Reptile Safe Paint?

[Pyrate81]

I'm only linking this because OHBALLS used the Krylon paint.


http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...tic-quot-Hides

"1 - paint (I used "Krylon Make It Stone!" textured paint but you can use whatever you like)"


You could try using primer on the plastic then paint or possibly buy the primer/paint in one. I know lowe's and possibly home depot sells these paints. Walmart is a definite possibility.

[MootWorm]

I can't remember where I read it, it may have been somewhere on here, but I believe polyurethane is ok to use as a top coat. I'd recommend doing the top coat with something that you can hand paint. I used about 6 layers of clear coat and mine still wasn't totally waterproof. Granted, I had a heavily textured surface, so it may work out better for you.

[BHReptiles]

I can't remember where I read it, it may have been somewhere on here, but I believe polyurethane is ok to use as a top coat. I'd recommend doing the top coat with something that you can hand paint. I used about 6 layers of clear coat and mine still wasn't totally waterproof. Granted, I had a heavily textured surface, so it may work out better for you.

Worse case, I repaint them.

I'm really hoping to have that rack done by October (when I expect pipping babies) so this won't really be necessary since the tubs will be nice and dark in the rack anyway. As it is now, my baby rack is open with clear tubs so I'm just trying to make things as secure as possible!

[Raven01]

do they make a kind of "black plastic top coat"? The problem is that I want to make the hides darker inside for added security.

For the Krylon paints, could I do a "fushion" spray paint? Should I add some type of sealant on top?



I'm not opposed to spray paint as long as it's safe for the snakes. Obviously they will be done this summer (probably before I have eggs) so there will be a good 2 months of curing time.

There may be a black plastic top-coat. I just think it is simpler to use a black krylon or fusion(pretty sure this is a krylon product anyway) then seal it with the topcoat so there is no contact between the darkening paint and the animal.

[BHReptiles]

There may be a black plastic top-coat. I just think it is simpler to use a black krylon or fusion(pretty sure this is a krylon product anyway) then seal it with the topcoat so there is no contact between the darkening paint and the animal.

Yes, the fusion is a Krylon product. I'll try and track down some black krylon paint and a top coat and get that done next week. Then it's got a while for it to cure and dry before going into baby tubs.