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Max713
03-06-11, 08:24 PM
Got a lot done today!
4'x2'x2'
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0001-19.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0002-18.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0004-9.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0005-4.jpg

All it needs now is a coat of paint.
She's a very arboreal snake, so I gave her plenty to climb on, and a nice large soaking dish.
I'm starting to think I'm getting good at building enclosures... :freakedout:

Time for a beer... I'll update when it's painted and Scarlett's moved in.
Max713
03-07-11, 11:54 AM
Well, Scarlett was beginning to look all too uncomfortable in her temporary home, so I moved her into her permanent enclosure.
I have not painted the outside yet, but plan to.
Also, I'm rather lost on decorations for her enclosure... I went with a far less natural look for her, mainly to save money, but also to offer her appropriate, and sturdy accommodations that will be somewhat easy to clean.
What do you all decorate your adult, active carpets enclosure with? I'd love some pic examples :) I can't find many large carpet enclosures like mine, many larger ones are the "vision" type plastic, pre-built cages.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0015-1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0017-1.jpg
TeaNinja
03-07-11, 04:02 PM
looks nice :)
marvelfreak
03-07-11, 04:29 PM
Looks good.:)
Aaron_S
03-08-11, 10:05 AM
Is that wood all coated for humidity resistance?

Otherwise it looks solid.
infernalis
03-08-11, 10:12 AM
Nice job..........
Max713
03-08-11, 11:22 AM
Is that wood all coated for humidity resistance?

Otherwise it looks solid.

Not at the moment, although I plan on coating it within the following months, when I build my Tegu's permanent 7x4, I'll coat both at the same time.
Aaron_S
03-08-11, 11:50 AM
I'm not an expert on wood treatments but wouldn't be trapping bacteria and anything else under the coating then?
Max713
03-08-11, 11:58 AM
I'm not an expert on wood treatments but wouldn't be trapping bacteria and anything else under the coating then?

Not after I treat the wood with a mild bleach rub :)
Max713
03-10-11, 12:56 AM
Can anybody guess why Scarlett might be back here again? :)
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/content___media_external_images_media_53.jpg
Lankyrob
03-10-11, 06:48 AM
Escaped? Or youare treating the wood?
Max713
03-10-11, 11:40 AM
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0001-20.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0002-20.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0003-20.jpg
Will0W783
03-10-11, 01:17 PM
Be careful what type of paint you use- some are toxic and if any flakes or scrapes off and gets ingested it can be an issue. I hope you made sure you used a waterproof, non-toxic paint?
Max713
03-10-11, 01:30 PM
Be careful what type of paint you use- some are toxic and if any flakes or scrapes off and gets ingested it can be an issue. I hope you made sure you used a waterproof, non-toxic paint?

I did :)
Sealer is water based drylok
Max713
03-10-11, 03:21 PM
Getting there.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0003-21.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0005-5.jpg
blindfireak40
03-10-11, 04:01 PM
Wow dude I have to say that is a brilliantly made enclosure!! Thanks for all the ideas, I particularly like the hide box/water holder!

Are the climbing 2x2's actually fastened in there somehow, or are they just propped up on the walls?
Max713
03-10-11, 04:07 PM
Thanks!
The short one on the far right is fastened, the 2 long ones aren't. How I have them arranged, it is impossible for her to move them while in the enclosure, I cut them to the perfect length to fit in opposing corners.
Max713
03-10-11, 07:00 PM
Got r' done.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0003-22.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSC_0005-6.jpg
dshin963
03-10-11, 07:18 PM
Nice looks great! now if only I could build one :P
Max713
03-10-11, 07:29 PM
Nice looks great! now if only I could build one :P
It's really not very hard, I built the entire enclosure for under $150.
And the only tools needed:
-Drill w/ a small and large bit, and a Philips head
-Skill saw or jig saw
-Hammer
-Tape Measure
-Pencil
-Straight Edge
-Paint Tray
-Paint brush
-Steel Clippers
Lankyrob
03-11-11, 04:12 AM
It's really not very hard, I built the entire enclosure for under $150.
And the only tools needed:
-Drill w/ a small and large bit, and a Philips head
-Skill saw or jig saw
-Hammer
-Tape Measure
-Pencil
-Straight Edge
-Paint Tray
-Paint brush
-Steel Clippers


And the skill to use them!!! Which i definitely dont have! Great work tho mate - looks great and i bet snakey will love it.
TeaNinja
03-11-11, 04:54 AM
looks awesome.

i lucked out and found my 4x2x2 that someone put a lot of time and effort into for $75.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af184/teaninja/newviv004.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af184/teaninja/newviv002.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af184/teaninja/newviv001-1.jpg

yours is more awesome though ;)
dshin963
03-11-11, 08:41 AM
And the skill to use them!!! Which i definitely dont have! Great work tho mate - looks great and i bet snakey will love it.
Exactly! :P