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    Renovation Questions

    The time has come to renovate my herp room. I have been doing some work here and there but now the major construction starts. I am getting ready to put up some drywall and had a question.

    When I paint my walls will the fumes harm the snakes? I will be using Behr interior latex.

    This is in my basement so the ventilation is not the best. I was going to open all the doors and a window or two and turn on some fans. It would be very difficult (if not impossible) to move my enclosures to another area of the house. Any suggestions are welcomed.

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    Re: Renovation Questions

    I would certainly keep the snakes out of the room for at least a couple of days....

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    Re: Renovation Questions

    I guess I will not paint the room! Bummer!

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    Re: Renovation Questions

    I would think if it is a water based latex there should not be any fumes, a smell maybe but non-toxic. Duron now makes even a totally orderless latex paint.
    I know you can paint water based latex around children and pets ie dogs and cats.
    ~ Johanna ~ aka Jody

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    Re: Renovation Questions

    I think I am gonna try Sherwin Williams Harmony. I checked it out on their website, it is Zero VOC, low odor and silica free. Ideal for children and infants rooms.

    I am going to stop over there and talk to them about it. I am sure its probably $40 a gallon or more!

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