Cave / Climbing "rock"

[knox]

I wanted something that my snakes could use for climbing and for sitting. Something that would work as a shelf, climbing branch, basking rock, and cave. You know, a do it all in one.

So, I bought 2 tubs of appropriate height and width. Cut a shaped hole out of all four sides. Sprayed first with some Krylon Fusion brown - consider it a primer of sorts. I then sprayed with a textured paint that looks like sandstone.

I am extremely happy with the result. I can still fit a hide inside the "cave". The snakes can climb it, rest on top, go in and out, and if I may say so, it looks pretty good:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/photobucket-3440-1318627890503.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/photobucket-4063-1318703875398.jpg

You could also save some cutting by doing the same with a little plastic step stool. I thought of this afterward, but I think this gives a bit more security. The snakes can "hide" inside against the cave wall if they want.

[infernalis]

Nice work. does Krylon adhere to poly?

Hate to see it chip up over time.

[knox]

Yes, Krylon Fusion is specifically made for plastics. It bonds with no primer, which is why I used it first. It is pretty amazing stuff. I used it on my old motorcycles as well.

[knox]

Rustoleum also makes a plastic specific paint which would work as well.

[knox]

My King already has the hang of it:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/photobucket-1559-1318707026267.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/knoxf4i/photobucket-1780-1318706983179.jpg

[infernalis]

sharp photos... king looks good.

[knox]

Thanks! The ol' Droid X doesn't do to badly.

[millertime89]

looks like he's enjoying it!

[alessia55]

Looks good! You're quite creative. Your king definitely seems to be enjoying it :)

[RegenerationRep]

Thats pretty cool haha. Thanks for sharing.