So here it is. Its pretty much done I still have to put a face board on so the light doesnt shine in your eyes but other then that its about over. Heres a brief list of what I used to make it and heat/Light it.
- 3 4X8 sheets of 3/4 inch hardwood plywood
One sheet for the back wall one for the top and bottom and one for the side walls.
- 2 sheets of 1/4 inch tempered glass you can use plate glass also
- Tracks and rollers from the local glass store.
- A box of 2 inch wood screws
- Counter sink and pilot bit
- A box of 2 inch screws
- Wood stain
- 24 inch fluorescent light housing
- 80w Reptile Basics Heat Panel
- Moss and vines from petco
- Got the fake plants on Ebay for dirt cheap
- Rocks and perch/climbing limbs are all from my backyard
I just cut them all so they could fit in the oven then I peeled the bark
and baked them at 400 degrees for about an hour opening the oven every 10 mins to let the steam out. I used the 2 inch screws to attach everything.
Thats about all of it. Inside to inside is 38in its about 69in tall and 24in deep.
Here are some pics of the new resident. Ill be sure to put some pics up when it is finished. Let me know what you guys think!
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