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Tree and Roots....
Hey all-
I've decide to go ahead and make plans for building a cage for my bp Spot. I am still not sure on the length but I figure 3' of 4'. I've decided to add a feature that I think will be very cool. I am going to try and construct a tree out of materials and cover it in grout and then texturize it. Now I made a paint drawing below, as a warning to all, I can't draw, so it's the best I can do lol.
I plan on having the base of the tree raise and a root system showing with either a 3 or 5 inch space from the floor of the teruriaum to the base of the tree. In this space, I plan on making it big enough to slide a cat litter box under the roots so when Spot is full grown he'll have a big boy hide. In the meantime the "cave" will be used as decoration.
I do have a big question though. I want to lay flexwatt down for heating. If I place tiles, like slate tiles (don't grout, just lay them), over the flexwatt, they'll heat up, right? I plan on laying flexwatt down, then tiles, then bedding, aspen or coco, I haven't decided.
Also, if I use grout and seal it do you think it'll have any problems with his scales if he decides to explore on it? I figure in the wild they go over rocks and such so I dont' think so but would like other's opinions.
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Re: Tree and Roots....
I cant give you much on tips.. i'm doing sumthing simular and have a few questions my self.
Looks like something fun to me. I would love to see it once your finished with it.
I cant wait
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Re: Tree and Roots....
Here is a quick drawing i did. The thing in the middle of the drawing is a water bowl.
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Re: Tree and Roots....
Just a tip: it's best to have two identical hides.
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Re: Tree and Roots....
Keep in mind too that you want it so that it's easy to clean. I used to have fancy elaborate cages, but it got to be a pain having to clean everything. Now it's just a simple silk vine that goes across the bottom for me.
As for using flexwatt inside the cage. What I would do is put down the flexwatt, then put down a piece of plexiglass to cover it and completely seal the edges of the plexiglass using silicone. You want the flexwatt to be waterproof incase your snake manages to tip the water bowl over; this will prevent electrocution.
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