couple of these.

https://www.universalrocks.com/aquar...ds/ledge-style

These can get a bit pricey but they are tough as nails.

This is a background with ledges and it is a bit more expensive.

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...a/IMG_2631.jpg

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...a/IMG_2626.jpg


This one is from the same place but much less expensive. I was just starting to set up my boa cage here on the bottom and this is a nice view of the background.

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...a/DSC01255.jpg

For a royal, I think this would be a good option.


I've seen some very nice DIY stuff as well.

There are a lot of options. Good luck!

also check out some of Hungba's creations. he makes amazing stuff. here's one with a miniature replica T-Rex fossil - http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...nd-in-progress

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also check out some of Hungba's creations. he makes amazing stuff. here's one with a miniature replica T-Rex fossil - http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...nd-in-progress

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lo, I've already seen his creations. I don't think I can create something that good lol.