Building a wooden enclosure

[hypnotixdmp]

So, I am wanting to build a wooden enclosure for my anaconda. I want to use plywood, 2x4's, laminate for the bottom and some of the sides (for easy cleaning), plexi glass, and obviously a safe sealant (something safe for baby cribs for example). So, does anyone have any ideas or any tutorials on how to do this, I am going to make it a 6Ft vivarium, so I think the longest pieces of plywood are 8x4, so should I make it a 6x4x4 enclosure or stick to a 6x2x2?

Any help will be appreciated!!!!

[scooter11]

Depends on what your building it for. What size is the snake? For an adult green anaconda your going to need at least an 8x2x2. You can get away with a 6x2x2 for a little while but eventually you'll need to go up in size. A cage of that size is going to be very heavy and take up a lot of space. For the inside I used polycyclic to seal the cage. It's water based which is a must for the inside. I usually put on several coats.

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[hypnotixdmp]

OK cool, and its a yellow, which is why I chose 6 over 8 ft.

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[steve349]

Hey man what paints/sealants are you going to use because I cannot decide what to use lol

[tlich]

I used this to seal my last wooden enclosure with: http://www.minwax.com/products/exter..._urethane.html

And minwax stain.

[steve349]

thank you should workout well

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thank you should workout well