V. rudicollis enclosure

[Rudiman]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/6DE27C15-A7A7-40B2-B5B2-C3B3AF919914-93-00000092B0B5D86F.jpg
Base frame

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/6DEA4ED3-7267-4ED4-B53A-8375568E1305-7284-00000468CE48A30D.jpg
Floor structure

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/591B7562-D0F5-4550-BD3A-2CF8956F93A4-7284-00000468F361534E.jpg
Floor and half of the back wall sheathed

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/3ADDF67F-BD3D-45A3-9410-64E253C5EB54-7284-000004690C90D05F.jpg
More sheathing

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/6D52AA5B-C3AB-46A7-A512-3DBF1283EC7D-8003-000004C8D3678DBE.jpg
30"x50" doorway

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/A2C9FBCB-2DF3-48E7-8A45-CA57C777CD50-8003-00000515984A234A.jpg
Lighting valance

Most of the holes for the electrical rough in is complete, the 4'x6' window is on order. I will post more as I get it done.

Scott

[Gatorhunter1231]

Looking good Scott. Can't wait to see it finished.

[Kingsnakechris]

Very very cool, wait till the monitor nuts see this one!!!

[BarelyBreathing]

I love it. What are the dimensions.

[Rudiman]

8'x4'x7 1/2' tall
Scott

[BarelyBreathing]

That's cool. :)

[infernalis]

You already know what I think Scott, but i will say it again.. AWESOME!

[Rudiman]

Thanks, but there is still soooo much work to do. I am letting Kim handle the budget....I don't want to know "how much is spent" untill the end of the project.

Call me chicken,

Scott

[Pirarucu]

Very, very nice!

[Rudiman]

If no one is busy this weekend....... Lol

Scott

[jhinton6932]

love it. all that hard work will pay off ten fold. just out of curiousity, what live plants/trees/etc? are you going for the whole self-sustaining eco-system (with some intervention of course)? or more of a..well whatever you call it..the opposite idea of that...

[Rudiman]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/DF12F94C-5145-4130-88EB-4E1F34736816-8003-0000060D19711493_zps3b9945b6.jpg

Well, stopped at the hd, and picked up electrical supplies. Basic rough in is underway.

Scott

The only thing that will be living in my enclosure are the monitors and any lucky bug that can evade predation. Otherwise it will be overly decorated with silk plants and lots of climbing wood and a large tub for swimming.

[jhinton6932]

looks sick so far. yea the live stuff just gets ruined 99% of the time unless its large and rooted deep down in the soil.

[Rudiman]

Wow! The female is whipping his but! No injurys but I have to finish this vive very soon. I will post pics this afternoon of the progress.

Scott

[Rudiman]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/94ECE2D8-AD2B-4D4B-A3C3-6413E2BDCDD1-11658-0000078D511D31D8_zps389911ff.jpg

Back walk and interior ceiling insulation done. All electrical done....except for the controller.

Scott

[infernalis]

You have no idea how impressive that is..

[Rudiman]

Wayne,

I figure I will have the rudi's for 15-20 years, and the morgage for 20-30 years, might as well do it right the first time.

Scott

[Rudiman]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/657B9BB0-5E1B-4A90-89CA-28DD48866776-11658-000007C3E90A87B2_zpsfb698079.jpg

Lighting test- 3 standard 60w bulbs. No basking lights.

Scott

[Rudiman]

http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s495/scotyjp/2808F9A3-814A-4581-A153-9A72533876D9-11658-000007DCAA811C7F_zps679c82ee.jpg

Front insulated and finish pine (tongue and groove plank) installed...basking lights wired and tested.

Scott

[Aanayab1]

Looking Awesome!

[infernalis]

http://www.reptard.info/funstuff/VNB.jpg

[Rudiman]

Wayne,

That's creepy! Lol

Scott

[infernalis]

I just googled "Borat very nice" and that popped up.

Then my son comes over and says "that looks like you"

I wanted to swat the boy.

[Rudiman]

To put this project in prospective, I put 45 hours in last week at my job. I figured 16-18 hour this weekend on the vive. My blood alcohol level is at a critical low point. And only I have to back to work tomorrow. This thing is cutting into my beer drinking time.

Scott

[BarelyBreathing]

Then my son comes over and says "that looks like you"


I can see that. :p :laugh:

[Rudiman]

Ha ha ha lol lmao, ha ha he he lol he he chuckle!!!!!


Scott.......ha ha he he lol

[Pirarucu]

That cage is fantastic, can't wait to see it finished!

[Rudiman]

Whew! Tired.....took the evening off

Scott

[infernalis]

Whew! Tired.....took the evening off

Scott


Nothing wrong with that.

have a brewski and relax.

[Pirarucu]

Whew! Tired.....took the evening off

ScottNo, get back to work! We want more updates! LOL

[jaleely]

wow, that's so awesome. Intrigued! how are you doing the water proofing?

[Rudiman]

Update:

The door frame is built, hinges and hasp purchased. I will insulate the last bits today. I think I forgot to mention that the entire basement is under construction. So, that being said. I need to finish sand the ceiling and prime. Paint and put the original trim back up. I also need to make the nest box and run bottom heat to it.

Pic later

Scott

[Scale_fever]

is it Later yet?

[Pirarucu]

is it Later yet?I think so.

[jarich]

Really great looking enclosure! Im so jealous of all that room you have in your basement. Can't wait to see the finished product

[Rudiman]

I took a little time off the build, halloween season is my favorite time of the year. I will get back to work on the vive this weekend.

Thanks

Scott

[Scale_fever]

I took a little time off the build, halloween season is my favorite time of the year. I will get back to work on the vive this weekend.

Thanks

Scott

Really its mine too! I love pictures to watch others ideas & enclosures,plus im a picture addict too! See i get some ideas from here a little from there & walla i make my own unique enclosure,but good job & on with the build with some pic's if you must please!!!!