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    cage/rack materials

    what kind of woods r safe tose when building a cage for balls or a rack system with open top tubs? Is MDF safe i have read partical board is NOT safe. I am thinking of building a animal plastics style cage with wood.
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    I would build it out of Expanded PVC, it really doesn't cost much more than wood and is just as easy to work with. Overall it would be a much more durable cage
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    do you think home depot would have it i have never seen pvc for sale in sheets
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    hey serpent i just noticed ur RIGHT down th estreet from me i live in Lakeland exit 33 on I-4
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    Wow, small world... Home depot has some expanded PVC there are some good online sellers as well. I can post up some links later tonight if you want.
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    that would be great thanks
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    You can look at any sign place the shipping on a full sheet is horrendous. I go to a place called proveer they carry it. But a quick look in the yellow pages will likely turn up someone whom works with it. Most sign shops do.

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    thanks for the idea i will look around if i dont turn up any thing i am thinking a rack with tall tubs or something along that lines (i like to be able to see and enjoy my snakes, but grow tired of glass aquariums setup everywhere)
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    Here are some sites, but I do agree with Kitedemon finding something local will cost less (I'll keep an eye out for you)

    http://www.interstateplastics.com/Bl...6&qty=4&EMAIL=

    http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=343

    http://www.professionalplastics.com/PVCSHEETSRODS
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