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    Talking First custom built enclosure *Pic Heavy*

    This is the first custom built reptile enclosure iv ever made, its not the best but its a great step by step DIY for young beginners. It was cheap and it works. Total cost of supplies was around 20$-30$.

    Supplies:
    Circular saw
    Staple gun
    Drill
    Screws
    Wooden boards (2x8)
    Sheet of partical board
    Metal screen
    Hinges
    Door lock
    Hot glue gun

    Step #1: (cutting the boards and placing them together)

    These are 16inx12inx10in boards placed together for the basic frame.

    Step #2: (Drilling the frame together)

    I used 2in screws with pre-drilled holes (you dont want to crack the boards since these ones are fairly skinny)

    Step #3: (Building the door and placing it)

    I used the smallest hinges i could find and placed a lock on the side of the door.

    Step #4: (Putting up the walls)

    These boards are cheap inexpensive partical board

    Step #5: (Screening the front door)

    I used your common screen you can find on any screen doors, a huge roll is very cheap. I used a heavy duty staple gun to hold the screen in place, i also coated the edges with a hot glue gun to avoid any damage that could be caused to the reptile from rubbing up against it.

    Step #6: (Screening the top)

    The same measurements were took from step 5

    Ok this isnt the prettiest enclosure but it works and anyone can build it. I still have to work on the inside, im going to place peel and stick linoleum on the floor and sides, i may even mount a light on the inside.

    Enjoy!
    1.0 Green Anaconda-(No Name)
    0.1 Dumerils Boa-(Pandora)
    0.1 Leucistic Texas Rat-(Luna)
    1.0 Albino Texas Rat-(Jolly)
    1.0 Hypo Everglades Rat-(Koba)
    0.0.2 Black Rat-(Bonne & Clyde)
    1.0 Ornate Nile Monitor-(Dracula)
    0.0.1 Green Bottle Blue Tarantula-(No Name)

    R.I.P. Shebah





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