Question about humid hides

[TLH_Wär§cöötmän]

Does anyone know of a paint that can be safely used to paint a humid hide?? I am considering painting some of my hides (due to the fact they are see-though plastic). I was looking at using "baby-safe" verithane based paint that is non-toxic to babys (incase the knaw on their crib or something).

If it safe for a baby, think its safe for a Leopard or Fattailed gecko that doesn't knaw?? Opinions?? Or has anyone done this? (painted that is)

[DragnDrop]

I use Sterilite tubs, translucent and all, no problems with the geckos using them. It's not necessary to have a completely dark hide, they'll use transparent ones too, and don't seem to mind. If it's too bright, they'll close their eyes. For geckos without eyelids it might make a difference, so I supply something they can hide under, like a silk leaf or light weight plastic margarine tub lid. I've also use short lengths of PVC pipe partially buried in the substrate inside the humid hide. That works well for hides, but it's a pain if you use it with mature females who might decide to lay their eggs in the pipe sections. :rolleyes:

[Manitoban Herps]

I use a translucent margrine container as the egg laying container and humid hide, and another humid hide in the tank made of a dish full of vermiculite with a planter over top of it. :)

[beanersmysav]

I use a see through tupperware container with a dark top so they get no light from above and I use sphagnum moss as a bedding in it so if they need extra comfort they'll dig in it.

[TLH_Wär§cöötmän]

Well either way I just went out and bought A dremel #395 Multi-Pro Variable speed Rotary tool with 165 pcs. I swear everyone needs one of these LOL It worked awesome for cutting out the holes in my humid chamber perfectly.

I've decided to try a Plastic Enamel paint. It's supposed to turn out safe/non-toxic. It's going to be satin finish forest green. ooooo LOL I'm going to let the containers cure for 1 week to ensure that they are fully dried before I put them in the tank.

I'll let everyone know how it turns out!

[JVG]

epoxy paint might work i have a wood cage for the snake I'm getting that is painted in that stuff, and the guy who built my cage paints all his cages with this( a lot of cages) and has no problems, its waerproof, and makes wood feel kinda plasticy, only downsides, is its like 50bucks for a can, or u could try burying the hide like i did, if ur concerned about the light
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=456469#post456469

[TLH_Wär§cöötmän]

Well I put 1 coat on and let it cure for a day. Looks alright, but I think I will give it a second coat tomorrow. Some spots are almost a green tint-see-through. I haven't decided yet though about 2 coats. It's pretty good as is.

A good sign when I was painting, very very little fumes. Paint did not have that bad assed paint toxic stink you often must endure while painting. This was rather unnoticable in comparison.

I think this type of paint is going to work well.

Oh yea the stuff I bought was about $13 or $14 for a small 1L can, so not cheap by all means.

[peterm15]

if you have rocks in and around the tank you could always coat it with cement... it would give you natural look and function..

lol.. thats my answer for everything... fake rocks, waterfall, fake wall, and now humid hides..lol :D