My DIY bookcase/ enclosure Project

[Cumminsman]

Awesome! Thank you for info. I'm sure there will be more questions

[Cumminsman]

What did u put over your UTH/ heat tape?

[Firemaniv]

Ceramic tile from Lowes. I sealed it in upside down since the bottom was not smooth and the top was. That way the uth would stick.
I traced the tile where I wanted it. I then measured inward 1 inch and then drew that square and cut it out. I then used a router to make an edge for the tile to sit on and be flush with the floor. Last the tile was sealed into place with silicone.

[Cumminsman]

I got ya! I see how you did it now! thanks so much! It's taking me much longer then anticipated due to working all the time. I'll post a pic when I'm done so u can check it out! Thanks again for the help.

[Cumminsman]

Does your enclosure hold heat pretty well?

[Firemaniv]

With the rhp controlled by the herpstat, I maintain an ambient air of around 78-80 and the hot side at 90. It does well at holding the heat.

[Firemaniv]

March 17th was the 1 year mark that I have been using my enclosure. I have not had any issues with the enclosure. However, I did have to add some cable track to keep my BP from playing in the wires of my led color lighting. I would have also changes how I mounted the lights. They are on my vertical supports and I think the would have been better attached to the roof.

Here are a few pics. My heat panel has a dimple in it, it came that way, and I was told that was it was ok .

The track I had to put in.

1 year of use

[Cumminsman]

This is one of the best builds I've seen. My wife loves that it's a book shelf and enclosure. Building my first enclosure I used this thread as a reference point. Lol. I have went on to build a few enclosures. I have got just as addicted to building as I have to bp's. I am getting ready to start my 6th build.


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[Firemaniv]

Wow 6 like this? Thanks for the compliments. I only have 3 snakes and I am going at a snails pace on my second build for my Bredli carpet python, lol.

[Cumminsman]

I only have 2 BP's but plan to eventually get a few more. I love the design aspect of building them. It's always trial and error but leaning from my mistakes is fun. And to watch the little guys explore around when they get a new home is fun too.


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