Hey everyone, I have posted here a couple times, but am still relatively new. I have been working on a design for an enclosure setup, and want to post some pictures and get everyone's thoughts and opinions. So here goes!!
The first image is a basic front view of the setup. The bottom stand is already built, and my two BPs currently live in a split terrarium that sits on the stand. The two units on top with the windows are what I am in the process of designing and building.
Here is a view of the setup from an angle.
A close up of the two stackable units. My bp's would reside in the two larger bottom units, and then the top three are yet to be decided. Thinking about a Pac Man frog, tarantula, scorpion, crested gecko, western hognose, etc...it's still up the air what I will put in them.
And here is a shot from the back. This shows the vent holes that would be drilled. Would those holes be sufficient enough? Or do I need to scratch those and put in larger round vents? Just figured if they would work, it would save a bit of money.
I want to install a misting system that would run through each enclosure, but have the ability to switch certain enclosures on and off so that those that need less misting would not get over misted. I just haven't worked that whole thing out yet. I would like to build it myself without having to buy an entire system somewhere. I was hoping some of you would have some suggestions?
I am also wanting to run flexwatt throughout the units. My question here is, what would you guys to as far as the placement of the flexwatt? Would you place it on the outside of the wood (3/4" wood will be used), or would you place it on the inside of the enclosures? If placed on the inside, would there need to be some sort of separation between the flexwatt and the substrate? Perhaps a sheet of plexiglass or something?
The last thing I am still working out is lighting. I don't plan on getting anything that will need a basking light, so I am just wanting some sort of undercabinet style lighting. What have you guys used in the past?
Of course, any other suggestions are greatly appreciated!!