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BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 03:21 PM
Supplies:
-1 plastic sushi box (or other suitable piece)
-Scissors
-Hot glue gun with sticks
-Terrarium moss (1/2 box)
-A few fake leaves
-Lighter

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0008-2.jpg

Step one:
Plastic side down, cut a hole in the side of the black part large enough for your reptile to access safely.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0006-1.jpg

Step two:
With your lighter, burn the edges of your fresh cut. This minimizes the risk of your pet hurting itself on sharp edges.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0009-2.jpg

Step three:
Apply moss. I started by applying the glue directly to the moss, but I would advise against that. It resulted in a few burnt fingers. I found it worked best when I applied the glue to the box. Continue until the top and the sides of the box are covered in moss. There will be no need to cover the clear bottom. That will be buried in the substrate.

Don't do:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0011-1.jpg

Do:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0013.jpg

Step four:
Place your leaves. Glue over the stems of the leaves, and add moss on top to hide the glued stems.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0014-1.jpg

Finished outside:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0015.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0016.jpg
BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 03:26 PM
Adding the moss-

Step one:
After the outside dries, open your box.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0020-1.jpg

Step two:
Add moss to the inside, just up to the lip of the clear side.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0021.jpg

Step three:
Moisten your moss, either by pre-soaking it (which you will do before step two), or by spraying it with water (pictured).
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0023-1.jpg

Step four:
Close your box. It's ready to go!
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0024.jpg

Final outcome- The clear bottom is buried in the substrate, allowing for easy access for your reptiles. I used mine for leopard geckos.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0025.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m611/SnakeShed/_DSC0026-1.jpg
Kavyrie
09-12-12, 03:32 PM
Thats really neat o: I should make a few of those. I have plenty of boxes! Thanks for the great idea!
Ivanator
09-12-12, 03:40 PM
That's pretty sick! I wanna make one for my retic, but he's huge
BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 03:45 PM
That's pretty sick! I wanna make one for my retic, but he's huge

Use a Sterilite box instead of a sushi box!
Kaetlinv
09-12-12, 03:51 PM
I'll be trying this out for my pythons! :)
bcoop1234
09-12-12, 04:15 PM
Thats a pretty cool DIY!!
Kingsnakechris
09-12-12, 05:10 PM
thats really cool!! thank you for taking the time to post step by step instructions so we can utilize this!
rmfsnakes32
09-12-12, 05:56 PM
I love it just posted a thread the other day on how to make a humid hide
BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 06:03 PM
I'm glad you enjoy it.
alessia55
09-12-12, 08:15 PM
Nice work, BB. The step-by-step instructional photos will definitely help those who are interested in making one themselves. It also looks nice and natural, which is a plus.
Aaron_S
09-12-12, 08:25 PM
Using it for leos is very ideal. They like to poop in a single corner. Just note you should change the outside moss every so often due to bacteria build up with other animals who like to poop more carelessly.
sherriwat
09-12-12, 09:29 PM
love the little hide. im gonna be making 3 very soon myself. but i lvoe you little guy watching you taking the picture. he ahs the look on his face like he's saying whatcha doing mom. lol my leos only give me the look of go the heck away crazy lady.
Kingsnakechris
09-12-12, 10:49 PM
This thread makes me miss keeping LEOS!!! it's cool to see you house multiple leos together, I know it's normal for males to not get along but I could never find females who tolerated each other either..just bad luck I guess...
BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 10:51 PM
I've had a few females who didn't tolerate certain others, but if I mix and match I've found that some geckos don't get along with certain others, but will be fine with different individuals.
Kingsnakechris
09-12-12, 10:55 PM
I never chanced it, watching them get into a fight was usually enough for me to just assume that "this particular gecko just doesn't play well with others". At one point I had about 6 different tubs for each of my leos. LOL
BarelyBreathing
09-12-12, 11:04 PM
I never chanced it, watching them get into a fight was usually enough for me to just assume that "this particular gecko just doesn't play well with others". At one point I had about 6 different tubs for each of my leos. LOL

Usually I can tell if they will fight just by watching them approach. If they act aggressively at a distance, I don't allow them to get any closer. Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing before hand if one is going to dominate the other.
Unsung-melody
09-13-12, 04:03 PM
This is great! I will certainly have to keep this in mind.